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Things that make you go urgghh when visiting other peoples house...

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EvesMama · 30/06/2006 20:05

my first must be..
there only being thier bath towels in bathroom, so when youve washed your hands after using the loo..you could be wiping them on front bum/back bum/willy parts!!!...bleeergh!

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MadamePlatypus · 02/07/2006 21:20

OK, so if I invite one of the more fastidious mumsnetters to my house, this is the advance rider that I can expect:

  1. Freshly laundered hand, not bath towel to be provided. Liquid soap only as bar soap unhygenic.
  2. Drinks to be correctly chilled
  3. All mould, human and animal hairs to be removed, particular attention to be paid to area between carpet and skirting board
  4. All laundry to be removed from reception areas
  5. Air fresheners not allowed (query: is Jo Malone OK?)
  6. In the kitchen/laundry room (?) clean bins, washing machine,sink and work tops and empty recycling and pet food bowls. Put out fresh tea towels.
  7. All mugs to be cleaned in correct manner. (Query, is it best to do this infront of visitor so that they can check?)

I think I'll be having the Queen and Mariah Carey over for tea next week, it'll be less trouble!

tamum · 02/07/2006 21:21

I will gladly join your non-neurotic minority SP. I find this thread staggering, in the main.

expatinscotland · 02/07/2006 21:29

Well, anyone who reads my other posts on this thread can put me in the non-neurotic minority, SP.

Usually too busy w/other things - like enjoying someone's hospitality and their company - to notice if there's fluff along their skirting boards.

Not that I'd care if there were.

But the dried dog poo place was kind of gross. But I wasn't invited there - more like dragged along.

tamum · 02/07/2006 21:30

Phew, expat

expatinscotland · 02/07/2006 21:32

Well, tamum, I do like to peruse book titles in homes I visit.

Like, hmm, is that a cool book, or did someone give it to you and you're afraid they'll come over and not see it on your self?

tamum · 02/07/2006 21:33

Oh, good point, I do that a bit too I have to admit

expatinscotland · 02/07/2006 21:34

Most times, it leads to good conversation, though!

And big bills from the bookshop . . .

SoupDragon · 02/07/2006 21:37

You lot can feck off if you think you're coming to my house.

harpsichordcarrier · 02/07/2006 21:37

wow what a thread....
so here's the thing:
well I went for a party at someone's house today. I have known them for a while socially, but never been to their house before.
It was a tip . well not a tip, but loads of stuff everywhere, bit grimy round the edges, piles of books, kitchen surfaces piled with bottles and packets and - do you know what - I like her loads more now.
I felt RIGHT at home.
she is clearly One Of Us.
she has precious little time for housework.
she has bigger fish to fry.

expatinscotland · 02/07/2006 21:38

k, SD. i'll just go light a ciggie in the garden next door to yours and let it burn away and waft into your house.

expatinscotland · 02/07/2006 21:38

were the wine and conversation good, harpsichord, cuz that's all that matters

harpsichordcarrier · 02/07/2006 21:39

oooh yes I like to read the book spines
is that bad??
and the cd's too.
I also have a quick flick through the music on the piano

harpsichordcarrier · 02/07/2006 21:39

there was Pimms a plenty
this lady has FIVE count them FIVE Pimms Jugs

expatinscotland · 02/07/2006 21:40

OMG, harpsi - i peruse DVD/CD titles and music, too.

or if the radio's on, what station . . .

it's not just background noise, you know.

TooTicky · 02/07/2006 21:40

Other people's books are fascinating - I love having a subtle nose through their shelves. Much more interesting than the edges of their carpets!

expatinscotland · 02/07/2006 21:41

mmmmm, pimm's!

i forgot my pimm's yesterday!

just chucked rain all day here, anyhow. just about swam back to mine from up the town where i'd gone to pick up some work.

Jimjamskeepingoffvaxthreads · 02/07/2006 21:51

OMG hapsi's party house sounds like mine...... As well as a house that could be described as a tip. I have very interesting bookshelves (and far too many books). No interesting music on the (bit broken- but it was free) piano though, just my grade 3 pieces form about 1980.

Cappucino · 02/07/2006 21:51

oh god yes, books!!! love looking at people's bookshelves

if they don't have any the house seems kind of empty.... and wrong

Jimjamskeepingoffvaxthreads · 02/07/2006 21:52

We had Pimms at our (August) wedding.

beckybrastraps · 02/07/2006 21:54

Everything colour-coordinated.

Everything matching.

Only things which fit in with a particular "scheme" on display.

Somebody whipping around with a cloth, or worse, one of those little mini-hoovers whilst other people are eating.

Those are the things that make me go uuurgh!

TooTicky · 02/07/2006 21:55

I once knew somebody who hadn't read a book since he was at school (his dad was a teacher!). His girlfriend used to read Take a Break etc, and call them books! Their shelves were dull.

cye · 02/07/2006 21:55

Am I the only one to be impressed by a dog using a mug? It's taken mine ages to learn basic tasks like changing DD's nappy, wiping flat surfaces and pushing the hoover round. I have tried to teach her to hold a tea cup but she just couldn't master the handles... And now I learn she hasn't been changing the handtowels with anything like the correct frequency.
The shame.
She gives me no option. It's the vet's for her tomorrow.
I knew we should have got a bloody labrador.

dinny · 02/07/2006 21:55

no books - agree totally, makes me nervous to see no books.

dinny · 02/07/2006 21:56

we did too, Jimjams (August wedding too) happy memories.

emsiewill · 02/07/2006 22:09

My friend told me a great story about someone who went to a house to give financial advice. As he arrived, a big dog entered the house with him. He chatted with the customer for a while, and then the dog, which had been sitting there quietly, crapped on the carpet. Both the financial advisor and the customer ignored it; the FA was obviously thinking "eurgh". Anyway, when the appointment was over, the FA walked out, and the customer said "are you not taking your dog with you?"!!!

Not sure I believe this is true, but she swears it is.