Will the foreigners give my my parcel ?

Eric Cartman

so ups delivered me a parcel today, not gonna say what, but its worth a fair bit, but i wasnt home, so they gave it to the eastern european neighbours i have never talked to....

im normally very trusting of neighbours but since ive never spoke to them beyond the 'hello' when im leaving in the car for work, id like to know what boards thinks, im off work at 10, and ill be home at half,

does AH think ill get my parcel back ?

and if i dont, what can i do

Mena

They're foreign, they have to be thieves...

javaboy

Knowing your neighbours as well as I do, I can safely say I haven't a clue if they'll give you your package.

Whispered

Racist much?

animaal

I'd be very surprised if your neighbours don't give you your parcel.

If they don't, I reckon the delivery company are at fault. I assume it's signed-for delivery? The delivery company hasn't delivered the parcel to you, and they haven't delivered it to somebody you nominated in your absence. They can't decide to deliver it to some random person else in the hope it'll find its way to you.

trailerparkboy

well i would have given out stink to ups mate, there not supposed to just give it to anyone if your not there. However i think you should be ok just go home and knock on there door and ask for it, unless there legless on vodka u should be ok.

Zaph

Good way of breaking the ice and getting to know your neighbours.

Pighead

It depends whether or not they have any interests in blow up dolls.

Thomas_S_Hunterson

I don't think they're supposed to do that. If you don't get the parcel, UPS will be responsible.

Eric Cartman

pighead - no, that came monday,

zaph - i hope so,

everyone else - not trying to be racist at all here, but its a fact that they are foreign and i have never talked to them, i dont know what to assume

Highsider

helena.ryan wrote: »

Racist much?

What's racist got to do with it? The OP is just stating that they are eastern european and he does'nt know them. Of course this means he is a racist :rolleyes:

Ghost Train

i think you should call jack bauer

spurious

Of course you'll get your parcel, unless the people have been here long enough to catch our local thieving ways.

Gran Hermano

OP, whatever you do don't tell any taxi drivers about it in the unlikely event of the parcel going missing.

The last thing I want to hear on my way home from Christmas bevs is
"Dem bloody foreigners, dey r takin our parcels"

Alun

Eric Cartman wrote: »

everyone else - not trying to be racist at all here, but its a fact that they are foreign and i have never talked to them, i dont know what to assume

Everybody's a foreigner to someone, somewhere, including your good self

bealbocht

depends... if you interupt them while they are in the middle of eating their own children, they might get angry.

They may at this point use the goods had delivered for a use that is was not intended for and void the warranty.

Safest bet its to call your local militia and get them to pump the place full of tear gas, throw in a couple of flash-bangs , run in and grab your parcel.

Then nip back into your own apartment, and a few seconds later walk out looking annoyed, and threaten to complain about the noise.

Usually works for me.

Dun laoire

smoke them out

Guy:Incognito

Eric Cartman wrote: »

everyone else - not trying to be racist at all here, but its a fact that they are foreign and i have never talked to them, i dont know what to assume

Did you not know? The law now states that if you make assumptions about anything (even stuff not foreigner related) you are a racist. Theres no way around it, sure even implying that someone is foreign makes you racist. I myslef am racist because I have a German passport.

My next door neighbour regularly takes in packages that come to our house. They have been our neighbours for 30 years though (we are end of terrace so only have 1 next door) . It's a bit of a throw back to the "good old days" when people knew their neighbours. People are naturally suspicious of people they dont know nowadays.

Biggins

I've now got your parcel.
Your neighbours were afraid to hold on to it.
They said their Geiger counter went off the scale when it come thru the door.
They also mentioned that the radiation from it was interfering with the TV as they were watching Eastenders!

I'm now holding it wearing a full hazmat suit and hoping to god the ticking don't stop before you come home! :eek:

RasTa

They have already opened the parcel and are now robbing you're house.

spurious

RasTa wrote: »

They have already opened the parcel and are now robbing you're house.

They will, of course leave you some swan sandwiches - it's Christmas after all.
Wesolych Swiat.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

So let me get this straight:
1 - Your neighbours are foreign
2 - You are asking them to deliver a package...

Only one conclusion....

aidan_walsh

Sean_K wrote: »

I don't think they're supposed to do that. If you don't get the parcel, UPS will be responsible.

They can do. If the shipping party or the customer feel that this isn't acceptable, its an option with the courier not to deliver to a next door neighbour.

InkSlinger67

Gran Hermano wrote: »

OP, whatever you do don't tell any taxi drivers about it in the unlikely event of the parcel going missing.

The last thing I want to hear on my way home from Christmas bevs is
"Dem bloody foreigners, dey r takin our parcels"

Whats with ALL taxi drivers these days telling me their life story on the journey? I had one lad tell me he was raped by christian brothers the other night!

