My son and T still play with each other every day. If it happens again, rinse and repeat. Yup. ! and ive also been very upset when people just presume im available at any time, because sometimes it comes across as a lack of respect, like oh surely i have nothing going on and am just available whenever you happen to be around. H It's more expected that everyone will keep up with what's going on, and take the initiative to get involved if they're interested. (This, I think, arises in part from the opposite problemif someone were to suggest that they come along to something I had planned, I would have a VERY hard time refusing them even if I really didnt want them to be there. We slept at one anothers houses. I have had folks invite themselves over the same day and I have wangled it into lets meet at the bar rather than shame-cleaning or not being able to kick them out when I am sleepy, if its someone you feel you cannot say no to (but just know you can always say no). Then you can say, What are you doing later/tonight/this weekend? and theyll say, Hannibal marathon with X and Y, want to come? or even, I was thinking about heading down to the new brunch place, and you can try something like, Ive been meaning to check that place out! which is not QUITE inviting yourself along but can land you an invitation. I also know you're afraid of getting a response because that means you have to take the next steps. I totally understand that shame cleaning is a thing and I know the shame aspect of cleaning comes from a wide array of sources both personal and cultural and have felt/done it myself in certain circumstances. Get a small to medium sized bag for your things. Here's when we do it. This sort of thing reminds me that the only era for which I know there were clear and universally followed rules about this sort of thing, it was Regency era England, when people* would drop by during a clearly defined period of the day for a morning call, for about 20 minutes, and your butler could declare that you were not at home if you didnt want to see them. And some guys think women really like to be cooked for, so he could have good intentions. In that happy, low key tone, you could say something like: A broader issue in whether inviting yourself is okay is how much will people like your company once you're there? In college, in dorms or group housing situations in the early 1990s, friends were like vampires: Invite them in once and then they werepretty free to come and go, and there would always be that one person who doesnt pay rent but is nonetheless always around. PS Side note to LW: you arent doing this. If someone asks what I am doing or was doing [at such and such a time] and the detailed answer is something fun without you. If I answer at all I say I had dinner plans with a friend how was your weekend? or I had a bunch of stuff going on- I am actually kind of glad to be back to work. But thats really about it. When someone is yelling at you and trying to hurt you with sarcasm, it is because they have chosen to respond in a hurtful manner. My life doesnt accommodate drop-ins, and if any of my friends did that, Id ask them not to. But I didnt tell her I was in the area. Mentioning that you are getting married in a month and are busy with wedding planning, in the course of some other conversation, is hardly a taunt. I know my grandmother wasnt wild about it, but she clearly gave up trying to set that boundary some time in the early 1980s and ended up just expecting the rudeness. You may be as creative as you want, and if you are competent at cooking, they will be impressed if they say yes to your invitation. I think this particularfriend of yours might be somewhat like me in these preferences relative to you and how they see your friendship. If anyone pulled up a trailer around back, they hid it well. Im certainly going to be packed and ready to go, but it tends to be easier for both parties if they just call me when theyre there, or even when theyre getting close so I can get to the curb and wait without having to then find out that theyre stuck in traffic and are going to be 15 minute late. ME: Oh! Even with friends who I am 100% sure would welcome me showing up unexpectedly, its still a nice thing to do! The real standout is the time he came to a free preview of my show well and good and proceeded to hang around after curtain, and after notes, and until I had said, Call times at 5 tomorrow, guys, see you then! I was really angry when they torpedoed Google Chat, because at least that had the option to be invisible. I think thats *incredibly* relevant to this issue. If wed been together for years and regularly stayed at each others places and had keys I would assume that I could show up whenever. Exactly that last sentence. They think Im being silly when Im unsure like that. I have appointments, errands, etc.). Shes my full time carer and she has a job, so housework is one more stressor. Me and my friends have all spent a lot of time in mixed-nationality European groups, and this is a thing that has caused me and my friends some problems in the past: Thing you say at a party / pub to someone youre getting on with: Oh, you want to see that film too? What do these people really think of you? This right here. I loathe that kind of conversation, I cant initiate it. But thats not whats being discussed in this subthread the question was raised whether it was a priori needy to stop by someones work to get a hug. The soft invite is way too easy to brush off, especially with the level of over-scheduling that exists at certain socio-economic levels. I am so so glad I never lived in those days, and that people who know me understand that Hello friend, I