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To not take in parcels for next door.

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Greenflamesburn · 17/05/2023 13:43

That's it basically.
AIBU to not take in parcels. The delivery man has just banged on my door, rang the door bell several times and used the knocker.
I'm in a teams meeting working from home today. I answered the door to the man throwing the parcel at me and saying it is for next door take it.
Next door is a HMO and 3 of the 4 cars that are connected to the house are currently parked outside of it. I've thrown the parcel back and told him someone is in and knock like a banshee at the right door not mine.
It is getting beyond a joke 4/5 times a week. They don't answer the door at all. Why should I be a courier for them.
So AIBU?
YABU
You are at home just answer the door and take in parcels
YANBU
You are not a courier service if they are not going to be in have it delivered to the corner shop 5mins away and pick it up from the secure location there.

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Stressybetty · 17/05/2023 22:18

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Murdoch1949 · 18/05/2023 05:42

I instruct couriers to never leave my parcels with neighbours, but I will OCCASIONALLY take in parcels for neighbours. I have no qualms about refusing, which I do for one neighbour (he's a twat), or if it's large and cumbersome. Do not feel obligated, it takes up your time - answering the door twice - and don't feel guilty for the courier. I've had a sign printed for my front door (eBay) which gives my instructions for couriers.

Greenflamesburn · 18/05/2023 17:50

@Stressybetty Thank you.
The neighbour came knocking at 10pm last night for it and seemed miffed I hadn't taken it as they left a delivery note saying to knock at mine if they got no answer at theirs 😳I asked when I agreed to this. Apparently where she lived previously the SAHM had no issue with it.
She didn't grasp that I have children yes however I am not a SAHM I am a WFH mum 🤔

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