To be annoyed by "I need a favour but have to ask you face to face"

[Eastie77]

I think IABU but anyway...it's annoying me.

A relative sent me a text message stating she needs to pop round and ask me for a favour. It has to be this week and she asked when I'm free. I have a really busy week with various bits and bobs arranged for the kids, appointments etc. I replied the only times that are convenient would be this evening or early Saturday morning before we leave on a weekend break with the kids. I asked if she could give me a call to discuss the favour. She just replied "Ok see you Saturday". I asked again re. the call and she said no, she has to ask me face to face.

I hate this cloak and dagger shit. Just tell me what you need! If it's something awkward I'd rather she asked over the phone tbh. She lives about 40mins away on the bus (doesn't drive) and I mentioned we will be leaving early on Saturday and she'll have to get up early to get here. As this didn't dissuade her I'm guessing it's something important but what and why can't she ask over the phone?? I am not close to this relative btw.

I will feel bad if it's something 'serious' but at the moment I'm just pissed off as we will be sitting around waiting for her to get here on Saturday before we have to set off on a longish drive.

Anyway. Rant over.

I think she's doing something nice. She's planning to give you something.

cracking up laughing dying to know it better be good, nearly as other week when lady found pet insurance in hubbys wardrobe and they don't have a pet . come let us know answer

Sometimes I so want to do a . then run. Just to see the all the complaints about people who just put a dot on a thread.

To be fair it does seem as though it could be something nice from the way she's going on about it! I think if it was something awful she'd probably just have waited for the right moment. I reckon it'll be a gift of some sort or she's got a puppy she wants to bring round and show off!

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2 more possibilities:

1. You have committed a terrible family faux pas within the last couple of weeks and she has come to say that everyone is waiting for your apology.
   You may need to open your mouth wider, to change feet.

2. She wants to announce that she has become a naturist - She has to give you all a good flash in person, hence the visit instead of texting.

I became a naturist in middle age; it's just something that can happen at this time. I didn't announce this by popping round everyone to flash although I did accidentally flash my neighbour when she popped round when I was just wearing a spa facial mask

Could she be wanting to give some spending money for your holiday? But doesn't want to tell you in advance as you'll say no thanks.

Well I just have to find out too so am joining the thread....roll on 10.30pm! How will she get home at that time of night? Buses in our village stop at 6am!

6pm I mean!

Maybe spshe won the euro millions and wants to give you a large cheque? (Hopeful)

She wants a favour... but with no history of being awful perhaps you might just grant it? She clearly feels awkward about it....

OOh, maybe it's a TEST... she has won euromillions and is going to ask a favour to see if you are kind or horrid before she gives you the cheque...?

I think the OP is correct, the relative wants her to authorise/guarantee/sign for something and has purposely picked inconvenient times as this increases her chances of a more favourable result.

For those feeling sorry for the relative, ask yourself why she didn't speak to OP on the phone, or text her, or turn up at a convenient time during the day.

Guarantor for a home improvement loan that OP brother will deffo get the work for so no reason not to sign on the dotted ...

Can I ask, why did that husband have pet insurance but no pet? i remember that thread. was it all revealed?

For clubcard points.

(Placemark)

Wow. thanks

Pyjamas. Answer the door while brushing your teeth (or putting them in a jar).

OP Dont let her in, she'll sleep on your couch and want a lift back to her place in the morning

Hope she's punctual, I'm staying up to see the outcome! (Although poor OP may just want to hit the sack if travelling early.....maybe an update while doing night fee)

Very odd.

op, is she coming by bus or taxi? Do you know?

I'd be tempted to have a taxi booked to escort her from the premises at 11pm (and that's me being generous). I second the advice of other posters that you and DH both be over the limit when she arrives

It's 3 am here, Im waiting

Evening.

The suspense is killing meeeee