What they did today, I did not like it!!
By riyauro
@riyauro (6421)
India
November 15, 2012 11:23pm CST
Hi guys, Just now a fellow came and was calling me from my back gate and I went so he was giving water bill and i took the bill. Hubby and I share same meter with his parents so since the guy gave it to me I took it and I thought of paying the bill and I will tell the inlaws. But, 2 minutes after the same guy comes and asks me the bill because the inlaws were out there asking him the bill. I came out in front and there they go, both of them shouting at me. Why you took the bill and all crap. My goodness they were so loud and everyone heard. There are workers also working at my place and they all watching them shout at me for no reason. I mean i was going to tell them anyway that I have the bill and if they want I will pay it as well. It is not much but just $2.50 .. That was so so rude of them, I mean if they want the bill, They can ask nicely and say that they will pay it. They were doing as if I am their enemy. I did not like it at all.
If it happen to you, will you like this?
Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead. 
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14 responses
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
16 Nov 12
Nobody over here would behave like that. The mail"men" don't care, they just drop mail/bills in the mailbox or on the footstep of the door. They don't even care if it's yours or someone elses (other street same number).
Same with parcels, they even try to deliver from the whole street at my adres no matter if the receiver have to sign for it. So I put a note on my window I am not accepting any mail from someone else anymore. I agree this is very rude behavour and assume they found out they did make a mistake by NOT asking who you are. Might be they are responsible. Personally I would not accept but also not care about their behavour. They were the ones who made a mistake, They were the ones who did not follow the rules given to them and they are the ones who might be in trouble. So next time tell them (so everybody can hear it!) you will report them for delivering the wrong post to you since they were too lazy to check out first who you are and you will report them as well for insulting you.
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
16 Nov 12
Living with or even next door to one's in-laws rarely works. Hopefully, this is not a situation in which you will be stuck for the duration of their lives. I do think that a little distance between in-laws is a healthy thing.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 Nov 12
How many times do I say sorry for what is happening with your these past few days...my goodness dear.
Why they (your inlaw) treated you that way.
What's wrong accepting the bill?
I don't know your in-laws in person, but the way they treated you is not good anymore.
- it's just a water bill (duh)
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
16 Nov 12
that is quite unbearable ,even not for the price but how rude they behaved without being courteous,they should apologise in first place and make sure you feel good too
@prashu228 (37526)
• India
16 Nov 12
hi riya,
This is really weird , why are they so bad to you? I mean we don't just become so serious on anyone just for taking the bill. These people are really different.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
16 Nov 12
Hi riya!
Whatever you have narrated, on the surface it appears very unpleasant experience for you. I also can not understand, why your parents in law had to shout for collecting the bill, it could have been asked politely and it is not so you were not willing to hand over the bill to them.
I think they are narrow minded and do not take the things in larger perspective.
You could explain your stand, when you see them in a calmer position.
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
16 Nov 12
oh it is so bad that they were rude to you and to think you have been meaning well. maybe you could like talk to them in private when they are cooled down and explain your side.. 
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
16 Nov 12
All that fuss for a couple of bucks, that's not right. It's possible that they were already pissed off right before they found out about the bill, but what they did was also not right at all. What bill is that anyway? That's fairly low for an electric bill.
@besweet (9867)
• Ireland
16 Nov 12
This was very rude from their side. Since the bill was low, I would pay the bill and I would just ignore them. Don't feel bad, if you think you did the right thing you don't have to apologise. But when it comes the next time send the guy to their door and let them know about it. Obviously they want to keep their business and bills seperate from yours so you might do the same as well. Please don't feel that it was your fault, you tried to do something nice and kind.
@fatlex06 (895)
• Philippines
16 Nov 12
I think they just over-reacted. Well, some oldies are just like that. Maybe it was not your lucky day though. I would feel the same I think. But next time, I won't get their bill anymore and pay for it. You have learnt your lesson to not get their bill, give it to them 2 minutes after the assigned personnel leaves. 
@graysky (132)
• Philippines
16 Nov 12
misunderstandings between in laws usually happens,glad i am single,no inlwas to worry about..lol..well,most often in laws dont want favors from their daughter or son in laws,with all due respect to all in laws out there,they tend to be so egoistic because they dont want to be belittled,kinda superiority complex i believe.anyway,just stay calm and respectful,they are your husbands parents and whether you like it or not they are your parents too.
