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sjmjgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
566 Posts
Stephanie
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
USA
566 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 03 2014 : 5:14:33 PM
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Ordered food for delivery tonight from a local restaurant. I'm waiting in the kitchen for the food to come when about 20 minutes later, I hear a car door shut. I walked across the kitchen to grab my purse off the table when all of a sudden, I hear the front door open! The delivery boy, who I have never met, just walked right into my house! No knock, no doorbell, nothing! I was so startled, I didn't even think to say anything. I just paid for the food and he left. I know the owner and she would be horrified that this happened, but I don't want him to lose his job ( he's obviously still in high school) over one mistake. Do I tell her or do I just let it go? I've never had this problem before, so this is new to me! Help!
Farmgirl Sister # 3810
Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
- Dalai Lama
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2014 : 7:07:21 PM
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I would tell her, Stephanie... She can clarify the rules with her employees - he doesn't need to be fired. Some people just don't know protocol, that's all. Then you also have to realize that you don't know this person - who knows what he is capable of doing? And what if he does this at someone else's home and the owner isn't as understanding as you - what if the owner pulls out a weapon and clubs him or something? And finally, what if the owner loses business over the kid doing the same thing elsewhere? It all could so easily be rectified. So, no, please don't feel bad. It's simply a safety and protocol issue. Some people need to be told, that's all. You're not being mean - you're being wise and caring. Hopefully, the kid's boss will be the same! :) Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
4000 Posts
Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
4000 Posts |
Posted - Jan 03 2014 : 9:04:12 PM
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I agree with Nini. Do not let this slide. Speak kindly but clearly to the restaurant owner. Everyone wins if you speak up.
Marie, Sister #5142
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AFinkberry
True Blue Farmgirl
310 Posts
Ally
Kalama
Washington
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Posted - Jan 03 2014 : 10:28:56 PM
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Well that's alarming! Yeah, I agree with Nini and Marie! Talk to the owner and let her know that he really startled you. The owner will know how to handle the situation.
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
"There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness." ~His Holiness the Dalai Lama |
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Lavender Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
1979 Posts
Brenda
Jackson
MI
USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2014 : 10:40:03 AM
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So sorry that happened to you. It is scary! I have had people come in to my house, break into my house and steal things from me. Sorry to say we keep the doors locked almost all the time now. Even when we are home or just out in the yard. It has happened to me in different places I have lived not just here. We also lock our vehicles too. Someone took things our of vehicles around here. They were caught, but it happened again later on.
It sure was nice in the days gone by when we could leave things unlocked even when we went to town. Not anymore.
Lavender Rose
Each day we add to our legacy-good or bad. Our Daily Bread |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2014 : 05:17:01 AM
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Yep, that would have startled me! Maybe tell and make her promise to go easy on the kid? Tough call!
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Cindy Lou
True Blue Farmgirl
2325 Posts
Susan
Lonsdale
MN
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2014 : 06:49:54 AM
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I agree, the owner needs to know but I agree it should be a learning experience for the kid, not a reason to lose the job.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1920 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
1920 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2014 : 3:55:00 PM
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It is scary. But the owner needs to know. The kid is very lucky that you didn't pull a weapon on him. Now a days you have to be safe. We keep our doors locked all the time now. So sad.
Laurie
"Smile and be yourself everyday"
Country girl at heart
Laurie
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