is it right to leave a house without informing someone?
By jingbautista
@jingbautista (2456)
Philippines
December 31, 2008 10:52pm CST
i have this attitude when i am not in the mood to leave the house without informing someone. and when it is someone who would not inform me, i am pissed off. as for me, it is not right. but there are times that i really have to run away or walk away from the situation to avoid some conflicts.. hmm. for you, is it right?
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20 responses
@Zelmarq (12607)
• Cebu City, Philippines
1 Jan 09
Well, running away is a kind of attitude kids do and I know you are not a kid anymore. Sometimes its not good that you just go out of no where when things dont go your way but there are also times that running away is the only option. I used to have this escape but it does not solve the problem, its only a temporary solution. Later at the end of the day often times, running away makes things worst. I also dont like people going away with out notice.
I hope you have a nice day!
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@jingbautista (2456)
• Philippines
1 Jan 09
hehe.. i am not.. i really don't have anything to discuss so i just think of something now.. and i guess you have a lot of experiences from other people who ran away,.. right?.. wehehe.. peace..
@numberonechick (139)
• Singapore
1 Jan 09
I think it is rude to not inform someone before leaving the house. You might leave that someone worried as to where you are going and all. What if anything happens and that someone can't reach you?
Yes sometimes it is better to walk away when there's some conflicts in the house but it still is best to inform someone to. Just say something like you wish to cool down and clear your mind and then settle it later when both have cooled down. It would be better. Just don't ever run away. It's not good. It creates more tension.
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@jingbautista (2456)
• Philippines
1 Jan 09
things a lot. and i guess, i have to make it a new year's resolution too.. thanks a lot.. happy new year!
@CinderInMySoul (4717)
• United States
1 Jan 09
letting the other members of the household know that you are going somewhere is just being considerate. so they dont worry when you've suddenly disappeared..or heaven forbid..if something happens and you go missing-SOMEONE has an idea of where you were headed so they know where to start looking!
everyone in my household..actually everybody in my family that i can think of, just have a habit of letting the others that are home at the time, know they are leaving.
we probably all got that from my grandmother lol!
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@jingbautista (2456)
• Philippines
1 Jan 09
thanks a lot. it really helps for me this year.. i will include this in my new years resolution lists.. there are really a lot disadvantages when running away without settling the issues at home or at least you still have to settle the isees you have when leaving.. thanks happy new year
@jingbautista (2456)
• Philippines
2 Jan 09
you are certainly right. and this year, i am really hoping to be telling somebody where my whereabouts is so that to inform them and for safety purposes as well. in this place where i am in, it is really important to have an accountable partner and to be accountable for each other as well. i just hope that my house mates would do the same.. thanks a lot...
@DCMerkle (1281)
• United States
1 Jan 09
In addition to what Cinder said. If something should happen to you and you knew that you never mentioned where you were going, it would be the one time that you wished you'd had. Safety in numbers is good, but so is for the self.
DCMerkle
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@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
1 Jan 09
Hi There! Welcome year 2009!
For me, it is not a nice attitude to just left home without saying where you are going… My parents imposed that to us that no matter what we need to leave a message or inform someone on where we are going so that they know that we are safe or knows who to call in case of emergency… I work late so my sister would send me text messages as well if she will be going somewhere else and leave another phone number in case I can’t reach her… My mom doesn’t own a cell phone so every message has to go through me in case my parents are not home when they need to leave… they also leave notes…
Thanks for the discussion! Happy Mylotting! Cheers!
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@jingbautista (2456)
• Philippines
2 Jan 09
there are really times that my temper is at its highest that i would just leave without even telling them.. and so i would leave. but i guess, the people in the apartment knows where i am going. i would just go to the school when i am pissed off. i don't really go somewhere. at school, i have other friends who would care for me then.. and i also have work, so i make myself crave for work. that in time, i am able to forget what had happened.. hehe..
@angelia286 (2029)
• Singapore
2 Jan 09
It's perfectly alright for me that people leave the house without informing me or I leave the house without informing anyone else. I guess everybody has their own quirks and this is one of yours? It all boils down to one's upbringing and habits in life that sets one's preferences when they grow up.
To me, in present day, we are all connected via a mobile phone. Gone were the days whereby parents will have to worry about their children when they go out as there is absolutely no way of contacting anyone once one is out of the house in the past. However, now, when parents gets worried about their children, or spouses worried about their spouse, all of us are easily contactable with just a press of a button. Convenient? Hehe that could be the case why this is no longer practiced in my family!
Well, happy mylotting!!
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@wingsanctuary (163)
• Malaysia
1 Jan 09
For me, it is not right. My family will get worried if they lost track of where I am, it's a dangerous world, I kind of take it like a responsibility to make sure that at least one of my family members know where I am. I don't want my mom worried sick and staying up late in the night wondering if I'm ok.
Walking off a conflict can mean cooling down, but I believe it makes a significant difference whether if you leave a message where you are walking off to. A park? A bar? A shoping mall? It's better to tell as I find it to be a sign that I'm not walking off, I just need to be alone, cool down and think about the best solution. I never like closing myself off completely, no matter how down I am, I still make myself reachable to some of the closest friends and family members. They care for me, and the least I can do is tell them where I'm heading.
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@jingbautista (2456)
• Philippines
2 Jan 09
i give you my best response.. thanks a lot for sharing.. cooling down and at least someone knows you is better than not informing anyone at all. thank you..