Jesus H Christ on a popsicle stick!!!!! I should have charged HIM for my time! :mad:

tony1kenobi

You should probably take the opportunity to collect your package then tell ups you didn't get it.

Then when they send you a replacement you can pass it on to me.

I could use a motorized double ended dildo.

Eric Cartman

Ikky Poo2 wrote: »

So let me get this straight:
1 - Your neighbours are foreign
2 - You are asking them to deliver a package...

Only one conclusion....

i never asked them to do anything. back in my parents gaf where i knew my neighbours UPS used to never give the package to them without calling and asking me, now i dont know my neighbours and i just thought it would be a good topic for AH, i dont know them, so i dont know what to assume, i just know where they work , where they live and that the wife is smokin hot like all eastern women

Guy:Incognito

InkSlinger67 wrote: »

Whats with ALL taxi drivers these days telling me their life story on the journey? I had one lad tell me he was raped by christian brothers the other night!

Jesus H Christ on a popsicle stick!!!!! I should have charged HIM for my time! :mad:

How exactly does a conversation with a stranger get to the point where they are telling you about sexual abuse they suffered? You reallly need to work on you technique for how to nip certain things in the bud. It might involve being rude to the more insistant ones though.

Eric Cartman wrote: »

that the wife is smokin hot like all eastern women

Give it time. They dont seem to age very well at all.:)

dotsman

Stekelly wrote: »

Did you not know? The law now states that if you make assumptions about anything (even stuff not foreigner related) you are a racist. Theres no way around it, sure even implying that someone is foreign makes you racist.

It is racist (well actually more prejudicial as they are the same race) due to the fact that them being Eastern European has nothing to do with his dilemma. It is as relevant as if they were tall/short/old/young etc. The only logical reason for mentioning the fact that they are Eastern European is that the OP believes that this impacts the chances of them being honest.

If you are describing someone by their race/ethnic background, you are implying that that has an impact on what you are discussing. If it is to portray a stereotype or a slur, then it is racist.

Example...

"There's this hot girl I would like to get with, but the problem is that she is Eastern European so I don't know if she speaks English well and I'm afraid that she might want to settle in her home country, but I don't want to leave Ireland"

...is OK, as you are not inferring any stereotype or slur on her. The fact that she is Eastern European obviously affects the likelihood of both her English language capabilities and her staying in Ireland permanently

Likewise (when pointing out the 1 black girl in a crowd of white girls)..

"Yeah, Mary is the black girl, and Anne is the one next to her with the brown hair and red top"

...is also OK as you are using it solely to describe the girl's physical appearance and not in a discriminatory fashion.

However...

"so ups delivered me a parcel today, not gonna say what, but its worth a fair bit, but i wasnt home, so they gave it to the eastern european neighbours i have never talked to....

im normally very trusting of neighbours but since ive never spoke to them beyond the 'hello' when im leaving in the car for work, id like to know what boards thinks, im off work at 10, and ill be home at half, "

...is racist as the "normally very trusting of neighbours" suggest that the only reasons the OP doesn't trust these neighbours is because they are Eastern European and that he has never never spoken to them beyond 'hello'.

OP, How do you know they are Eastern Europeans. Have you asked them where they are from? Have you seen their passports?

tony1kenobi

Eric Cartman wrote: »

i just know where they work , where they live and that the wife is smokin hot like all eastern women

You hadn't mentioned the hot wife factor. Call tomorrow at about 11 when her fella is at work or browsing mobile phone shops.

Bring a bottle of wine.

And lube.

Orange69

Stekelly wrote: »

How exactly does a conversation with a stranger get to the point where they are telling you about sexual abuse they suffered? You reallly need to work on you technique for how to nip certain things in the bud. It might involve being rude to the more insistant ones though.

The term "Shut the hell up and drive the damn cab!" is your friend in these situations.

Guy:Incognito

dotsman wrote: »

If you are describing someone by their race/ethnic background, you are implying that that has an impact on what you are discussing. If it is to portray a stereotype or a slur, then it is racist.

All that depends on you caring. I bet you the op's neighbours dont care.


People in this country need to stop getting outraged on other peoples behalf.

My mother came here in the late 70's speaking very little English in a time when most people on the Island werent aware the world stretched beyond London. I dont think I need peoples opinions of foreign people explained to me.

tony1kenobi

Stekelly wrote: »

People in this country need to stop getting outraged on other peoples behalf.

Exactly. I don't sleep with hot black chicks because I don't want to get Aids.

It doesn't mean I am racist.

Ruu_Old

Burn down the house.

Wertz

They've probably already left the country with your property. They've been in that house across the way from you all this time waiting for the perfect opportunity to bag your big ticket online purchase. Both they and the package have been hidden away in a secret compartment on an empty container lorry currently trundling through the UK towards the continental ferry. No-one's going to catch them now. You really should have bought locally and supported Irish business.

