Answering the door

Ally Dick

Am I terrible ? I don't answer the door anymore, unless I know what it's for. I nearly avoided the census man until he was walking away and I saw the Census logo on his jacket. In general I am not interested, as we have long gone past the day where friends will call around on spec. They'll text you first. If someones is at the door, there's a 95% chance that they're trying to sell you something, and money is something that I don't have a lot of.....

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I answer the door if someone's ringing my phone the same time as they're ringing the bell. If I'm not expecting someone I won't answer. Don't want to get stuck with jehovas or people from eircom trying to sell me things.

If it's someone late at night I'd answer because I'd think something was wrong

The Backwards Man

Lucky screens all my visitors.

K.Flyer

Same in our place, nobody answers the door unless they are expecting someone, who will have phoned in advance.
Otherwise it's always someone trying to flog you something or trying to get you to donate. It's easier than having to try to interrupt their waffle with a no thank you.

Ruu

No, don't answer unless I am expecting someone.

donegaLroad

last year I had Trocaire, Concern, Arthritis Ireland, Volunteer Services Abroad, Vodaphone, Eircom, Airtricity, Bord Gais, local GAA tickets, local kids sponsored walk/spelling test, the Mormons...

at least the Mormons didn't ask me directly for money;

but I hear what you are saying OP, I was on the verge of not answering the door anymore too. This year hasnt been so bad though, for some reason.

punisher5112

I'm outside looking in the window op.

Turn off fair ****tty you could be watching criminal minds.

scream

I wouldn't have answered to the census guy if it hasn't been for the fact that I thought he was someone delivering a parcel. I never usually answer unless I'm expecting it first.

Alf Stewart.

Electronic gates installed over 3 years ago.



Best investment ever.

cajonlardo

One of my most cringeworthy moments.

Back in the 80's me and the wife had a little flat in Harolds cross while we saved for a mortgage.

2.00am every bell on the hall door - maybe 8 flats, is ringing. I had just got asleep after working a 18 hour shift.
I opened the door cursing this stranger and shoved him very hard. He literally flew backwards and landed on his arse.

Then he says " I'm looking for X ( a lad who lived in the building ) " Our Da just died" he was sobbing his heart out

No way back from that....

Fleawuss

cajonlardo wrote: »

One of my most cringeworthy moments.

Back in the 80's me and the wife had a little flat in Harolds cross while we saved for a mortgage.

2.00am every bell on the hall door - maybe 8 flats, is ringing. I had just got asleep after working a 18 hour shift.
I opened the door cursing this stranger and shoved him very hard. He literally flew backwards and landed on his arse.

Then he says " I'm looking for X ( a lad who lived in the building ) " Our Da just died" he was sobbing his heart out

No way back from that....

Bit odd he didn't know his brothers flat. Still, you weren't to know.

Fleawuss

I never answer the door unless It's someone I'm expecting. Cameras. Chain. Dead bolt. I vant to be alone!

Olishi4

I hate answering the door but I have no choice now because you need to pass our sitting room window and the person can see in.

My neighbour can be a bit annoying. She is one of those people that call in unexpected for a chat all the time. She'd sit there while you were having dinner.

OH and I have now come to an understanding about who is to answer the door to the take out delivery guy. We now have the argument before we order to settle who will answer rather than sitting there when he knocks saying "you answer", "no you answer". How we have evolved.

Boskowski

Community spirit all around I see. People afraid to answer the door in case its 'inconvenient'. Seriously?

punisher5112

I can remember back when people use to leave keys in the door.

JupiterKid

I rarely ever get a call at the door but I do make an effort when somebody calls.

Fleawuss

punisher5112 wrote: »

I can remember back when people use to leave keys in the door.

I'm guessing if you're called punisher it wasn't a problem. However, a Fleawuss ....:mad:

Agricola

I have no choice but to answer the door. In rural Ireland the salesmen have been known to be light fingered if they think no one's home.

Arsemageddon

donegaLroad wrote: »

at least the Mormons didn't ask me directly for money;

....all they wanted was your soul for all eternity.

SEPT 23 1989

I answer mine like Uncle Monty

Weeeeell heeeeelloo

doolox

......especially in the original latin, pre Vatican II lad that I am.

