to think I've just done something which would shock a lot of Mumsnetters?

[EmmaGrundyForPM]

From my reading on here, I've concluded that answering the door when you're not expecting someone is a complete no-no for the majority of MumsNetters.

The doorbell went at lunchtime, I wasn't expecting anyone, but I answered it anyway!

It was a man who was lost, didn't know the area, trying to find a local church where a funeral was being held. I explained where it was, where to park etc. He then asked if I could recommend a pub or somewhere where he could get changed as he'd just driven 3 hours.

So I offered him our spare room to change in, made him a cup of tea and left him to get on with it. He was very appreciative and has now set off for the Church.

No biggie, we don't have anything valuable to nick, he seemed very nice although a bit flustered about being lost / getting to the Church.

So have I just broken all the MN rules or would most people have done the same?

I would definitely open the door, but there is no way l would let a complete stranger in to change.

Whether mumsnet agrees or not is not the point. The point is you placed yourself in a vulnerable position by inviting a stranger into your home to get changed. 🤷‍♀️

This is a really weird brag.

What a ludicrous thing to do.

I answer my door, after a glance through the peephole, but I wouldn't invite a stranger to take their clothes off in my house.

🤔

It's a good job you lived to tell that tale really.

You did enough for him with the directions etc, it was nuts to say he could come in and change as well.

I would not have let a random strange man in my house, no.

No way would I invite some stranger into my home to change that’s just weird .

Also I’ve never heard of a Christian funeral on a Saturday before 🤷🏻‍♀️

If true it's a dangerous and stupid thing to do, so not sure why you are bragging about it. Him possibly stealing something could have been the least of your worries.

You put yourself in potential danger. I thought you were going to say you'd bought a loo brush, or used an entire chicken in one meal!😆

Joke? Right?

Answer the door yes.
directions yes.
strange man into strip off. WTAF no

Answer the door, yes I would.

Give directions and advise, if I could.

Invite a stranger into my home, not on your nelly. That was a ridiculously vulnerable position you put yourself in.

This is a stupid thing to do regardless of what MN think! Wow, that was very trusting of you. Thank goodness he was genuine.

He didn't ask, he asked for directions to a pub so he could change. I offered the spare room instead as i thought it woukd be nicer than trying to get into a suit in a pub toilet. He did look a bit surprised.

I think this is a wind up personally to see how the vipers react.😉

What a nonsense. Funerals happen every day. Usually excepting Sundays.

And he could see dh was here as well.

You let a strange man into your house to change? More fool you if this is even real.

Oh, aye

Indeed

This was my thought. No unknown man would be coming into my house.