“Uninvited Guests: Woman Stunned as Mother-in-Law Brings Home a Stranger—What Happened Next Will Shock You!”
The daughter-in-law was getting tired of this behavior and decided to call her out online
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Instead of showing up unannounced, even family members should give a heads-up
People don’t like uninvited guests. A survey by OnePoll conducted in 2023 revealed that people consider guests who show up unannounced rude and inconsiderate. 37% of the respondents also thought that in-laws are one of the top three offenders when it comes to the worst guests.
The mother in this story might think there’s nothing wrong with her behavior; she’s just coming to visit her beloved son and his wife. If her friend is allowed to show up unannounced at her children’s homes and even has house keys, surely, there’s nothing wrong with what she is doing?
However, etiquette tells us otherwise. Etiquette expert Nikesh Tannehill Tyson with The Swann School of Protocol tells Bored Panda that whether in interactions with family or other people, three core values of etiquette should be at the forefront: respect, honesty, and consideration. “You may think an unannounced visit is okay; however, a heads-up is definitely considerate and would be appreciated,” she says.
“An unplanned visit can really be an inconvenience by impeding the plans or routine for the day. Communicate with friends and family so their visit can be planned, making for an enjoyable experience,” she recommends.
“Bringing unexpected guests (including pets) is poor guest etiquette and is inconsiderate. Guests, even family, should not assume they can bring additional people or fur babies without asking in advance,” Tannehill Tyson explains.
“Be honest and let them know you are not prepared for a visit,” etiquette expert Nikesha Tynnehill Tyson says
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