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Does anyone actually answer the door? Do you answer it blind?
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prag16
Banned
Good God. And all within the first 25 posts... I fear for the future of our society.
Seriously.
radios shipping overview
Member
People who knock on my door are usually the exterminator hired by the landlord, a delivery of some kind, or the JWs. I don't open the door for JWs.
Once there was a guy who was trying to scam people into changing their power service away from Con Ed, and he had almost got me to show him my last Con Ed bill before I realized what he was up to.
Once there was a guy who was trying to scam people into changing their power service away from Con Ed, and he had almost got me to show him my last Con Ed bill before I realized what he was up to.
Rockandrollclown
lookwhatyou'vedone
Depends. I have a Ring video doorbell so I can have a look. If they appear to be trying to sell me something (aka 99.9% of anyone who comes to my door I am not expecting) I ignore them. If they hang around too long I tell them to piss off via my phone.
Lunarwhale
Member
I usually check the peephole first to make sure it's not a solicitor. Not really an issue in my current apartment (partially because getting into the building itself requires a key here), but at my old college town one, they were really goddamn aggressive sometimes. Pretty much anybody else I'll open the door for, unless it's an unreasonable hour
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or unless I don't feel like putting on pants
I do find myself surprisingly unsettled when a stranger knocks on the door. It's a reaction I wouldn't have expected myself to have, but I end up finding myself nervous unlocking the door for strangers.
Still, I'd rather satisfy my curiosity. Thinking about it logically, I know that odds are almost completely in favor of it being perfectly safe. And it's a rare enough occurrence for anyone to knock on the door that I tend to not mind. If anything, it's fun to say hey to them, tell them I don't want what they're selling, and move on.
Still, I'd rather satisfy my curiosity. Thinking about it logically, I know that odds are almost completely in favor of it being perfectly safe. And it's a rare enough occurrence for anyone to knock on the door that I tend to not mind. If anything, it's fun to say hey to them, tell them I don't want what they're selling, and move on.
Fluffernutter Pancake
Member
Because I get packages. Because Amazon. Because.
mindatlarge
Member
I do a lot of voluntary community service which involves some door to door work and you'd be surprised how many people still answer their doors.
I don't know if its satire or not, but I believe it judging by this thread. If you were born in the mid or late 90's, smartphones were a part of your childhood nearly from the beginning. Something like answering a knock at the door could be unheard of and rude to some now. It's funny to think about.
TheContact
Member
So I bought a house a few months ago. I've had 2 people ring my doorbell since then (one guy was spamming it over and over and woke my kids up). They were both looking for the previous owner.
Answering the door is pointless unless I order delivery and know they're coming. Otherwise it's probably just some asshole
Hippopuncher12
Member
It depends I guess. I will look out a window first, and if it's someone clearly trying to sell me shit or something similar? Fuck no, go away I don't have time to listen to you babble to me about something I am going to tell you no about anyway. Having said that I'm not scared or anti social or something I just literally don't want to waste yours or my time.
BobJustBob
Member
https://youtu.be/yZMt87ZdUbw?t=17m23s
"Who comes over without calling in 2017? When was this written? Copyright 2014, okay that... explains nothing."
"Who comes over without calling in 2017? When was this written? Copyright 2014, okay that... explains nothing."
Always-honest
Banned
Kinda my thought reading the responses.
Yes, you answer the fucking door.
LookAtMeGo
Member
Why not just draw up a pentagram in a circle on the floor with candles lit at the points and invite them in for coffee next time?
HawksWinStanley
Member
I live in the burbs. If somebody is knocking on my door or ringing the bell and it's not Halloween then they're trying to sell me something. No thanks.
This is it. This is the most compact and efficient way to explain it. I live alone in a flat and I'm not needed/missed on a day to day basis, nor has anyone I know ever tried to come visit without calling me first. It would only be solicitors/salesmen/jehova's witnesses/neighbors(who I want nothing to do with). There really is no scenario where there would be something good knocking on the door.
Waylon Drums
Member
I get my fair share of passive-aggressive people canvassing for various home improvement companies. I had NO idea that my new roof looks like it hasn't been worked on in awhile! Of course I want a free estimate!