am here now, drop the thing you were doing and climb stairs and corral pets and get dressed if you werent wearing something street-appropriate and break your focus because after all, it will only be for a chat on the front porch! does not fill me with joy. But generally? I mean if its my sister, then she can drop by anytime because if I was going to take a nap I will just say hey, I was about to take a nap, you know where the coffee, internet, tv remote is, see you in 45 minutes. Seriously. Honestly this bothers me sometimes too, even though I dont like completely unexpected visits. What about a SO situation? Sorry if this doesn't work but it might. Plan to visit? Maybe he honestly was en route to shower with rubber duckie and towel, but, well. yeah, unfortunately sometimes when you hurt someones feelings it doesnt help that it was an accident. But I do mind when people try to invite themselves along when I already have plans, or show up unannounced when Im entertaining someone else and then give me shit about what I do on my own time, in my own house. The distinction I was trying to awkwardly makie was that a drop-in visit deprives those people who enjoy the lead up to hosting of that lead up (whether it comes in the form of fancy soap, baking, the chance to make DIY napkin holders, etc.). "The White House has invited me & I think it's a step in the right direction. Places like that are MINE, are safe, are meant to be shields against the outside world. My mother always really, REALLY hated unexpected guests and visitors, and if someone showed up unexpectedly she would be icily polite until they left and then bitch about them for hours afterwards and for the following couple of days. I have a Facebook account with a lot of people friended but rarely log in, so I miss things from time to time because people assume that, if youre on their friends list, you will see their posts. Excellent advice from the Captain. It should never sound like you're begging to come over to his place. When Ive broached the subject in a nonconfrontational way (using similar language) in the hopes of opening up a dialogue, I am always met with some version of, No problem, Im just busy with stuff. I didn't mean for it to come across as an invitation. Hi all, long time lurker, first time commenter I have seen this from both sides of the dropping by conundrum. On the flip side I think I need to be nicer to my 6 year old. It is like the puzzle Geordi wasnt allowed to send the Borg ship. all my friends to do. I am an introvert. I stopped hanging out with them for several reasons, but this was a main one. It is interesting to see all the different perspectives here it really is individual-specific! This tactic has become so commonplace that many police departments counsel residents to always answer the door via intercom or by asking what the visitor wants (while keeping the door closed). Its very common for people to recall the past in a way that reflects an idealized world, or at least one that mirrors a happy period in their young life. A little flirting goes a long way. In your case, maybe it would help if you tried throwing out lines like if you have any advice, feel free when discussing your problems? So they test, and test some more, hoping for signs of anything that might confirm that a connection still exists. Because Ive had way too many experiences with neighbours and friendlies (people who arent your friends, but who you are friendly with) just walking all over boundaries and inserting themselves into your day for HOURS. Im OK with very close friends dropping in on short notice, but Im put off by no notice Ive had friends turn up when I was sleeping before and it wasnt much fun. I have yet to learn to hide my confusion. Someone surprises me at home: invasion of my precious and rare me-time. And, in fact, I will go out of my way NOT to do things she does not use her words to ask me to do before assigning chores or duties to me. Things you should offer to do: Help prep or cook meals; set the table and do the dishes; offer to drive; occupy the kids while their parents take a well-deserved nap; fix a little something around the house if you have the skills; or take the dog for a walk. Me: I have a thing in the morning. But. So, if you like a guy and want to invite yourself over to his place, then there are many tips you can try. My friends and I are roleplayers though, and typically a tabletop game will only be able to have 4-5 players in it, so its pretty obvious not everybody could do it, and most people really like hearing about others games (to an extent, nobody wants a 4 hour rundown of mass combat) so its sort of accepted that people will mention games they are in that others arent and people are usually fine with it. If you made dinner at his house, leave the kitchen cleaner than when you arrived. . Don't assume people share all your interests, and simply invite them to do something you think is fun. What I think is important is that sometimes it is okay to invite yourself to a get together, and knowing that may let you have a better social life. In some social circles the friends will get together, but they won't always shoot out invites to every last person each time. You preference is not a moral standing. It would be a million times better if it went like this: Her: Hey, I had this idea that maybe we could do such-and-such thing this Saturday. In those circumstances, you dont enjoy cleaning much, I can tell you. Oh, agreed! It is at someones home, and if you were invited, youd already be invited, or the person will use this conversation to specifically invite you by adding If you are free, you are welcome to come. Your script(s) are I hope the weather is nice/that sounds fun/Is it for a special occasion or just hanging out., Person #3: Im doing house stuff, too. And then Shut. LW: I feel as though I initiate contact with you most of the time, and as if you dont have as much fun with me as you used to. Dear LW VIOLA PARADISE. Thats almost chilling. I never knew how long the visit would be. The fact that you dont find it rude, and would love for people to do it, is valid. 