Why people go out of the house from the backdoor?
@angelbelle578 (1635)
Philippines
July 18, 2011 5:17pm CST
I read my sister asked this question in facebook. That's why I got curious also and want to help her answer the question. That's why I ask mylotters about this thing. Do you have any idea? She said people in states goes out of their houses from the backdoor and not in the front door. Why is this so? Why almost everyone in town do that. She just noticed.
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@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
18 Jul 11
No not everyone goes out the backdoor here in the US. Some have parking garages located in the back of their house and much more convenient to get to it from the back door without interfering in others walkway to get to their garage. Some also park their cars on the the one side of their house and it is easier at times to get quicker to their car from either the back and or front door depending where the car is parked.
Not generally a rule that someone creates that one should exit and or enter from the back and or front door it is a preference.
@angelbelle578 (1635)
• Philippines
20 Jul 11
I see. I read in some chatroom recently when you are married she have to use the backdoor. hehe. where did he get that from? And someone also said its an old american tradition. But none in these discussion mention about it. So I think its really not because of those.
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
20 Jul 11
lol I have lived here my whole life and never heard it that way. Our doors here do not signify whether or not it is a privilege. It really is for convenience that I have done so and or seen others do so. Especially if there are groceries to carry in and out of the house, as usually it is inconvenient to do so through the front as our from has more steps then the back way does. Oh that reminds me, best to bring in the groceries from the back door because the kitchen is right at the back door. lol
@naija4real (1291)
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19 Jul 11
I think most people use the backdoor because they feel it is very secured and it gurantees them some level of privacy. Have you heard of flirting husband and wife sneaking into the house through the back door. It is a common culture.
There is too much attention on the front door and most people want to enter their home without getting glances and attention.
@angelbelle578 (1635)
• Philippines
20 Jul 11
I also noticed most of the houses in states dont have gate that is why you can easily be noticed when you come out from front door. Here in our country most of the houses have gates thats why its doesnt matter if you go out from front or backdoor.
@maean_19 (4655)
• Philippines
19 Jul 11
Hmmm! Well, probably because when your access to the garage is from the back, that can be one reason. Second, for security reasons, it is proper to go out from the back door than the front door so that no one can notice you going out from the front. Burglars can study one's routines.
Here in our house, when everyone goes out and no one stays, we prefer to lock the front door from the inside and goes out from the back door instead. Our front door is more visible and noticeable.
@angelbelle578 (1635)
• Philippines
20 Jul 11
I agree, that is also what i think why people do go out from the backdoor.
@umabharti (3972)
• India
19 Jul 11
Backdoor is more comfortable,and locking from the back door is more safe to the home.Most of the works are done which is close to the back door.Front or the entrance has nothign only it is designed for the guests to enter and the kichens are a little bit far to the living room and close to the back doors. Most of the time is spent in the kitchen ,Most safety should also be taken there.
@angelbelle578 (1635)
• Philippines
20 Jul 11
I see. yeah I agree too you dont have to clean the living room so much. its a good point.
@GardenGerty (160665)
• United States
19 Jul 11
I do it, but not everyone does. My driveway comes clear around by my backdoor and kitchen. If I have groceries to put away it is faster that way. Some people have a garage by their back door and park their car and go in. I seldom use my front door although I do sit on the porch sometimes in the morning. I think for me it is just more private that way.