Oh wait, no I don't because I just got the fucking thing replaced. Asshead.
Home invasion is a thing bro. Rather not get robbed and/or shot.
neverknowsbest
Member
All you people who never answer the door are the reason modern societies lack a sense of community. Where is the sense of trust in your fellow man? Don't let your fear and anxiety about safety drive your life.
So much this.
Nintendoga
Member
Yeah. No reason not to answer the door. I just look through the peephole first.
Besides if I dont answer the door now they might come back later.
Besides if I dont answer the door now they might come back later.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Fuck no.
I look through the peephole. If it's not a package guy or food delivery or someone Im expecting I don't answer.
Fuck you solicitors. I ain't going to your church presentation.
I look through the peephole. If it's not a package guy or food delivery or someone Im expecting I don't answer.
Fuck you solicitors. I ain't going to your church presentation.
Coinspinner
Member
I'm always startled when there's a knock on my door, since visitors have to be buzzed in form the gate anyway and I tend to wait for them at the door. When there's a knock it's usually a neighbor, which usually means they need help with something. I always answer.
I'm confused. don't you guys in the US receive fines or registered mail (that requires a signature) at home? Sure if you don't answer, you can go pick up at the post office after they leave a note, but it seems easier to just answer the door.
Or what if it's just a neighbour? You never go to your neighbour maybe to ask something or chat occasionally? I struggle to imagine living without ever talking or going to your neighbour occasionally.
Or maybe it's the house manager (if you live in a flat like me)?
I understand not answering occasionally, when you are really busy (I do that sometimes if they ring at strange hours or I can't answer for whatever reason or I'm really busy at work and can't stop). But not answering ever, seems so strange.
Don't you have employees from your water/power/phone company occasionally coming to check your water/power systems in the common parts of your building (still talking about people living in a flat complex)?
it's just so strange to not answer your neighbour. Furthermore I don't really understand the fear of answering your door. You don't need to open the door. You can just ask with the door closed, while seeing through the peephole, they can totally hear you. or you can buy an intercom/door phone.
Or what if it's just a neighbour? You never go to your neighbour maybe to ask something or chat occasionally? I struggle to imagine living without ever talking or going to your neighbour occasionally.
Or maybe it's the house manager (if you live in a flat like me)?
I understand not answering occasionally, when you are really busy (I do that sometimes if they ring at strange hours or I can't answer for whatever reason or I'm really busy at work and can't stop). But not answering ever, seems so strange.
Don't you have employees from your water/power/phone company occasionally coming to check your water/power systems in the common parts of your building (still talking about people living in a flat complex)?
it's just so strange to not answer your neighbour. Furthermore I don't really understand the fear of answering your door. You don't need to open the door. You can just ask with the door closed, while seeing through the peephole, they can totally hear you. or you can buy an intercom/door phone.
curiouscharles
Member
look into the Ring smart doorbell, i've worked from home for 7 years now and it CHANGED. MY. LIFE.
[both for security and delivery reasons]
BobJustBob
Member
https://youtu.be/ljLSzBPfy58?t=4h33m55s
"I'm glad I'm not the only one who has a terrifying doorbell."
"You know, in a sense all doorbells are terrifying, 'cause that means you have to interact with somebody."
"Very true."
"Yeah, that's a good point."
"Nuh uh! Just don't answer it. Yeah!"
"I usually don't."
"I'm glad I'm not the only one who has a terrifying doorbell."
"You know, in a sense all doorbells are terrifying, 'cause that means you have to interact with somebody."
"Very true."
"Yeah, that's a good point."
"Nuh uh! Just don't answer it. Yeah!"
"I usually don't."
Subpar Scrub
Banned
Same.
I answer the door most times, but during my weekdays off we get so many cold callers trying to sell me shit, or donate to random charities, every so often I don't. It's becoming easier to tell when they're around because they'll knock at my neighbour's house within 20 seconds because I think they just try as many doors as they can to see who's home, so if I can't see anyone standing at the door I'll leave it.