2. Eventually the pursued individual just grows weary of all the unwanted attention, and starts responding sharply (if they respond at all) when the other person wont gracefully take the hint and back off. Yeah, there are lots of reasons somebody might feel like they need to clean for hours to have people over. Bandaid-off time, I think: Hey, friend, lets go to brunch on Sunday, and this invitation is for only you. She has been known to call AND SHOW UP IN PERSON WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT at my workplace, even. I love this and will use it always. The organizer may also be inconvenienced by someone who invites themselves. Do something about the many, many piles of random crap and books and papers and and. THEM: Oh man, well definitely come along next time!. Ah, but would you just invite yourself in for pasghetti? Knowing that I am under no obligation to implement whatever advice I receive makes all the difference. But one doesn't overtly correct another either. Awful. These may or may not apply to your situation, but maybe theyll give you an idea of why someone might be unhappy with a surprise visit, even if you were just excited about your new bike. My ex was such a polar opposite person who needed her alone time unless specific arrangements were made. So no. For any other reason just tell the truth, tell her you want to watch your favourite movie with her or cook together or whatever that may be of interest for the both of you. If shes trying to get space, the first thing she might be cutting is spontaneous interaction with person X. They need to have a talk about the state of things, and the LW needs to prepare for the idea that this friend might want a more distant situation or even hand off an African Violet here. With friends along! Yeah, his reaction was so weird. It reminds me of waiting in for a parcel, or the electrician. Always make room for a gracious no. - JAD Aug 1, 2017 at 14:12 3 "Do take pictures" could be an alternative - JollyJoker Aug 1, 2017 at 14:44 9 I wonder how much peoples feelings about this are influenced by their own lifestyles and how much by past experience. (I wish it werent so, but in my limited and purely personal experience arranging any kind of social ANYTHING may range from difficult to impossible for an NNT young person), It gets even more clusterf*cky when you throw custody and visitation agreements into the mix. Sadly, society doesnt really have a script for ending platonic friendships. THIS. Good one AthenaC! I felt like this was sort of a default thing that everyone did until I met a friend of a friend and we became semi-close. I hate to say it, but what if they just didnt feel like seeing you that day? Then she would get an answer thats specific to her local culture. German/Dutch person: *is at the cinema at 7.45 on Thursday wondering where the hell the Irish person is*. And if that doesnt work, then simply tell him the truth. ), This doesnt mean it cant be okay in specific workplaces, or with specific people! (i am forever accidentally hurting peoples feelings, i often dont even realize for weeks. SERIOUSLY this is a big one for me. Yes to this Meanwhile I prefer for casual-visit to mean lets go out to the coffee shop, even though that really strains my budget, because I both have executive function issues that affect my house and experience a lot of shame over those issues. and my shame level is much much higher and so I never have people over without a sometimes-tearful marathon clean that leaves me too exhausted to enjoy it. I just recently reconnected with a friends who I lost touch with because of our different expectations. A soft no is still a no. But in a city, where street parking is hard to find and the only option is to circle the block forever or else park in such a way that someones driveway is blocked (ahem, see my rant a few comments up), it just doesnt make any sense to do that unless you are specifically planning to visit the persons home before going out. LOL! I think one of the key pieces there, too, is that there was a clearly-defined room for doing the visiting in, which was otherwise generally not lived in. Hi! I have been very firm that we can invite her friends to our home or to a public place like a park but we cant tell them we are coming to them. I was raised that its unforgivably rude to show up to any gathering, no matter how casual, without an explicit Would you like to go to X event? But then as I grew up and encountered casual, after-work, anyone-who-wants-to-come-can-come events, I was finally told that I was isolating myself by expecting an explicit invitation because thats not how it works.. Me: Actually, I was sleeping. On the other hand, I have this one friend who tends to make plans and then get busy with other things and forget to follow through, and Friend has told me more than once that I need to be more persistent about hanging out because Friend is borderline ADD and WILL forget to get in touch with me to arrange hanging-out time if I dont press the issue. Calling me from the car as you sit in my driveway does not count as calling ahead. THE LAUGHING GIRL MYSTERY. Britney: Were going out. It was so unpleasant (awful). I am still wondering if I have no manners, if my expectations