Do you answer the door when you aren't expecting anyone?

[boomhower]

Door yes. Have a surveillance camera I can look at if I really feel the need. Don't answer the phone though if I don't know the number.

 

[Number1]

I don't have a problem answering the door when somebody knocks.
As a matter of fact, I did door to door canvassing a few years ago collecting census data and the vast majority of people not only answered the door, but were friendly and courteous.

There were a few exceptions:

One person kicked me off his property before I could even explain why I was there. I left the paper work in the mail box.

One dog bit me while I was talking to his friendly but intoxicated owner.

This is rural Canada. I am glad I don't live in the world most of you live in.

 

[WelshBloke]

Have a surveillance camera I can look at if I really feel the need.

Cool. I have a window I look out of. :awe:

 

[rh71]

Typically I don't even acknowledge them but there have been break-ins recently and people are saying they ring the doorbell first to see if anyone is home... it's best to just yell "not interested" right away as opposed to leaving it unanswered.

One time at my old house some middle aged white guy rang the bell and I didn't answer but he tried to open the door right after then walked away.

 

[Markbnj]

Cool. I have a window I look out of. :awe:

Is that like a flat screen? What do you hook it up to?

 

[kyrax12]

Typically I don't even acknowledge them but there have been break-ins recently and people are saying they ring the doorbell first to see if anyone is home... it's best to just yell "not interested" right away as opposed to leaving it unanswered.

One time at my old house some middle aged white guy rang the bell and I didn't answer but he tried to open the door right after then walked away.

WTF? Were you like me and looking through the hole to see what he was doing?

 

[RaistlinZ]

I look out the peephole and then decide. If it's a neighbor, mailman, or police officer I'll open the door. If it's anyone else, I don't, unless I'm expecting someone.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I usually do It could be family or someone I know, it would be kind of rude to not answer. If it's someone trying to waste my time I'll just send them off.

Seems you people are way too paranoid.

Though I would like to install a surveillance system some day mostly for piece of mind, but also so I can see if someone is coming to my door. Useful if I'm waiting for someone too.

 

[OutHouse]

no and due to circumstances i have never spoken of on here is why i put up security cameras from my couch i have a very clear view of who is at my door, I may make a thread about it after the trial in june.

 

[LTC8K6]

I don't answer the door unless I am expecting someone, and I'm never expecting someone.

Many years ago I used to answer the door. It was always a sales person, a religious shill, a deadbeat wanting a loan or a ride or a cigarette, or some other idiot. This went on for years.

I finally learned my lesson.

I don't answer the door, because I already know who it is.

It's an idiot that I don't want to interact with. They are probably sure the door will be answered by an idiot, too. So it's a perfect arrangement.

 

[Sonikku]

I do, but I get the shotgun first just in case.

 

[Gooberlx2]

Nope, especially not now. Been a rash of "join our church" solicitors for some reason lately.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I don't but its kind of sad that's how society is nowadays. We always think someone is trying to trick us/rob us/murder us.

Like how this guy who got in a car accident was knocking on a door looking for help but gets gunned down by the police.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/15/justice/north-carolina-police-shooting/

 

[PeeluckyDuckee]

I don't answer my phone and the door if I'm not expecting anyone.

 

[MongGrel]

No, that's not the only possible reason.

Other reasons ATOTers don't answer the door:
Number 10: They're anti-social.
9: They know they don't have the will-power to say "no" to a solicitor
8: They're afraid that the Jehovah Witness guys will successfully convert them
7: Their playstation/xbox pause button is broken
6: Too busy posting online.
5: That girl scout just might kick their asses if they don't buy enough cookies.
4: They don't have enough friends and neighbors that they get along with such that one might unexpectedly drop by.
3: They're certain that the person at the door read the book and came to the door to give Game of Thrones spoilers.
2: Answering the door is Mommy's job, besides, they can't hear the door from the basement.

And, the number 1 reason ATOTers don't answer the door: they're in the middle of fapping and can't turn the door handle with all the lube on their hand.

:thumbsup::thumbsup: :biggrin:

 

[WelshBloke]

Is that like a flat screen? What do you hook it up to?

Seems to be self powered, but the saturation seems fubared. Also the games it's got pre installed are total rubbish and I think that the touchscreen digitiser is broken.

 

[MongGrel]

Pretty messed up if she actually went for her gun in this story.

It was dark and she was alone, I'm not a small guy, but as I looked at where her hand went and I'm sure my eyebrows went up she seemed to relax then a bit.

She probably had a back up somewhere, got me.

 

[Jeff7]

No, that's not the only possible reason.

