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"Dear Harriet" - agony aunt for ND problems (for fun!)

Alexa

Magazines and newspapers used to have an “agony aunt” column, where people could ask for advice about relationships. So, how about an ND-problems agony aunt?

What’s your question?


Dear Harriet

How can I get my NT neighbours to stop dropping by and ringing my doorbell without warning? They seem unsure and surprised when I answer the door in my pyjamas with unwashed hair on days when I’m not expecting anyone. Should I post a notice on the door to ring come back in half an hour?

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  • Alexa said:

    Dear Harriet

    How can I get my NT neighbours to stop dropping by and ringing my doorbell without warning?

    Dear Alexa, one solution is to remove your doorbell and cover your front door with padding that renders it impervious to knocking. The downside is that you will not receive any parcels from couriers so you will have to go shopping, you will not know when the visitors you do want have arrived and you will not get to have those fun meetings with people asking if you are familiar with the imaginary deity of their choosing.

    If this seems too extreme then creating a highly uncomfortable environment for guests is another good option - tall chairs with one uneven leg, deeply uncomfortable chairs or a pet who delights in sniffing crotches are all effective ways of making them think twice before coming back.

    Good luck.

    Harriet.

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  • Alexa said:

    Dear Harriet

    How can I get my NT neighbours to stop dropping by and ringing my doorbell without warning?

    Dear Alexa, one solution is to remove your doorbell and cover your front door with padding that renders it impervious to knocking. The downside is that you will not receive any parcels from couriers so you will have to go shopping, you will not know when the visitors you do want have arrived and you will not get to have those fun meetings with people asking if you are familiar with the imaginary deity of their choosing.

    If this seems too extreme then creating a highly uncomfortable environment for guests is another good option - tall chairs with one uneven leg, deeply uncomfortable chairs or a pet who delights in sniffing crotches are all effective ways of making them think twice before coming back.

    Good luck.

    Harriet.

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