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Unwanted visits

10 replies

SaturdaySummer · 24/11/2021 14:41

Hiya
When visiting someone out of obligation rather than actually wanting to, how long is reasonable to stay? Is an hour ok without seeming rude?

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CapBarnacles · 24/11/2021 14:45

I'd say the time taken to receive and drink a cup of tea. This is why we offer tea upon arrival, so there is a clear end point.

ABCeasyasdohrayme · 24/11/2021 14:46

I would visit 30 mins before school run or another commitment so you have to be out by a certain time.

Santaischeckinglists · 24/11/2021 14:47

Why do you feel the need to visit at all? Just asking!!

SaturdaySummer · 24/11/2021 14:58

@Santaischeckinglists

Why do you feel the need to visit at all? Just asking!!
It's my husband ms family who don't have much involvement so I don't want to spend a lot of time but feel I should still make a bit effort
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SaturdaySummer · 24/11/2021 14:58

@CapBarnacles

I'd say the time taken to receive and drink a cup of tea. This is why we offer tea upon arrival, so there is a clear end point.
That's great, I think it's a natural end which is softer than up and leaving
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SaturdaySummer · 24/11/2021 14:58

@ABCeasyasdohrayme

I would visit 30 mins before school run or another commitment so you have to be out by a certain time.
Excellent idea
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FestiveMayo · 24/11/2021 15:00

I'd say an hour if you're just popping in for a cup of tea

nottoplan · 24/11/2021 15:02

I would have something that needs doing after so there is a deadline to your leaving

SaturdaySummer · 24/11/2021 15:14

@nottoplan

I would have something that needs doing after so there is a deadline to your leaving
Have laid the groundwork for this, making it clear now we will just be popping in
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SaturdaySummer · 24/11/2021 15:15

@FestiveMayo

I'd say an hour if you're just popping in for a cup of tea
Perfect thank you
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