I think this person is great, and I value his friendship. However, I am very busy and I work out of home. This friend has a habit of calling and making "spontaneous" requests to stop in for a glass of wine. I always thought it was rather rude to invite yourself to another person's home? Any ideas on how I can delicately navigate this awkward situation without alienating my acquaintance ?
How do you discourage a local friend from inviting himself over to your home or just dropping by?
Tell him sweetly that you have a pile of invoices to type (or whatever you do) and ask if you can call him later to set up a good day to meet for lunch.
Reply:Thank you for your help everyone. I like that all three answers have a similar theme of honesty and directness. I owe myself that, and of course I owe that to my friend.
What great women you are to give me such advice!
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Reply:If he invites himself over, simply say it's not a good time but you'll give him a call and get together soon (then do so, as soon as you have time/desire). Same when he drops by unannounced...people can't take advantage of you unless you let them.
Reply:Tell him that you are busy and would love his company if he would give you plenty of notice.
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