Do you let your friends in your refrigerator - do you friends open your
By whittby
@whittby (3072)
United States
February 1, 2008 5:20pm CST
refrigerator door anyway? Some folks are really touchy about boundaries. I pretty much have to be told to go into my friends' fridges. I don't feel free to pop in so to speak.
My kids had friends over and a couple of these kids would just open my fridge to see what I had in there. On the first or second time over, not a lifelong friend of theirs now. I'm like WHoa there.
I've seen a few fridges that have had me standing there mouth open in awe. Super organized, well stocked wonders. Those are the refrigerators that I would think would be welcome for perusal. And, of course, the fridge in my kid's apartment has me in awe on quite a different level.
Do you mind having non-family in your fridge or kitchen?
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@whittby (3072)
• United States
3 Feb 08
This makes me think of some friends we had years ago. Very laid back and generous folks. I was over at their house quite a few times before it dawned on me that they didn't offer a drink or snack or whatever. They actually expected you to go get yourself something. Would have been nice to been informed that they felt that way - evidently they were so laid back they didn't think to tell? Anyway, things went very well after that.
@thrwbckjay67 (2870)
• United States
2 Feb 08
As far as my own conduct, I never go into another's fridge without permission or being invited to go there to look inside or to get something. I just won't do it. Now, I am a very laid-back person and I usually invite guests to have something whenever they come over. Of course, I would hopefulyl expect people would have enough respect not to go into someone's fridge the first or second time they go in my place. But I also am very inviting and usually tell people to help themselves in the fridge. I guess to answer your question I don't mind having non-family or friends in the kitchen, but with limits, of course.
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@whittby (3072)
• United States
3 Feb 08
You sound a lot like me in this regard. I just can't do anything in someone's house without permission. I have issues using the bathroom for pete's sake. When someone is a little forward with my belongings or kitchen (and not in a bad way), I sometimes think I should feel flattered that they feel so comfortable at our place.
@kykidd (6812)
• United States
1 Feb 08
I think it depends on who it is. I have some friends who just know that they are so welcome and I feel the same when I am at their house. Then again, if a kid comes in and has dirty hands or something, I hope their parents would catch them ahead of time.
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@whittby (3072)
• United States
3 Feb 08
I love a friend that makes me feel that welcome in their home. I am also extremely easy going about my place, so no problem there.
I also have some friends who are very nice folks, and I think they definitely have issues with folks in their "personal" space. So I have a plesant time at their home, but using the bathroom is the most adventurous I get over there?:))
Whit
