People refuse to knock on the front door. When a tradesperson, or even a friend, arrives at my house, they will just text “I’m here.”
Judith Martin, known as Miss Manners, answers a question about people who text on arrival rather than knocking on front door.DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have noticed a peculiar new phenomenon: people’s refusal to knock on the front door. When a tradesperson, or even a friend, arrives at my house, they will just text “I’m here” from their vehicle.
What is the proper response to this? I generally feel obliged to get up and come out to their car, which I do not appreciate. Should I text back, “Proceed to the front door,” “Are you planning to knock on the door?” or “Shall I roll out the red carpet?” GENTLE READER: It is unclear to Miss Manners if these people are planning to stay. “Wonderful. We’re here” -- accompanied by opening the door -- should suffice for a dinner guest.
The delivery person who does not want to get out of the car is unilaterally changing the rules, which generally assume delivery to the door. To those persons, Miss Manners would suggest you respond, “Thanks. Please just leave it at the front door.” Note the absence of sarcasm -- and thus, impoliteness -- in her responses.
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