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
1 Jan 09
i don't think it is right to do that no matter how angry you are... if you are pissed off when somebody leave the house without informing you, other people can also become pissed off when you leave the house without informing them... i know i will be pissed off as well if my hubby does that to me... i will make sure that he won't be able to enter the house anymore if he does that... i will barricade the door... take care and have a nice day...
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@tonniek02 (457)
• United States
2 Jan 09
I know the feeling. I feel that way daily. Where I just want to get in the car and drive far far away and tell no one. When I am angree. I don't want to talk to anyone. When I get that mad, I don't want anyone to know where I am. I just want to be left alone.
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@gemini_rose (16264)
•
1 Jan 09
Sometimes when things get on top of me and I feel really down I often think that I could leave the house for a couple of hours without telling anyone, but it would not be fair because then they would worry about me and wonder where I am and it would not be right.
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@relundad (2310)
• United States
2 Jan 09
I would consider letting someone know that you are leaving as a courtesy and not mandatory. So its neither right or wrong. I personally think its nice to let someone know where you are going just in case of emergency or in case something happens to you at least someone has a starting point to begin looking. But if you are grown I definitely don't see what would be wrong with it or what would make you pissed off if you will do the same. I always say "do unto others,as you would have them do unto you".
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@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
1 Jan 09
I dont think it's right to do so. But i do did , i dont remember, several times maybe.Sometimes, after a quarrel with my family, or when something unpleasant happens, i am not in the mood to say anything to them, and i happen to go out,then i would just leave.It's not right.
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@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
2 Jan 09
If you're just going out of the house for a while and they are used to it and know where do you go often that's alright but if you're running a way for quite sometime headed to a differrent place without informing someone isn't right. We, especially the mothers really much bothered once a family member is not yet home at night much more if it would count days. We will be very much worried for sure. So better text or call a member of the family you're whereabouts in case you run away for sure they will understand...Happy New Year Jing...
@hibiscus_mel (719)
• United States
2 Jan 09
Sometimes if not most, it is really irritating to see some people do the thing we hate. Of course leaving the house without informing any of the family members is a sign of disrespect. My stepson usually stays at home most of the time but he gets out when he gets bored playing his online games. I would always tell his dad if he won't ask permission especially when I am the one left in the house. I have noticed that he is already asking permission since then. At least that way I don't get worried.
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@Suzette265 (51)
• Philippines
1 Jan 09
it's not right if you're not alone in the house... you should inform them where you will be going so that incase of emergency, they can contact or locate you. :)
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@my_january (967)
• Philippines
2 Jan 09
Well, you know the Golden Rule right? If you don't want someone to do things to you that you don't really like, then don't do it to them. Like on this case of leaving the house, you are pissed if they will leave without informing you, but you are leaving the house without them knowing it. So it's like you are giving an impression to them that it is just ok.
I live with my parents and sister. Still don't have my own place. I am used to informing them that I will leave but not really in to giving details of places where I'll go and people whom I will be with. I do it out of respect, and because I don't want them leaving the house without me being informed. Sometimes it happened that they don't inform me, but it's ok with me.
@sudalunts (5523)
• United States
1 Jan 09
It is considerate to let others know when you are leaving the house. Sometimes when we are angry we may leave the house and not let others know, that is normal, but it is not the right thing to do.
I usually let my husband know when I am leaving home, but if he is sleep I will not bother him, I am usually back before he wakes up anyway.
I usually will ask him where he is going and he asks me whenever either one of us leaves home.
@katemeow (847)
• Singapore
1 Jan 09
Well for me, it is not that you are required to inform your housemates when you are leaving but more of something that you do out of courtesy. Of course it really depends on the circumstance like if you are a child or teen, you definitely have to inform your parents or guardian I usually tell my housemates when I am leaving and where i am going and an estimate of when i will get home so at least someone will know where i am just in case i go missing or something (yikes).
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@sunil_008 (1269)
• India
1 Jan 09
no this is not right to leave your house without informing anyone in the home. they may be worried about you. see our near and dear ones always wants to hear about us whether they stay near us or far away from us. if someone is staying with you or ur family then they must be thinking about al the time about you. and i am sure you also respond to their thinking in the same fashion. so without information only cause the tensions and worry . other than that if god forbids something happens to you when you have not told them then whos going to responsible for you. so for even your own safety you must tell the family about your outing . because ultimately they are the one who will come to your rescue no one else.
@jingbautista (2456)
• Philippines
2 Jan 09
and i know it isn't right to be doing so.. thanks for sharing
@sunil_008 (1269)
• India
1 Jan 09
no its not a great idea to leave without telling them about your outing. god forbids if something happens to you then how come they will know about you. so it is always advisable to tell them where you are going. if you wont tell them then it will only create unnecessary tensions in the family. our family members always thinks about us. we are always in their mind. then why not respond in that similar fashion to them. after all we are human beings and know how to live socially.
@rajesha20 (209)
• India
1 Jan 09
it is always good to inform in house and go out which makes their life so simple and more happy not in trouble of searching for you when ur late to house
@jingbautista (2456)
• Philippines
2 Jan 09
you are certainly right. even me, i find it really not good when i am looking for someone whom i don't know where to look at. it just seems not respectful. and i think, they know the feeling as well. it was not really good to be leaving without telling others where the whereabouts of whom.. thank you..