What Do You Think About The Pop In - Page 8

ladyroxanne · ‎03-09-2010

this is so bad it even made me laugh. who does that? you have my sympathies on this one. LOL

Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

Okay so after reading some of your posts I'm feeling like a terrible person because I don't like people stopping by unannounced! I still think one should give a little notice they are coming by, maybe I'm wrong!

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

I see this heated topic rears it's head once again.

I think it all depends on your relationship to the person doing the dropping in.

For me, if it is people that are related or close friends, I have no problem. If they are willing to look at me and my house as they find us, then welcome in and glad to see you.

I won't just drop by people who don't fit that description of family or close friends, only because of reading here over the years, about those who get totally wigged out about such things. I have to know you well enough to know that you don't resent my visit, for me to be a drop by guest.

Here is how I see it. Life is short. If I can't put down my book, turn off the TV, get past the fact someone saw me when I needed a shower and a change of clothing, maybe even let dinner get cold, in order to spend some time with people I care about, or even just another fellow human being that wanted to visit for awhile, then I'm the looser.

I think that if I'm in a state of 'hiding' or not answering the door to callers on any kind of regular basis, the problem just might be with me.

Barbara-QVC · ‎10-12-2015

Moved:

This post has been removed by QVC because it is unkind.

boyzs · ‎07-31-2013

@Jordan2, in my opinion, you're not wrong, no one should ever "just pop in" on anyone, no matter who the person is. it's just wrong.

and with that said, i want to wish you, & everyone here, a very happy easter day! enjoy.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

Jordan2 wrote:
Okay so after reading some of your posts I'm feeling like a terrible person because I don't like people stopping by unannounced! I still think one should give a little notice they are coming by, maybe I'm wrong!

I think your POV is perfectly fine. I don't say that ONLY because I share the same POV, but because I put a lot of thought into both POVs being right.

I have said many times that, for me, it's manners and common courtesy. Well, I need to realize (as applies to what is right for others) - so what!

For somebody else there is nothing wrong with pop ins. While I would vehemently disagree, FOR ME, this is perfectly fine for somebody else. So, my version of 'manners' probably doesn't apply to everybody.

As long as the people on both sides of the scenario (the popper in and the one who is popped in upon) are of the same opinion, then I guess there is nothing wrong with it.

We all have the ways we were raised and there are as many versions of how everything should be as there are people. So, don't feel badly for not wanting people to just show up at your house. I don't. But I also don't feel like everybody, unless they are coming to MY house, needs to feel the same way I do - or you do. dig?

wilma · ‎03-13-2010

I dislike people popping in, and yes, I think it is rude. My sister did this once when my DH was home, but I was at work. She brought a friend to "look at our house". Our house was not for sale, but she just wanted to show it to her friend. When I got home they were gone, and I was fuming when DH told me. It wouldn't haven't bothered me so much if it was just my sister, but I was not happy that she gave a friend of hers a tour of our house without my knowledge and permission, and I let my sister know it.

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

@Laura14 wrote:
I actually have family that just key in the garage code and walk right in. I feel like I'm in a Laverne and Shirley episode with Leonard and Squiggy. It's beyond rude. I would never in my wildest dreams think to do that to anyone, even family.

I'll admit, that is way too forward, but why do they have access to that code, if you feel this way?

RedTop · ‎09-01-2010

Pop in visitors do not upset, bother, or stress me in the least. My husband and I grew up with pop in visiting; our parents popped in on their family and friends, and they in turn popped in on us. The only people who ever let me know they are stopping by, are my best friends who live in other states, who make very few trips to WV.

From the day we moved into this house in 1981, it has been our home, where we feel relaxed, and comfortable. The level of cleanliness here is always the same. I wouldn't hesitate to open my door to the Governor of WV, if he popped in.

When the home health agency came out to deliver and set up my husbands C-pap machine, we were informed by the technician that one of the papers he had to fill out and turn in to the VA, was his visual inspection of the veterans home. He assured us we had absolutely nothing to be concerned about as he found our home quite comfortable and inviting, and he could tell my husband lived in a happy and safe environment. Those words let me know I am doing things exactly right for my family.