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Globules · 2024-06-30T15:12:38+00:00

I've just seen it on my Ring doorbell. 17yr old DD had left the door unlocked for her friend so she didn't have to come down to let them in. Not uncommon. Post arrived, including a parcel, during this time. When no one answered the door, the post person tried the handle, opened up the door and came into my home. Granted, DD shouldn't have left the door unlocked, but it doesn't make what the post person did ok. Just me who thinks it was completely unreasonable for them to have even tried the handle?!

FOJN · 30/06/2024 17:52

I'm always surprised when people are outraged about a postie dropping a parcel just inside the door rather than thinking thank god that wasn't someone more sinister.

I wouldn't like anyone just opening my door so I keep it locked at all times.

MasterBeth · 30/06/2024 17:50

Ridiculous post.

Who keeps cake in the fridge?

Epicaricacy · 30/06/2024 17:49

Globules · 30/06/2024 17:16

Both are uninvited scenarios.

A no different to B.

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You are being ridiculous.

A postman probably shouldn't open the front door, even if to drop a parcel because there's always the risk of facing a dog, letting the cat escape so it's not great.

Let's not pretend he trespassed and went to check your underwear drawer and help himself to the last slice of cake in the fridge.

MrOscar · 30/06/2024 17:49

You're over reacting, hugely.

Megifer · 30/06/2024 17:48

fieldsofbutterflies · 30/06/2024 17:41

Yep, and if she forgets and the dogs escape, that would 100% be on her as the home owner.

I would hope that all home boarders would operate a double door/safety system anyway.

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I imagine the postie would be more to blame, what with opening someone's door when they shouldn't.

CosFuckThatGuy · 30/06/2024 17:48

MounjaroUser · 30/06/2024 17:38

That's really scary. Can you see from your doorbell how long he was in the house? Where did he leave the parcel?

It's not scary.

Clearly the guy opened the door, tucked the parcel a few feet inside, then closed it and went on his way, having done his job.

The OP doesn't want to say so, because it would make her ridiculous stance even more laughable.

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Globules · 30/06/2024 17:48

Spirallingdownwards · 30/06/2024 17:43

I guess you real issue is with your daughter who is leaving your home unsecured rather than a postie who was trying to do you a favour.

I totally agree. This wouldn't have happened had the door been locked in the first place.

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CatMumSlave · 30/06/2024 17:46

We have a new Evri courier and I was just walking to the door to answer and she had opened the front door and was putting the parcel into the house. She didn't put her feet inside.

I was really shocked as it's never happened before. Door is usually locked though.

fieldsofbutterflies · 30/06/2024 17:45

tresales · 30/06/2024 17:43

@fieldsofbutterflies yes legally, but it's clear from the result of the poll that 1/3 of people are uncomfortable with this behaviour and it could be easily averted by delivery people staying out of people's homes :/

Well, if I were OP, I would put up with a bit of discomfort and be bloody grateful that it was "just" the postman who came in, and not a burglar (or worse).

The easiest solution is a door that locks as soon as you close it behind you.

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Spirallingdownwards · 30/06/2024 17:44

tresales · 30/06/2024 17:43

@fieldsofbutterflies yes legally, but it's clear from the result of the poll that 1/3 of people are uncomfortable with this behaviour and it could be easily averted by delivery people staying out of people's homes :/

A third of Mnetters also don't open the door if someone knocks on it so that's the not the valid argument you thought it was.

ZoeyBartlett · 30/06/2024 17:44

Lokshen · 30/06/2024 16:15

Ours always leaves the parcels inside and then closes the door again. Love it.

Same. V helpful.

Spirallingdownwards · 30/06/2024 17:43

I guess you real issue is with your daughter who is leaving your home unsecured rather than a postie who was trying to do you a favour.

tresales · 30/06/2024 17:43

@fieldsofbutterflies yes legally, but it's clear from the result of the poll that 1/3 of people are uncomfortable with this behaviour and it could be easily averted by delivery people staying out of people's homes :/

Bellie710 · 30/06/2024 17:41

Our postie does this all the time and also signs for parcels if no one is there, not something I could get upset about and saves us a lot of hassle.
There is a massive difference between opening the door and dropping in a parcel to opening the door and walking round the house to put the parcel on the kitchen table!

I would assume anyone leaving their front door unlocked is not that concerned about people opening it.

fieldsofbutterflies · 30/06/2024 17:41

tresales · 30/06/2024 17:40

People aren't perfect, there will undoubtedly be one time where she forgets and that shouldn't result in her dogs escaping because delivery people have inappropriate boundaries and try door handles thinking they're doing you a favour because it's been positively received by others.

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Yep, and if she forgets and the dogs escape, that would 100% be on her as the home owner.

I would hope that all home boarders would operate a double door/safety system anyway.

tresales · 30/06/2024 17:40

fieldsofbutterflies · 30/06/2024 17:36

You should be locking the doors as a home boarder anyway, surely, so this would never be an issue for you

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People aren't perfect, there will undoubtedly be one time where she forgets and that shouldn't result in her dogs escaping because delivery people have inappropriate boundaries and try door handles thinking they're doing you a favour because it's been positively received by others.

Daisylookslost · 30/06/2024 17:40

This reminds me of when a post person asked for water, while I got it he came into house and shut the front door. Then afterward drinking water he declared he would not leave until he had fed the dog a treat 🤔 so I got the said treat, handed to him and he fed the dog.
I did complain to powers that be and he then came round with some Elizabeth mints 😅
So imo you’re worrying over nothing.

AlisonDonut · 30/06/2024 17:39

Would it not just be easier to teach your family to open the door if it rings?

fleabites · 30/06/2024 17:39

Blondiebeachbabe · 30/06/2024 17:32

This is NOT ON! I have multiple dogs in my house (I’m a home boarder), and if a postie opened my door some would escape. I always lock the door just in case.

Well yeah, you lock the door so people can't open the door and therefore the dogs are kept safe. So posties won't be opening your door. And if the OP doesn't want posties (or anyone else for that matter) opening her door she should also lock her door as you do.

Arlanymor · 30/06/2024 17:38

Blondiebeachbabe · 30/06/2024 17:32

This is NOT ON! I have multiple dogs in my house (I’m a home boarder), and if a postie opened my door some would escape. I always lock the door just in case.

You’d lock them anyway as a home boarder for the security of the dogs anyway wouldn’t you? Nothing to do with your postie.

listsandbudgets · 30/06/2024 17:38

What did he do OP -

a) Open the door a bit - pop the parcel inside and close it again

b) Open the door walked in put parcel on side and left

c) Opened door, walked in, went through your drawers and cupboards and danced the cancan naked in your hallway for a few minutes?

A and B fine - C not so good.

I'd far rather the posty left it inside my house than I had to fiddle about collecting from a neighbour or getting the bus to the deliver office. Quite likely to get nicked if they leave it outside.

They did you a favour

MounjaroUser · 30/06/2024 17:38

That's really scary. Can you see from your doorbell how long he was in the house? Where did he leave the parcel?

fieldsofbutterflies · 30/06/2024 17:36

Blondiebeachbabe · 30/06/2024 17:32

This is NOT ON! I have multiple dogs in my house (I’m a home boarder), and if a postie opened my door some would escape. I always lock the door just in case.

You should be locking the doors as a home boarder anyway, surely, so this would never be an issue for you

plimbow · 30/06/2024 17:35

I never knew you could open some street doors from the outside until I came on MN. Even our side gate needs a key.