Would this weird you out?

[esoumyekcim]

A young man (probably in his late teens, early 20s) just came to my door. He introduced himself as a new neighbor who was looking for yard work, etc to do. Something about him just kind of creeped me out though and I told him I was busy, but thanks for introducing himself.

I don't know why I got such a weird vibe from him but it totally weirded me out. Maybe I got weirded out because DH is at work and I am alone here with the baby (who is napping).

Was I wrong to be a little freaked out or would this have freaked you out too?

 

[mickeyboat]

Yes, it would freak me out. He should have waited to introduce himself when he saw you outside or something.

When I was in law school, the first year we were married, I was home studying while DH was at work, and someone knocked on the door, He wanted to sell me magazines, and I was totally freaked out. DH was furious that I even answered the door and talked to him.

Then again, it's too bad that society is such that we can't even knock on our neighbors' doors anymore without someone thinking we are nutty.

Denae

 

[ilovepcot]

No, this wouldn't have freaked me out because I wouldn't have opened the door to a young man I didn't know if DH wasn't home. Just too risky this day and time. I learned a valuable lesson the hard way years ago.

 

[Mr. Malaprop]

I always trust my instincts when a stranger comes to the door. He may be completely innocent, but it's probably better that you didn't engage him further. If he comes back, I'd suggest you ask him to visit when your husband is home and they can discuss yard work.

 

[Hannathy]

No why would it weird me out? People come to the door all the time selling things etc. I just tell them I'm not interested or buy something if it is candy or pizza for football, scouts etc. I applaud him for trying to find work and being mannerly for introducing himself.

 

[esoumyekcim]

Well, it just kind of scared me. I mean, I saw him going down the sidewalk and noticed that he was coming to the door. I don't think he saw me through the windows, because he seemed shocked that I was at the door so fast. I didn't want him ringing the doorbell and waking up DS. He was very polite but I still felt VERY weird and didn't open the door for him. I mean, maybe he was just trying to be nice and introduce himself to all the neighbors since he's new to the subdivision but I tend to be VERY cautious when a strange man comes to my door.

A few years ago, before DS, I was at the community pool alone and a guy (probably late 20s or early 30s) started talking to me. I had never seen him, never met him and he just started saying stuff like "Isn't it nice to be here without all the screaming brats around?" (it was mid-morning, early-mid May, so kids probably weren't out of school yet for summer). After a few minutes, I got so freaked out I left and he followed me to the gate, leaning through and saying "Oh c'mon..stay a little while longer!". I got in my car and drove home. About an hour later, I saw the SAME guy walking down the street and he walked up to my car. I was scared to death he was going to do sometehing but he just walked away.


*edited to add..the door was already open. It's a nice day out and so I turned off the AC and opened the windows. The front door is open, although we have storm door with a screen that's locked. I talked to him through the screen, but that was it.***

 

[stinkerbelle's mom]

Yeah you were right to show some caution you can't be too sure. They've had reports here of people robbing people. Someone would be at the front door while someone else would enter the house or just take stuff from the yard.

Also have had reports of people being robbed while out in their yard doing yard work someone would enter their house.

 

[Mr. Malaprop]

My wife is like that -- she thinks she's a magnet for weirdos. Total strangers walk up and start talking to her like they were old friends. Panhandlers always hit her up for cash. Friends and co-workers often talk to her about the most intimate things! I told her she just has a kind face. Maybe that's your "problem"?

 

[dcgrumpy]

No, it wouldn't freak me out.

 

[esoumyekcim]

Panhandlers always hit her up for cash. Friends and co-workers often talk to her about the most intimate things! I told her she just has a kind face. Maybe that's your "problem"?

Ya know, now that you mention it maybe that's it. Or maybe he thought I was one of his high school classmates he hadn't met yet. He did look about the right age to be a HS jr or sr and I often get told I look like I'm 18 instead of almost 30.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

No why would it weird me out? People come to the door all the time selling things etc. I just tell them I'm not interested or buy something if it is candy or pizza for football, scouts etc. I applaud him for trying to find work and being mannerly for introducing himself

same here

 

[Tazicket]

It might have weirded me out. I always trust my gut with things like that. Sometimes I pick up very odd vibes from people and it turns out to be a good thing that I followed my gut and got away from them.

 

[esoumyekcim]

I don't think he was wrong for trying to find work for himself, or for picking my house to come up to. He probably took one look at the yard and said to himself, "Ah! At last! One of the few people in the subdivision who don't use a lawn company!"

 

[Mr. Malaprop]

Ya know, now that you mention it maybe that's it. Or maybe he thought I was one of his high school classmates he hadn't met yet. He did look about the right age to be a HS jr or sr and I often get told I look like I'm 18 instead of almost 30.

There you go! You've got "Dick Clark" genes. What a "curse" to have.

 

[esoumyekcim]

I think part of it is, I don't lay out. I was a sunworshipper in my youth but I always slathered on the highest SPF I could find, usually around 45 or so. I also have really oily skin and I've heard that oily skin tends to wrinkle less.

 

[MAKmom]

A young man (probably in his late teens, early 20s) just came to my door. He introduced himself as a new neighbor who was looking for yard work, etc to do. Something about him just kind of creeped me out though and I told him I was busy, but thanks for introducing himself.

I don't know why I got such a weird vibe from him but it totally weirded me out. Maybe I got weirded out because DH is at work and I am alone here with the baby (who is napping).

Was I wrong to be a little freaked out or would this have freaked you out too?

Always trust your instincts. He may have been a dark entity. People who give you the chills should be avoided. Do not tell herself you are being silly later just because they seem so nice.

 

[esoumyekcim]

You just hear all these stories on the news, in magazines, etc about people being attacked in their own homes. And even though my area has a low crime rate (because we are a small town), I still feel like I have to be overly cautious.

 

[lg3]

No, it wouldn't weird me out. Happens a lot. Also, it wouldn't be too difficult to check if he was a new neighbor or not.

 

[PlutosFriend]

Hopefully he was harmless, but trust your gut

 

[Chicago526]

You just hear all these stories on the news, in magazines, etc about people being attacked in their own homes. And even though my area has a low crime rate (because we are a small town), I still feel like I have to be overly cautious.

Not to freak you out, but we had a murder in a nearby town a few weeks ago that (last I heard) resulted from the man opening his door to someone who then entered and murdered him in front of the homeowners wife (she was physically unharmed). And this is in a town with a very low crime rate. The police don't think it was a ramdon murder, last I heard they felt that the victim knew his killer since he opened the door, but it still goes to show what could happen.

You aren't being silly. It's a total shame that we have to worry like this nowadays, but you just can't be too careful. I'm home alone all night because DH works 3rd shift and I just don't answer the door at night, and I keep the doors locked at all times. I'd rather be paranoid that dead, thanks.