Food for thought
Yesterday I had made a post about the youths of this age and how some of us do not value the time of other people as much as I feel like we should. And while I was reading through the comments, I suddenly remembered something that I also would love to chat with you guys about.
I've probably said this a couple of times here but I'm a guy who's really big on respect so I always avoid things that even perceives as disrespect towards me and unfortunately, one of the things that I see as disrespectful is something I've come to notice that a lot of my friends do.
You see, never did I think that this particular thing would even be a thing for discussion but apparently, some of my friends don't think that calling ahead before visiting someone is that important to do. For some reason, just showing up at my doorstep without informing me about their visit has become a norm for them and I really don't like it.
So I decided to be a bit more strict with my warning (because I have warned then in the past, they just refused to listen), and now I no longer attend to them when they show up unannounced to my home. To me, that really isn't even being strict because to be honest, I feel like no one should be able to show up at your door uninvited, not even your girlfriend or your family members unless maybe on special occasions.
And I know some of you might be shocked by that but really, how hard can it be to pick up the phone and call to let me know you plan on visiting me? Also, I feel like as long as you stay alone, you should get notified whenever anyone is coming to visit you. And I know some people will say the only reason you want your girlfriend to call ahead is so that you don't get caught cheating but that's bullshit. Unless you live together with your girlfriend, I feel she should always call before coming over.
It's just the right thing to do. But as usual, I know there will be different opinions in the comments. So please leave your comments below on what you all think on the issue. I honestly hope this isn't me just over reacting as usual.
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It does not make sense to go to someone's house without calling when it is not as if they are living together...
Even if you two are close, courtesy demands you to ask before visiting
It is just like people who video call without asking...
Ok, video calling me without asking is just a big No! For me... I dislike people who do that😆 Ik it's weird.
It would have been better if the person was my boyfriend...lol
Exactly. The video call thing can actually be managed because you don't have to answer it.. Unlike people showing up at your door uninvited.
You're not overreacting over anything, I feel it's immature and childish to just show up at someone's doorstep without informing the person.
But on the other hand, it depends on the type of relationship you have with the person. I wouldn't mind my siblings coming to visit me unannounced or even my boyfriend. It's a problem when that's like their hobby like they never call. But I love surprises so showing up unannounced once in a while wouldn'tt hurt😆
It's fine if you like getting surprised every now and then.. It does sounds like fun but I'm not sure I want that either. I just prefer knowing about things happening around me and not being taken by surprise.
Yeah, I totally understand
I also think that one should make a call before coming home. Sometimes we face trouble and need to cancel our plan for uninvited guests and I don't like it also. I love go according to plan.
Very true. You will be forced to rearrange your schedule just to fit them in it. It's really not cool.