are all screwed up, etc, but a counselor will hopefully help with that. At what point is it OK to ask T over for another playdate? My narcissist mother apparently wore her own mom down so that she could just drop in any old time she wanted without calling or ringing the doorbell first. I didnt want to post this in response to any one person, but Im a little confused by the way the definition of shame clean seems to be expanding? That was awesome fun then, but 10 years later if you show up at my house at random, especially after 10, I probably wont even open the door, or I might get mad. I wouldnt feel weird discussing a one on one hangout around somebody else (So when Andrew and I were having dinner at Moose Hut) because to me, one on one hangouts are just that. Do they seem loose and easygoing about these kinds of social rules, or are they more proper and formal? ). Also for saying goodbye to the people you just visited. It will be more than awkward the first few times. We both could have used it. I did nonetheless feel foolish I hadnt thought to use it! Nothing you did deserves that kind of treatment; you didnt prompt that with your manners or lack of them. Bye oops grab the dog please. It can be terrifying to have an unexpected knock on the door. Anyway, its experience that suggests to me that his anger, the lack of proportion in its expression, and the total non sequitur of you not respecting his work (Ive shown up early at peoples work, they tell me to grab a magazine and wait) when hes not working, is 100% not about you. Then again, those were people who didnt expect you to drop every little thing to amuse them, and before living in a way that wouldnt allow for friends to stop by without cleaning for hours werent a thing, either. When our tabletop gaming group was new to one another, I had a few bachelors who would show up at my place early. If you can improve the overall social impression you make you'll give yourself more leeway to invite yourself to things. Sometimes when my bathrooms have gotten out of control I purposely invite someone over on the weekend to induce a shame-cleaning because I will live with a much grosser toilet situation than I would ever allow a guest to see. It was a slight point of contention, because she had to put in unavailability requests (and had her rosters) two months ahead, whereas Im lucky to have my roster a week in advance. I dont think I know anyone without a cell phone, so let me pick up the random stuff that wanders out into the family room and put it back where it climbed out of. But it is very difficult to answer my son who keeps asking if he can have a playdate with T. Telling him that we have asked him twice, and now we have to wait for him to say something before we can ask again, just results in but I really, really want to play with T. Offers of inviting someone else over get, Can we ask T instead? I can keep redirecting that question, and even give a really specific no, because, but I really would like to invite T over, either to our house or to a neutral area like a local park. So go her! I just didnt realize that when someone starts coming down on you hard for doing something as innocuous as dropping by at the wrong time, the problem isnt with the etiquette rule; its with the relationship. While I think boundaries are super important, I also think that enforcing them needs to be done in a way that is reasonable. Maybe I'll drop by later. If he thinks there's a chance you might show up with your suitcase trying to stay the weekend, he'll be more apt to shut your dinner-and-a-movie suggestion down. My best friend lives in a large apartment building downtown in our mid-sized city. AT the very least, we are going to go VERY low contact. (As opposed to, we work together and you are telling me about your kids wedding shower or whatever.). Plus it can feel for me like, whoa, are you going to do this a lot? Group gaslighting is just so fun (not). So I did a frantic quick clean, left the place unlocked, and left them a note saying that their child would be home about an hour and a half after their arrival, and Id be there about an hour after that. I like the idea of just asking directly, but Id be uncomfortable using the phrase Im socially awkward, even in a joking and self-deprecating way, unless I really knew and trusted the people. Day. Be female. Id MUCH rather have a conversation like: THEM: We missed you at [that Thing], why didnt you come? Thats what my partner says (the part about the very casual social culture with BBQs and fishing.) I wrote letters. But this too shall pass, and I will continue to sock away money into my GTFO Fund as fast as my problem child POS vehicle allows. Letter Writer, I hope this gives you some clarity, and lets you put your dads mean voice in your head to rest. Fortunately, we find ourselves in a world where women are empowered and encouraged to go for what they desire rather than just sit around and wait for things to happen. Yeah, eselle, this seems like the best compromise/solution. If I am not invited, I assume I am not invited. Gotta install the air conditioners and figure out how to assemble that Ikea desk., Yellow Light. My neighbors friends all seem to find a perfect place to park while going in to get their friends: RIGHT THE HELL IN FRONT OF MY DRIVEWAY SO THAT I HAVE TO DO SOME WEIRD STEERING WHEEL MANEUVERING TO PARK MY DAMN CAR. Im still not sure how one knows the difference without being told explicitly so I still err on the side of isolating myself / not imposing my presence on people. This house is my safe zone. Ha! She made it to the wedding, informed me the night before she was supposed to arrive at my house that she would