The arcane prayer usually has them running, nothing that these fundamentalist ultra puritans hate more than Catholic prayers especially as the house is festooned with crucifixes, pictures of the Sacred Heart etc and the odd statue of the Virgin knocking about.

I usually tell sales people I cannot discuss things as I have been declared an incompetent adult and all affairs are handled by my wife who is a devout cannibal who hasn't eaten for days.......

Charities I usually pop a euro or two for known local sporty or youth clubby type things as they are usually very young and I do not like to discourage enterprise in ones so young, but established charities get asked the annual salary of their CEO, if it is unknown or too high they get nothing.

I recall I time when i was asked to exist on €82.88 pw by our esteem govt when I had no job no money but an understanding and supporting wife, the CEO of one charity got €250,000 pa and some others "exist " on €140,000 pa so to hell with them. I am not going to subscribe to their agenda.

Hats off to the Roche lady who takes NOTHING from her Chernobyl undertaking although I find her irritating at times she at least walks the walk and talks the talk if she works for nothing.

Fleawuss

doolox wrote: »

......especially in the original latin, pre Vatican II lad that I am.

The arcane prayer usually has them running, nothing that these fundamentalist ultra puritans hate more than Catholic prayers especially as the house is festooned with crucifixes, pictures of the Sacred Heart etc and the odd statue of the Virgin knocking about.

I doubt a devout RC especially a Tridentine devotee would tolerate his statues of the BVM (as she's known in the trade) knocking about

fussyonion

I hate answering the door.
I always end up answering it when I'm bra-less or in my pyjamas, hair all over the place, no make-up on, a spot on my chin (I'm really selling myself here as a beauty, aren't I?!) and I just want the person to eff off.
I nearly always get my other half to get the door.

mansize

I don't have a doorbell. If someone is coming I usually know.

Charlie19

We had some fecker from electric ireland ring the bell on halloween night, my OH answers the door with a bag of sweets expecting to see the neighbours children but finds some sneaky f**k with a clipboard and a ID card.

Mongfinder General

Boskowski wrote: »

Community spirit all around I see. People afraid to answer the door in case its 'inconvenient'. Seriously?

Having to deal with people is a Cnut. I won't even go through a manned checkout at Tesco. Right miserable twat so I am.

CFlat

LexieOnRale wrote: »

If it's someone late at night I'd answer because I'd think something was wrong

I don't mean to worry you but I know a girl who answered her door around 10.30 one night also thinking the same thing and was pepper sprayed by a scumbag who then went into her house and robbed it. She got away and was OK but it was a huge fright to get. I'd open a door with caution late at night after that.

She has never opened her front door since, to anybody. Everyone who knows her, knows not to use it.

PLL

I never answer the door unless someone rings or I expect someone. My partner works evenings, so I'm a fairly anxious woman in the house on my own with a child. I figure if it's an emergency (neighbour in need) they'll keep knocking or call out.

I have a fairly large front room window which is quite easy to see into. I've actually had cheeky fécker salesmen knock and peak in!

A family member had someone try and push the door open and get in once. That was enough for to know I'm doing the right thing.

rsh118

I love the whole experience of someone at the door.

The drop to the floor as you hear footsteps. The commando crawl to the window to have a peek at who's there. Watching them walk off, defeated by your ninja cunning and refusal to have lights on to save power.

Dia1988

I don't answer the door in case it's the TV licence man.......and let's face it that's the number 1 reason why people don't answer the door.

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Boskowski wrote: »

Community spirit all around I see. People afraid to answer the door in case its 'inconvenient'. Seriously?

People acting like prisoners I'm their own homes. It's so sad. Reminds me of when people don't answer private numbers.

rsh118

Gustavo Nutritious Ally wrote: »

People acting like prisoners I'm their own homes. It's so sad. Reminds me of when people don't answer private numbers.

I'll not answer anyone who doesn't want me to know who they are! That's a whole 'nother bug bear. If you no-number me, you are ringing out. No voicemail either, speak to me like a man! But just without me being man enough to answer.

4zn76tysfajdxp

rsh118 wrote: »

I'll not answer anyone who doesn't want me to know who they are! That's a whole 'nother bug bear. If you no-number me, you are ringing out. No voicemail either, speak to me like a man! But just without me being man enough to answer.

What if they're on an unlisted number?

rsh118

Gustavo Nutritious Ally wrote: »

What if they're on an unlisted number?

