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Clicky Poll: What's the etiquette on this ??
One of my coworkers, who happens to live a couple of miles from us, and who we've been friendly with in the past, just told me we should "drop by" more often.
Then he started detailing how they just re-did the patio & landscaping around their pool, and we should "feel free to drop by anytime. If we're not home, the dogs won't mind if you jump right in".
Now, I know if I tell DH, he'll be planning unannounced visits next week. Especially because DD loves the water. But even though we were told to "drop by anytime", I'm not really comfortable with that.
But I don't want to look like we're not... friendly (??) enough, when the open invitation has been given. Does that make sense?
So... what's the etiquette?[Poll]
Then he started detailing how they just re-did the patio & landscaping around their pool, and we should "feel free to drop by anytime. If we're not home, the dogs won't mind if you jump right in".
Now, I know if I tell DH, he'll be planning unannounced visits next week. Especially because DD loves the water. But even though we were told to "drop by anytime", I'm not really comfortable with that.
But I don't want to look like we're not... friendly (??) enough, when the open invitation has been given. Does that make sense?
So... what's the etiquette?[Poll]
Re: Clicky Poll: What's the etiquette on this ??
Here's a post by someone in the same situation, so you can see how people responded.
Seems to be a common issue!
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/55372358.aspx
Thanks guys!
I'm thinking I won't even mention it to DH, or he will be over there in a heartbeat. But maybe I'll just say "hey, why don't we drop by & see if 'Victor's' home?". Just to visit, you know?
I just never know how to respond when people say stuff like that.
I feel like if I take them up on it, I'll be intruding (although, honestly, if they didn't mean it, they shouldn't have said it), but at the same time I feel like if I never drop by after they extend the invite, then they'll think I'm not friendly / neighborly.
I chose #2, because while he may have extended an 'anytime' invitation - I've found that you're appreciated as a guest any time if you call first. Keeps you from stepping into an awkward moment, like a disagreement or family time. I don't think there's ever any harm in calling - at least the first time or three while you figure out if they're truly sincere about that approach - to say 'We were just talking about dropping by. Is this a good time? Can I pick up anything for you on the way over?' - that way if they're in the middle of firing up the grill and only have enough for their family, they don't feel pressured to spread things thin to cover your family too. They can say 'pick up some hot dogs and buns and we'll toss them on while you're here'.