What do you do to welcome unexpected guests
By Sanjeev
@sjvg1976 (42079)
Delhi, India
August 18, 2022 11:48pm CST
Yesterday my cousin and his wife visited our home.
They were expected to come a few days later but they came earlier. 
We were not prepared for it. They informed us over the phone that they will join us for morning breakfast.
They came at 10:30 a few minutes later when we take our breakfast. 
My wife prepared lots of things and we bought some sweets and dishes from the market.
They were at our home and the time was 12:30 pm. I was getting late for the office as I usually leave home at 12:30 to reach the workplace.
I was hesitant about how to tell them that I am getting late. I gathered some courage and left and started getting prepared for the workplace.
I left for the office but got late by a few minutes than my usual time.
I was worried about what they might have thought as they came to visit us and I left them for the office.
I would have surely taken the off from work if they had informed me earlier about their arrival.
How do you deal with unexpected guests? What would you have done, if you were in my place?
They were expected to come a few days later but they came earlier. We were not prepared for it. They informed us over the phone that they will join us for morning breakfast.
They came at 10:30 a few minutes later when we take our breakfast.
My wife prepared lots of things and we bought some sweets and dishes from the market.
They were at our home and the time was 12:30 pm. I was getting late for the office as I usually leave home at 12:30 to reach the workplace.
I was hesitant about how to tell them that I am getting late. I gathered some courage and left and started getting prepared for the workplace.
I left for the office but got late by a few minutes than my usual time.
I was worried about what they might have thought as they came to visit us and I left them for the office.
I would have surely taken the off from work if they had informed me earlier about their arrival.
How do you deal with unexpected guests? What would you have done, if you were in my place?18 people like this
19 responses
@wolfgirl569 (112915)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Aug 22
I dont worry about it. They have to accept that I have things to do. Especially when they were not expected for me to adjust things around
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@sjvg1976 (42079)
• Delhi, India
19 Aug 22
@wolfgirl569 Somewhere you're right but still, I didn't dare to say so but I went to the office leaving them with my wife and kids.
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@wolfgirl569 (112915)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Aug 22
@sjvg1976 They are the ones that showed up unannounced. You have to earn a living.
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@allknowing (142115)
• India
20 Aug 22
I do not like when guests arrive unannounced.
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@Butterfingers (66607)
• India
19 Aug 22
If its important then better to take off but if they are staying for 2-3 days then no need to take off unless its important
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@sjvg1976 (42079)
• Delhi, India
19 Aug 22
I also feel that I could have taken an off but they were returning that day only. If they were staying here then would have taken an off. @Butterfingers
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@cacay1 (84464)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Aug 22
@Butterfingers, that's correct
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@Butterfingers (66607)
• India
19 Aug 22
@sjvg1976 then you should have taken off
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@jefferson126 (3371)
• Shenzhen, China
19 Aug 22
honestly,i dislike unexpected guests,if just one or two guests,i can accept.but if lots of expected guests came to visit,i will get upset.I need time to prepare in advance for much guests,but if they are unexpected,will get me in a hurry to entertain them,plus so much guests will confuse my life's order.I am hospitable for sure,but i hope to put guests on a schedule,then i can treat them in a leisure way but not hurried.
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@cacay1 (84464)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Aug 22
@jefferson126, me too, don't Iike unexpected guests. I won't compromise my work. One time I told the unexpected guests at home to come back weekend to have time to entertain them. I knew what they felt, but I won't compromise my work or else I would have a bad evaluation.
me too, don't Iike unexpected guests. I won't compromise my work. One time I told the unexpected guests at home to come back weekend to have time to entertain them. I knew what they felt, but I won't compromise my work or else I would have a bad evaluation.1 person likes this
@cacay1 (84464)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
21 Aug 22
@jefferson126 you're absolutely correct. They should not appear during workdays.
@jefferson126 (3371)
• Shenzhen, China
20 Aug 22
@cacay1 ,I think you did a right thing with courage,although the guests may get upset,we have to choose work when there is a conflict bewteen work and guests.
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@everwonderwhy (7385)
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19 Aug 22
Is it normal in your culture for relatives or friends to just pay you a visit without graciously letting you know first, at least a week before?
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@Nakitakona (56481)
• Philippines
22 Aug 22
I have the same situation you have. I'm very sorry to leave them and report to work.
@Beestring (15015)
• Hong Kong
19 Aug 22
My friends or even family members usually call or text me before they come. If I were you, I would just be honest with the guests that you had to go to work.
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@cacay1 (84464)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Aug 22
@jefferson126, that's the right thing. It's not good to pretend.
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@PRUELPO (56)
• Cavite City, Philippines
20 Aug 22
That was a surprise visit. Me too, I don't like unexpected guests. However, it cannot be avoided to happen. It is better than an expected guest who did not show up - after spending much time in preparation for his visit...
@cacay1 (84464)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
19 Aug 22
Soon they will understand you're not on a leave of work and that you need to report. They should have told you they'll come on that day so you can file one day leave of absence. You can't compromise your work. Your wifey surely explained well to them.
@gtdoss (1013)
• United States
19 Aug 22
I don't think I've ever had unexpected guests, but if I did get some, I would probably go to work as if everything was normal. I mean, if they came to my home unexpectedly, which is a little rude (in my opinion), then they shouldn't expect me or my family to suddenly stop what we have to do.