Other reasons ATOTers don't answer the door:
Number 10: They're anti-social.
9: They know they don't have the will-power to say "no" to a solicitor
8: They're afraid that the Jehovah Witness guys will successfully convert them
7: Their playstation/xbox pause button is broken
6: Too busy posting online.
5: That girl scout just might kick their asses if they don't buy enough cookies.
4: They don't have enough friends and neighbors that they get along with such that one might unexpectedly drop by.
3: They're certain that the person at the door read the book and came to the door to give Game of Thrones spoilers.
2: Answering the door is Mommy's job, besides, they can't hear the door from the basement.

And, the number 1 reason ATOTers don't answer the door: they're in the middle of fapping and can't turn the door handle with all the lube on their hand.

There's a reason this guy moderates ATOT: He knows exactly who he's dealing with.

 

[HeXen]

I install fiber optics to homes sometimes during summer for communication companies. I always make sure to get with the homeowner first before doing anything even if their being forced to upgrade to fiber and it does amuse me how many people I'll see peek through the curtains and never answer, yet there I stand with hard hat, safety vest and ID tag not to mention the work truck. Maybe their afraid I'll ask for directions?
A few times I can tell when they have a gun or something hiding behind the door just by the way they hold the door open. You can definitely tell the ones that watch too much news or are paranoid too. You notice a lot of amusing little things about people if you knock on very many doors. I can only imagine how tough sales men have it.

However, I did learn a few things quickly over the years, after I knock on anyone's door, I always stand back a few feet or edge of porch to give them a comfort space and don't approach closer. This does seem to make women at home alone feel better about answering. I take my sunglasses off so they can see my eyes...for some reason that makes a difference in how you are greeted. And I usually skip the greetings and get right to the point. But there's definitely some weird people out there, that's for sure, likely have some social retardation of some sort.

 

[Red Squirrel]

I install fiber optics to homes sometimes during summer for communication companies. I always make sure to get with the homeowner first before doing anything even if their being forced to upgrade to fiber and it does amuse me how many people I'll see peek through the curtains and never answer, yet there I stand with hard hat, safety vest and ID tag not to mention the work truck. Maybe their afraid I'll ask for directions?
A few times I can tell when they have a gun or something hiding behind the door just by the way they hold the door open. You can definitely tell the ones that watch too much news or are paranoid too. You notice a lot of amusing little things about people if you knock on very many doors. I can only imagine how tough sales men have it.

However, I did learn a few things quickly over the years, after I knock on anyone's door, I always stand back a few feet or edge of porch to give them a comfort space and don't approach closer. This does seem to make women at home alone feel better about answering. I take my sunglasses off so they can see my eyes...for some reason that makes a difference in how you are greeted. And I usually skip the greetings and get right to the point. But there's definitely some weird people out there, that's for sure, likely have some social retardation of some sort.

Haha when the guy from the phone company showed up to install my new fibre I gladly opened the door, and even offered a drink right off the bat. Shut up, hook me up and take my money! :biggrin:

 

[MetalMat]

Of course I do. How the hell else am I supposed to get that surprise singing telegram that I am still waiting on

 

[MongGrel]

Haha when the guy from the phone company showed up to install my new fibre I gladly opened the door, and even offered a drink right off the bat. Shut up, hook me up and take my money! :biggrin:

I even gave one guy some games I didn't use any more, he dumped a few goodies out of the van that were pretty much going to be phased out at the time.

He couldn't have a beer, but have even had guys run temporary cables for use that one came even came back on a Saturday to finish later I helped him with on an install.

 

[HeXen]

Haha when the guy from the phone company showed up to install my new fibre I gladly opened the door, and even offered a drink right off the bat. Shut up, hook me up and take my money! :biggrin:

Wow, it's rare that anyone invites me inside much less offer me anything to drink. I bet out of 100 houses on average only 1 or 2 people do that. You would be surprised how many people turn me down and claim they don't want it or they don't want their yard disturbed or they ask a hundred questions first....Don't people know I get paid by the foot? I hate talking to someone who has a 50 ft yard for 2 hours or gets picky about how it's done.

 

[SolMiester]

I sure don't.

An hour ago I was downstairs in the kitchen enjoying my lunch when I heard the doorbell rang. I wasn't expecting anyone so I was like heck, probably a solicitor. So I continued on eating, when I kept hearing the doorbell rang. I got curious so I went and peek to see who it was.

It was an old man and a lady. I think the lady was carrying a clipboard. It wasn't any of my neighbors that I recognized, so I just continue to peek outside to see what they would do. I overheard the lady saying something along the lines of "I can't believe someone could be this ignorant". Said it pretty loudly too and walked away. The old man started knocking and then yelled out, "Hello!".

They then left.

I am here thinking what the heck that was all about. Would salespeople really wait for someone that long? Perhaps, they knew someone was inside or saw someone going inside. You would think they would move on after the first or second knock.

Strange

Wow, is this because of living in America?...sad that you will probably never know what they wanted now....

To answer you question though, of course I answer the damn door...