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To think this is too late to knock?

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Catchmeifyoucam · 23/04/2025 21:12

Am I totally out of touch with reality and this is actually fine? Im a big fan of an early night so maybe it’s just me who this irritated! A well known food meal kit brand has been in our area today and knocked on us at 8:40pm. We have a no cold caller sticker very visible, can’t miss it. Kids were fast asleep and I was in my pyjamas watching tv. Someone banged on the door and I jumped out of my skin. I know they have a job to do but…

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PumpkinPie2016 · 23/04/2025 21:24

Yep, too late. A friend/neighbour knocking in an emergency would be fine but random cold callers, no!

I would still be 'up' but winding down/probably getting ready for bed! We go to bed early as I get up early for work.

Thankfully, as I live rurally, I don't get cold callers 😁

KrisAkabusi · 23/04/2025 21:24

This is mumsnet, where the majority appear to never answer the door, regardless of time of day!

Buythekitkats · 23/04/2025 21:20

Far too late. Before 7pm is ok I'd say, otherwise risking disturbing little kids bedtime, people eating dinner etc.

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Catchmeifyoucam · 23/04/2025 21:18

Rumplestrumpet · 23/04/2025 21:15

8:40?!? I would say anything before 10 is ok? You don't have to answer the door of you don't want to.

Blimey, i’m normally fast asleep by 9:30! I’d not be best pleased if the door woke me just as I’d drifted off! I’d run down thinking it’s an emergency as I’ve never know anyone who knocks that late!

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Rumplestrumpet · 23/04/2025 21:15

8:40?!? I would say anything before 10 is ok? You don't have to answer the door of you don't want to.

BakelikeBertha · 23/04/2025 21:15

I'm afraid I find this sort of thing so annoying that he/she would probably have got a mouthful and told not to darken my door again, lol.

Seawolves · 23/04/2025 21:15

I'd be mighty pissed off as my little boy's bedroom is right next to the front door. I agree, a friend knocking would be one thing but by this time of the evening I just want to sit down and relax not answer the door to cold callers.

Angels1111 · 23/04/2025 21:14

If it was a neighbour quickly asking something I wouldn't mind. But definitely too late for a cold caller?! Am also in PJs unwinding and kids are in bed.

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