to think that flapping my letterbox...

[BonkeyMollocks]

...instead of knocking my door is incredibly rude.

Especially if you are a salesman !!

What if they flap your knockers?

That would be very good friends.

I always flap peoples letterboxes.

I didn't realise people got the arse about it.

Perhaps he's merely an amateur gynaecologist. But without the courage to widen his experience and flap knockers just yet.

"Rattling the letterbox is family and friends only up here. You knock the door if you're the postman. The bell is for formal callers i.e. bloody salesmen."

I had no idea it was so blinkin' complicated, LineRunner! Is this stuff written down somewhere?

I'd use a doorbell if there was one, else I'd use the door knocker, or if there was no knocker I'd knock on the door the old fashioned way, with my hand. The preference is only to use the most effective means of attracting attention, though. There's no difference in politeness/rudeness between the different methods in my head. To be honest, they're all just making noises to get someone to come and open the door, so they're all a bit rude if you haven't been invited!

oh im glad i looked in here! i needed a good laugh!

'what if they flap your knockers'

"ponders on whether to try in vain and keep thread on track"

Honey, that ship has sailed. It's a tiny little speck on the horizon.

Embrace the smut.

The actual doorknocker is reserved for the police and council officials bringing news of a sad or inconvenient nature.

There is a strict hierarchy of door noise usage.

I've got a knocker but my letterbox is faux.

"I always end up with sore knuckles knocking on the door."

Always keep smelling salts with you to improve your fortitude :o

To the clean people: I would assume a letterbox flap was just another annoying flyer and wouldn't answer the door. Stupid thing to do.

To the filthy people: Cheers,