They'll just have to wallow in their secrecy, consoling themselves at their lack of contact with me. Also, isn't that a landline thing? Ew!

K.Flyer

Boskowski wrote: »

Community spirit all around I see. People afraid to answer the door in case its 'inconvenient'. Seriously?

Cold calling to my door trying to flog something or get me to donate / sign up to something, in my opinion is a step up from Junk Mail.

Ally Dick

Mr.S wrote: »

The joys of apartment living

I had the census geezer to the apartment door the last time....I couldn't believe it. He had to get through a security gate and then a pin coded door

K.Flyer

Gustavo Nutritious Ally wrote: »

People acting like prisoners I'm their own homes. It's so sad. Reminds me of when people don't answer private numbers.

Ehhh, No not anything like prisoners, just don't feel like opening the door to someone who wants to talk to me about something that I am not interested in.
It would be akin to walking in and out of every shop in a shopping centre, even though you have no intention or interest in buying anything so why bother.
I would answer private numbers, because a lot of people I know have their phones set to private.

Captain Slow IRL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkUNokNnD38

What he said ^^^^!!!

Ally Dick

I got rid of the landline phone recently, and got a new one which is ex-directory and non-Eir. I'll never quote it on any documentation. Hopefully that's the end of Microsoft India and other idiots ringing it

Ally Dick

I was in New York staying with friends. Nobody seems to call to the door there. The lads tell me it's too dangerous. However they all ring your landline, if you have one, with tele sales

moc moc a moc

Gustavo Nutritious Ally wrote: »

What if they're on an unlisted number?

That's what voicemail is for.

ED E

Ring video doorbell or similar. Done.

rsh118

It's at times like this I'm glad to be German. Absolutely no bones in saying that I don't want or need what they are selling and say goodbye.

There is no time for small talk when tea is on the table. The schnitzel won't eat itself.

RhubarbCrumble

Ally Dick wrote: »

I had the census geezer to the apartment door the last time....I couldn't believe it. He had to get through a security gate and then a pin coded door

They're unbelievable! Sunday night I had literally just sat down to eat my dinner when there was a knock at the door. I ignored it because nine times out of ten it's someone trying to sell something etc. The knocking continued and got much louder.
So I opened the door, only to be confronted by the most aggressive census woman I've ever met who snarled "Did you not hear me knocking. This is the third time I've had to call here because you weren't home"
I wasn't aware I was supposed to stay in the house 24/7 awaiting for someone to call with the census . Apologies for having a life!

John_Rambo

I'm a highly evolved, normal thinking social primate that lives in a like minded community.

I answer the door of my home with confidence and authority. If it's someone with something I'm not interested in, I'll politely tell them I'm not interested. Usually however, it's a friend, family member or neighbour.

Answer your door. It's ok people.

diceyreilly

Wouldn't dream of answering the door to anyone.
If it's my dad he will always call 1st.
If it's any of my friends they just walk straight in. Anyone else I have less then zero interest in talking to unless I've ordered grub.

Mozzeltoff

I am not too bad about answering the door. Surprisingly we don't get a lot of people cold calling/sales people around here and when we do it's a simple but firm "not interested".

My friend however is the worst. You have to make an appointment with him to call to the house and you have to have a special knock when you get there. Curtains in the front room are closed at all times and lights never turned on. He's told me time and time again he's avoiding the TV license inspector and he or his OH will not open the front door to anyone.

moc moc a moc

rsh118 wrote: »

It's at times like this I'm glad to be German. Absolutely no bones in saying that I don't want or need what they are selling and say goodbye.

That's brilliant, I'm going to start answering my door in German from now on

rsh118

Even better as you awkwardly explain in a fake accent (I grew up in Ireland) that you don't understand and don't want what they have. Or don't have an Irish bank account. On a side note, I know someone who avoided a car jacking in Belfast by playing the dumb German.

The lads making the attempt were heard to say "Leave her, we need the tourists coming in!"

Ally Dick

Mozzeltoff wrote: »

My friend however is the worst. You have to make an appointment with him to call to the house and you have to have a special knock when you get there. Curtains in the front room are closed at all times and lights never turned on.

Ha ha ha. Chuck McGill ?

Mozzeltoff

Ally Dick wrote: »

Ha ha ha. Chuck McGill ?

Nearly as bad!! Except we're allowed bring our phones inside the house :pac: