Does it bother you when people show up to your place without prior notice?

Question

Does it bother you when people show up to your place without prior notice?

Answer 1

Yes, it bothers me. I never show up without prior notice.

Answer 2

Yes.

I am a private person and I don't like unexpected visitors.

Answer 3

No, I've done it often enough when I'm in the neighbourhood of an old Friend. So it doesn't bother me all that much. Providing I like the visitor.

Answer 4

Well that doesn't really happen to me often but it depends on who it is.  If we are really cool then I wouldn't mind it.  But if we aren't cool like that and you just show up to my house I wouldn't be upset but would wonder why your there.

Answer 5

Yes, and more because I'm a slob than because I'm private.  I don't like it even when it's one of my sisters.  My son and his wife -- ok...or actually, anyone whose house is usually as messy as mine is ok.

Answer 6

Definitely. I may have other plans and they're not being respectful of me. Decades ago when there were no communication devices like we have today it was a different story. Even nowadays there are places without telephones, etc. and there it is understandable.

Answer 7

I normally don't mind people stopping by for a short visit.  Usually they don't stay long.  If they want to stay longer they know to call first.

Answer 8

ya. what if i'm sick or haven't cleaned in a long! time. it's very very rude.

Answer 9

Yes.  I try to keep my place clean, but it isn't clean 24/7.  Some people would probably say "Well, if they don't like you how you are, they don't need to be visiting you at all."  Umm... if my garbage bag is sitting full in the middle of my kitchen because I have yet to throw it out, that is gross, disgusting, and embarrassing.  Guests do not need to see that.

Answer 10

Yes.  House needs lots of cleaning,

I may be napping, busy, seriously in need of a shower;

all those things that others said already.  And am a private person.

I use my cell phone & call the person I would like to visit.  When they say, "Where are you?" I may say truthfully that I'm just across the street -- or wherever.

  Or I ask when would be a good time to show up, usually for a quick visit.

P.S.  I have dropped in without warning and could tell it was not a good time for them.  So I don't, for my own sake, and sake of the friendship!

Answer 11

Absolutely, I may be resting, cooking, having just got out of the shower.  My mother taught us to call first before we went even over to a friends house.  Now that I am inconvienced by people's lack of consideration, I understand why my mother tried to instill this proper way of calling on people.  Many years ago people even used what was termed "calling cards" asking permission to visit.  What the (BEEP) has happened?

Answer 12

Yes, my house rule is your welcome to come visit but you have to call first. I need time to get dressed.  All my friends & neighbors know to call first. If they don't call first I may not answer the door.

Answer 13

Yes because I hate being caught off guard, & I rather be told ahead of time.

Answer 14

No problem here!  My son's friends stop by unannounced all the time.  So do my parents and my best friend.  My house is an open house to all my CLOSE family and friends.

Other then that, call first.  LOL