Do you answer your front door?
Discussion
I did not know this at all, but apparently not answering the door if you aren't expecting someone is 'a thing these days'. A very common 'thing' seemingly.
I just watched a random Buzzfeed News video entitled 'Do millennials answer the doorbell?', and the vast majority of the people interviewed said they wouldn't. There was an awful lot of reasons about people frightened of being murdered, talked to about Jesus, having to interact with strangers etc.
Then I browsed the comments on the video, and found almost everyone claiming they never answer the door, and said things like 'Hell no, I never answer the door', 'I might be murdered', 'I don't like to speak to people I don't know', and a few comments about people coming round without 'texting first' being incredibly rude.
I thought all this was quite staggering, and news to me.
I always answer my front door, and can't think of a reason not to. The last few unexpected knocks on the door I received were my neighbours telling me they were going away and would I mind keeping an eye on their place, the gardener calling round to collect his money, and various friends and family calling round on the offchance that I was in.
Maybe I'm just strange and people really don't answer the door anymore?
If people are genuinely worried about interacting with random strangers, or anxious at the thought of unexpected friends or family calling round, then I think there are mental issues there and they need to seek help.
As for people claiming to be 'too frightened' to answer the door, I don't know where to begin. This is England, not a rough part of Downtown L.A.
Do you answer the door?
I just watched a random Buzzfeed News video entitled 'Do millennials answer the doorbell?', and the vast majority of the people interviewed said they wouldn't. There was an awful lot of reasons about people frightened of being murdered, talked to about Jesus, having to interact with strangers etc.
Then I browsed the comments on the video, and found almost everyone claiming they never answer the door, and said things like 'Hell no, I never answer the door', 'I might be murdered', 'I don't like to speak to people I don't know', and a few comments about people coming round without 'texting first' being incredibly rude.
I thought all this was quite staggering, and news to me.
I always answer my front door, and can't think of a reason not to. The last few unexpected knocks on the door I received were my neighbours telling me they were going away and would I mind keeping an eye on their place, the gardener calling round to collect his money, and various friends and family calling round on the offchance that I was in.
Maybe I'm just strange and people really don't answer the door anymore?
If people are genuinely worried about interacting with random strangers, or anxious at the thought of unexpected friends or family calling round, then I think there are mental issues there and they need to seek help.
As for people claiming to be 'too frightened' to answer the door, I don't know where to begin. This is England, not a rough part of Downtown L.A.
Do you answer the door?
I did last year and had a lovely couple of old Doris's trying to convert me to the Church of Latter Day Saints. I kindly explained that Jesus is already a part of my life so I didn't need what they were selling. Lo and behold, half an hour later I saw them walking up to my door again, and I was tempted not to answer the door, but I did and sent the silly old sods on their way (politely).
I can't imagine why you wouldn't answer the door, might be someone telling you that your roof's on fire or something along those lines. Maybe if you're taking a dump or something, but otherwise a little odd in my opinion.
During the GE I had hoped for a knock from the Labour Party, but only the Conservatives bothered sending anyone around which was a little disappointing.
I can't imagine why you wouldn't answer the door, might be someone telling you that your roof's on fire or something along those lines. Maybe if you're taking a dump or something, but otherwise a little odd in my opinion.
During the GE I had hoped for a knock from the Labour Party, but only the Conservatives bothered sending anyone around which was a little disappointing.
Edited by Jonmx on Thursday 3rd August 20:45
We never use our front door, rarely answer it if somebody rings the bell unless we are expecting anybody.
We always use the side door, anybody we know just walks in without knocking so if somebody rings the bell it's probably those low life
s from Anglian again, or Jehovahs Witnesses.
We always use the side door, anybody we know just walks in without knocking so if somebody rings the bell it's probably those low life
s from Anglian again, or Jehovahs Witnesses. Normally not after Postie has been/if not expecting a delivery, as I would rather be doing whatever I am doing than go chat to someone about signing up to a charity/buying crap/travellers cleaning gutters and so on.
Statistically, the person at the door being a criminal and attacking you (assuming a nice area) is very low, and I have clear glass to see them prior to opening, so more can't be bothered
Will be getting a "we don't buy at the door/no sales/religion/cold caller" type sign at some point, at which I will answer the door to point at it and ask why they ignore it
Can understand why you wouldn't do it if you have a 4/5 door sports car though!
Statistically, the person at the door being a criminal and attacking you (assuming a nice area) is very low, and I have clear glass to see them prior to opening, so more can't be bothered
Will be getting a "we don't buy at the door/no sales/religion/cold caller" type sign at some point, at which I will answer the door to point at it and ask why they ignore it
Can understand why you wouldn't do it if you have a 4/5 door sports car though!
Jonmx said:
I can't imagine why you wouldn't answer the door, might be someone telling you that your roof's on fire or something along those lines.
You have just reminded me that what you have described actually happened to a friend of mine. His neighbour woke him up at 2am to tell him his garage was on fire. His garage is attached to his house, so it's just as well he was a 'door answering type'.Yes I do answer ,might be a bit wary as I don't get many unexpected visitors but it could just be the kids from
either side next door wanting their ball back.
I had a scammy roofer recently or possibly a burglar .
"I'm doing a house down the road and saw your roof has some loose tiles ,i'll fix it for a fiver"
And when he's up there he causes 500 pounds of damage or summat.
He didn't come back after I turned down his ludicrous estimate.
either side next door wanting their ball back.
I had a scammy roofer recently or possibly a burglar .
"I'm doing a house down the road and saw your roof has some loose tiles ,i'll fix it for a fiver"
And when he's up there he causes 500 pounds of damage or summat.
He didn't come back after I turned down his ludicrous estimate.
My brother in law never answers his door, or his phone. In fact, he makes calls then turns his phone off. Obviously doesn't want someone to find him.
A few weeks ago I had to continuously hammer on his flat door, rang his phone and sent texts after text too. eventually he got the hint that I wasn't going away.
Had to tell him his mum had died, mind. so I'm guessing he ain't answering that door for no one in the future.
A few weeks ago I had to continuously hammer on his flat door, rang his phone and sent texts after text too. eventually he got the hint that I wasn't going away.
Had to tell him his mum had died, mind. so I'm guessing he ain't answering that door for no one in the future.
Chainsaw Rebuild said:
Of course I answer the door, it's a bit weird and arguably rude not to.
There's nothing like watcing the charity mob walk past your kitchen window to ring your doorbell only to get no answer, then have to walk back past your kitchen window to go on to the next unsuspecting mug. The really tenacious ones come round the side & knock, that rarely ends well.
I always used but now since getting an S3 and reading car theft headlines I look out of the bay window to have a goosey gander first. If they're not wearing balaclavas and holding baseball bats I'll answer it.
If they are, I'll answer it with both sets of keys and the log book and take them through the launch control procedures.
If they are, I'll answer it with both sets of keys and the log book and take them through the launch control procedures.
mybrainhurts said:
Lord Marylebone said:
I always answer my front door, and can't think of a reason not to.
Vampires...Our living room is upstairs so I normally take a look out before going to answer and avoid religious types etc.
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