Guy:Incognito

Ruu wrote: »

Burn down the house.

His own or the neighbours?


BTW OP, whats in the box?

KTRIC

Dey Tuk ur parcalllls

dotsman

Stekelly wrote: »

All that depends on you caring. I bet you the op's neighbours dont care.

I think it's a safe bet that they would care. I imagine most people would be offended if someone was assuming that they were most likely to commit a crime because of their nationality.


Would you care if, living in a foreign country, you were treated as suspect, because, "you know, you're Irish - you're more likely to be dishonest"

Owenw

Biggins wrote: »

I've now got your parcel.
Your neighbours were afraid to hold on to it.
They said their Geiger counter went off the scale when it come thru the door.
They also mentioned that the radiation from it was interfering with the TV as they were watching Eastenders!

I'm now holding it wearing a full hazmat suit and hoping to god the ticking don't stop before you come home! :eek:

Hmm, does the OP drive a DeLorean perchance?

I'd say they already have your shiny new laptop on FleaBay for the cost of a ticket back to the recent accession state they came from.

javaboy

dotsman wrote: »

It is racist (well actually more prejudicial as they are the same race) due to the fact that them being Eastern European has nothing to do with his dilemma. It is as relevant as if they were tall/short/old/young etc. The only logical reason for mentioning the fact that they are Eastern European is that the OP believes that this impacts the chances of them being honest.

Is it really racist though? Crime statistics differ across countries, cultures and races. If the statistics say that Eastern Europeans are more or less likely to be thieves than Irish people, then why shouldn't that enter into the calculations when deciding the chances of them stealing the package?

Mrmoe

Sounds like the perfect scenario for a hot porno. Your hot eastern European neighbor has a "package" for you.

Bluefoam

Hey OP, it could be worse. They could be northsiders!

Guy:Incognito

dotsman wrote: »

Would you care if, living in a foreign country, you were treated as suspect, because, "you know, you're Irish - you're more likely to be dishonest"

Irish people on here are always moaning about people and saying how it's "so irish" to do certain things, never mind foregin peoples opinions on us.

All over the world people have pre conceptions about people from other countries. It's the way of the world and it's part of what makes us human and different to each other.

Trying to control peoples opinions and feelings in the name of being pc is stupid, pointless and wrong.

Do you read patiently through each word of all the nigerian scam emails, giving each one a chance and treating them on a case by case basis or do you do the normal thing and delete the lot of them because they are from scammers?

Terry

Alun wrote: »

Everybody's a foreigner to someone, somewhere, including your good self

He's not foreign to me. We live in the same locale.

OP, Ha ha ha. Ich habe Ihr Paket.

Holsten

Maybe they will... maybe they won't.

But you can always turn them into human chilli and serve it out to the good people of Confey.

walshb

Is this thread serious?

Will my neighbors give me my parcel?

How the f&&k should WE know?:rolleyes:

Go in and ask them!

Orange69

Mrmoe wrote: »

Sounds like the perfect scenario for a hot porno. Your hot eastern European neighbor has a "package" for you.

Assuming that the OP is a dude that could end badly... Better your eastern European neighbor has a "box" as opposed to a "package" waiting...

Orange69

Orange69 wrote: »

Assuming that the OP is a dude that could end badly... Better your eastern European neighbor has a "box" as opposed to a "package" waiting...

Ill get my coat...

Tha Gopher

helena.ryan wrote: »

Racist much?

Incorrect grammar and sentence structure much?

dotsman wrote: »

OP, How do you know they are Eastern Europeans. Have you asked them where they are from? Have you seen their passports?

Indeed. There is a chance his neighbour is a well built Frenchman with light hair and a penchant for leather jackets, and is married to an Italian girl with a surprisingly Polish look and a penchant for tight white tracksuit pants, Marlboro red, pulled back hair and excessive fake tan.

It is a fairly off chance though. ffs like :rolleyes: Im going to guess you are the type who cant distinguish between a Chinese and Vietnamese person, or a Nigerian and Somali.

You should be more trusting tbh. Only last week I did a favour for a friendly Colombian I met in Amsterdam and took a package to his mates in Dublin (he found a 20 on the ground I didnt even know I had dropped. How could I refuse after such a kind gesture.)

Thoie

InkSlinger67 wrote: »

Whats with ALL taxi drivers these days telling me their life story on the journey? I had one lad tell me he was raped by christian brothers the other night!

Are you a Christian Brother? And were you clothed at the time?

Tha Gopher

InkSlinger67 wrote: »

I had one lad tell me he was raped by christian brothers the other night!

In his taxi? How many of them? :eek: What night did it happen?

Crikey, I thought picking up skangers would be the worst part of taxi`ng, didnt even think of christian brothers on the rape.

the_syco

If they don't have your package, ring the company, and tell them that you haven't gotten it. Then do a charge-back, if you used Visa.