shanes teeth Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 They're just words that mean nothing, aren't they?Let someone else help while I pass by on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shims Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 People that you may not know but who are possessed of some tact would not be asking a female to be allowed entrance into her home. Yes, indeed it is cold outside. We all know this but we don't all crash in stranger's houses when our pal isn't home. If he was visiting a mate, it would be a good idea to let them know he was coming round, or to give them a call if they were unexpectedly absent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ouija Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 You did the right thing. No way would I have let any strange person into my house for such a reason. If he was that cold he could go home and pay for his own heating to get warm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiec1979 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Good on ya, I'd also contact the person to see if they recieved a visitor matching his description because (and I say this not in a patronising manner but in one where you can be assured of the maximum compliance) "As a disabled woman on her own" you thought it may be a ploy to gain entry to your home. If said chappy denies it then contact the old bill ....... Some little old biddy could be saved from having her head stoved in for a tenner. got to agree with SV here PT....give the police a call to report this odd event. this person may well have tried it on, and suceeded, at someone more vulnerable's home. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whinge Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 They're just words that mean nothing, aren't they?Let someone else help while I pass by on the other side. The world is scattered with the bodies of people who had good intentions. Try moving into today's real world. Have you never watched Crimewatch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarmOKnee Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 They're just words that mean nothing, aren't they?Let someone else help while I pass by on the other side. Oh shut up troll. You did right PT. I was a bit unnerved last night when I opened the door to 3 blokes who said they were from the Red Cross. They were asking for donations so I told them I hadn't got any money. Sorry if they were genuine, but I just don't trust anybody these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTHFB Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I don't think I would have answered the door - I always look through the window first, if I don't recognise them, they don't get the door opened, they talk to me through my double glazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercenary Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 I just had a bloke knock on my door, (never seen him before in my life) bit dodgy looking... He said "I am going to visit 'XXXX' who lives in number XX opposite, but he's not in. I'm freezing my 'nads' off, can I come in and wait?" In a manner as if he 'naturally' expected me to expected me to comply (and a bit aggressive) I said "No sorry, I know it's horrible cold, but my husband isn't here, yet ( ) and I don't let anyone into my house I don' know!" He was a bit narked, but I closed the door on him, and locked it back up. I didn't like the idea of leaving him standing in the cold, but I didn't know him from Adam and did not like the idea of letting some stranger into my home. Part of me felt a bit guilty, but I felt I'd rather be safe than sorry. I wouldn't have even opened the door- check if you know who it is first, if not shout through the door to see what they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanes teeth Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Oh shut up troll. You did right PT. I was a bit unnerved last night when I opened the door to 3 blokes who said they were from the Red Cross. They were asking for donations so I told them I hadn't got any money. Sorry if they were genuine, but I just don't trust anybody these days. Sir/Madam,please try and keep a civil tongue in your head!I have found over many years that to mistrust people as your "default setting" does you more harm in the long run than having your trust in people occaisionaly abused.It eats you up inside and your suspicion grows and grows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte_24 Posted December 11, 2008 Share Posted December 11, 2008 Very odd indeed, i wouldn't even think to knock on someone's door and just expect to be let in without knowing them. Could he not have found a pub or shop to wait in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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