Paranoid or smart?

Publius

Sometimes when H is out of town I have food delivered.  I don't want the delivery guy to know it's just me so I always order at least two meals.  It's way too much for one person, but I have several meals out of it.  

It just occurred to me that I might be incredibly paranoid and weird about this and ordering way more food than is actually necessary.  What say you? 

ooolalalolo

I think if you eat the food then it's fine.

FayeD

I'd say it's smart. Especially if theft is an issue where you live. Either way, if it makes you feel better then that's what counts.

Could you order something that can be repurposed? Like a whole roasted chicken since the meat can be used in chicken salad, soup, quesadillas, etc. Can even take the meat off the bones and freeze it. Would give you another option without having to eat "DH's" meal.

gblake

I vote smart!

glitterfart

I vote smart! such a good idea. Might have to try that one myself.

dulcemariamar1

I think it is fine since you are not wasting the food. If somebody is dropping off a package then, I will meet them downstairs to pick it up.

My DH is always home if somebody has to come inside of the house. Is that being paranoid?

ooolalalolo

dulcemariamar1:

My DH is always home if somebody has to come inside of the house. Is that being paranoid?

I do this as well. 

traveling turtle

I always ordered two meals when I lived alone and ordered delivery. I would then divide each meal into two meals and freeze the three I didn't eat that night for later. 

hamilton.ja

ooolalalolo:

dulcemariamar1:

My DH is always home if somebody has to come inside of the house. Is that being paranoid?

I do this as well. 

 

We could never manage this, nothing would ever get repaired. He is almost never here when people are at the house. I used to want to do things this way and then I realized no repair companies come on Sunday afternoon when he's home so I gave up!  

MrsBini10

hamilton.ja:

ooolalalolo:

dulcemariamar1:

My DH is always home if somebody has to come inside of the house. Is that being paranoid?

I do this as well. 

 

We could never manage this, nothing would ever get repaired. He is almost never here when people are at the house. I used to want to do things this way and then I realized no repair companies come on Sunday afternoon when he's home so I gave up!  

Same here. And when I was single what was I going to do, just never let anyone come in?

I dunno, saying no one can come in unless H is home has kind of a helpless woman ring to it for me. Not that I wouldn't be more comfortable if I were not alone with a stranger, but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. 

kelly321

ooolalalolo:

I think if you eat the food then it's fine.

hahaha.

But maybe not all at once... ;-)

No, seriously, I think it's slightly paranoid but in a smart way. It depends on where you live, mostly. I wouldn't think twice about ordering something just for me, but I feel very safe where I live. 

ooolalalolo

MrsBini10:

hamilton.ja:

ooolalalolo:

dulcemariamar1:

My DH is always home if somebody has to come inside of the house. Is that being paranoid?

I do this as well. 

 

We could never manage this, nothing would ever get repaired. He is almost never here when people are at the house. I used to want to do things this way and then I realized no repair companies come on Sunday afternoon when he's home so I gave up!  

Same here. And when I was single what was I going to do, just never let anyone come in?

I dunno, saying no one can come in unless H is home has kind of a helpless woman ring to it for me. Not that I wouldn't be more comfortable if I were not alone with a stranger, but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. 

I suppose I was thinking of this more in terms of deliveries, where it's easy for me to step outside or meet them at the common door (I'm in a building with a common entry and then separate entry to our flats). It's not so much about being a helpless woman than it is about not taking unnecessary risks for something that can easily be accommodated. I've been alone in the flat with repairmen before, although I usually tell DH what time they are coming and let him know when they have left.  

The Irish Gal

I always make sure it is a reputable company that is used and have a prior appointment set up with the main office.  That way, it is registered on a system that a person has been in my home.  I would never let someone who called to the house on spec for a job into the house.  And I check their ID prior to letting them in.

Sure, even if dh was in the house, a mass murderer could just as easily pick on him...

ktkl09

I think it's smart, plus its a couple extra meals that you can have the rest of the week.

dulcemariamar1

MrsBini10:

hamilton.ja:

ooolalalolo:

dulcemariamar1:

My DH is always home if somebody has to come inside of the house. Is that being paranoid?

I do this as well. 

 

We could never manage this, nothing would ever get repaired. He is almost never here when people are at the house. I used to want to do things this way and then I realized no repair companies come on Sunday afternoon when he's home so I gave up!  

Same here. And when I was single what was I going to do, just never let anyone come in?

I dunno, saying no one can come in unless H is home has kind of a helpless woman ring to it for me. Not that I wouldn't be more comfortable if I were not alone with a stranger, but you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes. 

I am coming from a IN POV. Since my DH can be home, he takes care of this type of stuff because he will just be able to communicate bettter with them. Plus, anytime people have to quote a price to us, it is "magically" more expensive if I go alone. I remember once, I took a toaster (or something like that) to get fixed and they told me it would cost like 35 euros but when my DH went back a few days later with the same toaster they said it would only cost 20. This has happened a few times, so I just send my DH. It sucks but I dont want to have to pay more because I am not from here.

Potato Pie

I think it's a smart idea. I get paranoid, especially if you're in a place that's not know for safety and/or trusting individuals.

And I've always heard that a lot of incidents happen because women are too obsessed with not wanting to offend anyone or seem rude. You should never feel bad for being careful. 

Speaking of that....I'm home alone for the next 10 days. I hate when DH is gone.