be staying with someone else, and left the wedding early. The etiquette of invitations varies widely as to region, culture, relationship & history, personality, not to mention cellular phone ownership and use, and its a particular minefield for people who have anxiety around and/or trouble reading nonverbal or unwritten social cues. Im used to being the awkward girl the group puts up with due to circumstance(classes, volunteer groups, tour groups, etc), the one asked to take the photos because no one actively wants her in them. I just feel like it's a bit rude without even asking N's mom to come over (We are still in high school, so we still live with parents) I would never want to interrupt anything N's mom has going on at her house that day. Remember to be yourself and be cool and casual during the conversation. I dont mind drop-ins, if its just a rare opportunity thing like they were down the street running an errand. I also have this insecurity that most people dont really like hanging out with me, so deep down, Im kind of concerned that they mightve changed the plans and forgotten about me when they let everyone know OR that they changed their mind about hanging out with me but havent come up with a graceful way of canceling. Imagine a group of coworkersor classmates or casual acquaintances you know from your board games group or whatever are discussing their weekend plans. This leaves friend feeling frustrated that Im ignoring them and making it hard for them to plan their Saturday. You have probably found yourself in this situation a couple of times. The short version, LW, is: Always ask. I am generally the organiser of things in my social life and I normally follow the ask twice guideline that the Captain mentions with the occasional rinse and repeat in a month or two if I hear nothing and still want to see that person. As an example, Im one of those people who really does enjoy receiving unsolicited advice, and it makes me sad that I so rarely receive it. Thanks for the reply, thats really helpful to think about. but Im concerned about *your* plans. My last invitation was back in January, I think. Granted, part of the reason is because Im probably not wearing pants, either, but I hate unexpected visit awkwardness. Yeah, thats what bugs me: I understand Things Happen, but to just turn up hours late without an explanation and then expect that the host will want to stick around and talk? Obviously it has practical caveats, but not answering would train people not to just drop in. Its kind of irrelevent in my case anyway, though, because I have no driveway or parking so someone coming to pick me up may or may not even have the option of leaving their car (if they find free street parking close but I wouldnt expect someone to find a parking spot and then come to my house, especially if it was winter). Oh man, indeed. I would definitely be shame-cleaning my bedroom if I was anticipating having someone in it, but the rest of the house its just cleaning. The exception would be for a traditional date. Not everyone is comfortable with being brutal to friends is not the same thing as nobody is comfortable with being brutally honest with friends and you cant ever ask your friends to BE honest because obviously theyd find that uncomfortable, and you should just LEARN. Don't expect him to have everything you need. I asked her something along the lines of oh gods, what have you been thinking of me these last months, with all the details and no invite? This was actually THE reason we didnt end up dating. Lets do this afternoon thing I want to do. As I said, I find these conversations miserable. * That very easily could be in the category of very close family. Im lucky to live in nyc, where that is more likely to be understood. A downside to this is it can feel like youre expecting the person to ask you to come inside if they need a few more minutes. Or you could be waiting on the porch/by the window and ready to go, since someones being nice enough to pick you up? Im not sure if youve already responded to your friend or not, but if not I think the correct response here is a simple Hey, sorry, didnt mean to invade your space! And if Im definitely not in the mood to hang out, its painfully awkward for everyone involved if I have to ask you to go away. My current circle has enough meetups coordinated through non-Facebook means that I dont mind missing the occasional Facebook-only one, but when I lived in a different city with a different social circle I actually picked one person I was closer to and asked her to be my Facebook mole If you see a whole-group invitation go out via Facebook, could you email me about it? Do you want a hand?. Likewise that does come across as very clingy and needy to me. I was taken aback but knew she was going through a stressful time and gave her space. Keep it to ones self, I say. You could for instance say, I would like to invite you over to my place but my roommate is not so cool with that . You talked 10 seconds ago, could you zip it with the honking?? And Im usually ok w/ that. Ive run into a cultural problem with friends who, I think, want me to invite myself over: theyll describe an event like watching a movie at their place and express surprise that I wasnt there, but I never received an invitation or even knew that the event was taking place. I definitely feel like there are certain things I shouldnt have to tell people no about, justified or not. My partner had a, You should come to our party next Saturday! Sure! conversation at a party, and, being Irish, she figured it was a friendly fun thing that people say and promptly forgot about it. 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