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As anintrovert, theres nothing worse to me than guests who come unannounced.
For this woman, it was herMIL who used to show up uninvitedat her and her husbands house.
She blasted her MIL online andaskedwhether she was overreacting.
A survey by OnePoll conducted in 2023revealedthat people consider guests who show up unannounced rude and inconsiderate.
However, etiquette tells us otherwise.
An unplanned visit can really be an inconvenience by impeding the plans or routine for the day.
Bringing unexpected guests (including pets) is poor guest etiquette and is inconsiderate.
Tannehill Tyson says that communicating your boundaries to unwanted guests is very important.
And it doesnt necessarily have to end in an unpleasant confrontation.
So, youre off the hook, no need to hide, pretending you are not home.
Be confident and set those boundaries, politely.
Be a graciousguestby giving a heads-up so they can prepare for your visit.
She gives a possible script: I have certainly enjoyed your company and look forward to the next time.
Or Im so glad we could connect today!
Im available until lunchtime today.
There is no need to give a reason for the time limit unless you choose to do so.
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