Does anyone else look into people's living rooms or kitchens when they walk past houses?

[SneakyGremlins]

Or is it just me?

Saw a woman last night blow drying a dog on the kitchen table. Dog was displeased.

Surely others do this?

I don't stop and stare! But, people have blinds and curtains - use them if you object!

I do to reassure myself that mine aren’t the only children glued to Fornite.

Christmas time is magical, isnt it?

And I don't have curtains (apart from a cafe net in my kitchen to save the postman's blushes) or blinds, so if anyone wants to come round to gawp, feel free.

I think people just forget they haven't drawn the curtains.

Our living room is at the back of the house, it was one of the things I wanted. Unaware of passers by and only the wildlife to look in at us after dark.

nowshes me too, why do so many people insist on having over bright lights on. Even the "big light" is too much for me. Obviously people with bad eyesight need a brighter light, my late DH had macular degeneration so I completely understand that.

mirren3 yes, bad eyesight must come into it sometimes. I just know it'd give me a bloody awful headache and probably make me look like the living dead as well

Always! we call it nosey-ing in our house.

Me: I'm off out for a walk to get my steps in for today

DS: It's dark outside mum

DD: Yeh, she does that on purpose so she can go nosey-ing

Lots of people round here eat puddings (or possibly cereal) in front of their TV on the sofa.

I do this! I also have front door and drive envy! Mainly because I'm so unhappy with mine, it could be so much better but would involve a landscaper, lots of money and a dh accepting of noise, mess, disruption and expense

I would agree that the early evening dog walk is the best time to do this. Lights on, curtains not yet drawn. A lovely mooch and a nosey!

Oh yes! And this is the perfect time of year as there's a bit of a delay between putting on your lights inside and it being dark enough to shut the curtains. I haven't really seen anything unusual though.

Yy Brilliant time of year to have a nosey, Not dark enough for drawing the curtains but dull enough to put some lights on, Always building works going on in my road, so get to see the knock through/extensions.

Yes. A sneaky peek.
I'm dreadfully nosy .

Best thing about it getting dark so early!

Yep.

And I quite often trip over my own feet doing it.

Before DP and i had DD one of our favourite activities come this time of year was going on long evening walks to have a nose into people's lovely houses. Difficult now we have bedtime routine to contend with.

I used to walk down to the train station every morning to get to college, and always passed a house that looked like a dolls house inside. Lovely dark wood furniture and a beautiful glass standing lamp. Looked so cosy and inviting. I used to slow down so I could get a good look, the curtains were always open and lights on but never saw anyone!

This thread has made me smile 😊

DH and I often go for an evening still in winter and always remark on how many people are sitting watching TV!!

Going to go out shortly ...I'll report back!

Yup it's hard not to have a bit of a nosey. There's quite a few people that leave their blinds open with the lights on where I live. I went out for an hour the other night and when I came back they were still there on display, I don't get it, do they want people to look at them?

I loved it. Used to do it. Then caught a lady dancing around her bedroom completely naked. After that I tried not to as it felt like I was intruding. To be fair it was on a really busy route and had loads of buses usin it so she Must have known

I like the bright light on. I don't like to peer across gloom.
I close the front curtains for privacy but leave the back room ones open. The few neighbours who can see in are welcome to. Not much value in seeing me slack jawed watching the tv.

I like looking at people's Christmas trees when they're up. I also peek into living rooms if the lights are on at this time of year. It makes even an ordinary room look cosy and nice. It was the best we could do before Pinterest came along.

I do. Always. Close them if you dont want nosey people looking in.

I love this. It's so cosy seeing the little scenes.

We live in a farmhouse with a public footpath along the side of the house, past the living room and kitchen windows.

My DH has been known to open the window and offer rubber neckers the chance to come inside and have a proper look!

I don't blame people at all, I usually just smile and wave