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kircubbin2000 Sun 31-May-26 15:33:07

A friend asked me this morning if I wanted to go for a walk.When I said no he said he'd drop in later as he had a magazine and a couple of small things to return.
Now I can't settle as I have no idea what time he's coming and whether he will expect to come in for coffee or just drop and go.
Does anyone else have problems with vague appointments?. I like to know what time to expect people.

BoggledMind Sun 31-May-26 15:37:42

Presuming you have a contact for this friend, ask him what time roughly, as you have things to do in the meantime.

It's not unreasonable to expect a time stated for a visit.

BlueBelle Sun 31-May-26 15:41:41

I no longer have friends that ‘drop in’ I used to when I was young and it didn’t bother me, but it hasn’t happened for a long time and it would bother me now, I like to know where I am and where I stand.

kircubbin2000 Sun 31-May-26 15:43:04

I should have done that at the time.

Cossy Sun 31-May-26 15:47:40

I’m afraid I’ve become very anxious and a bit annoyed with “non” plans and random drop-ins.

When younger, fitter and less grumpy, I used to love it, I just don’t feel the same now.

I’d text him.

JaneJudge Sun 31-May-26 15:53:18

drives me spare

Shel1951 Sun 31-May-26 15:56:44

Send a text as you might have to pop out

AGAA4 Sun 31-May-26 16:19:56

I don't like vague plans either. Sometimes people don't turn up at all and then arrive unexpectedly on another day.
I always want to know what later means. Could be 3pm or 10pm?

GrannyGravy13 Sun 31-May-26 16:44:15

I am just grateful that most of my friends are still here and able to pop round as and when. If I have no other plans, friends are always welcome.

An excuse for a catch up, coffee, tea and/or wine 🍷☕️🫖

Oreo Sun 31-May-26 16:47:45

Me too GG13 😃

Erica23 Sun 31-May-26 16:53:52

I don’t like it either I’ve stayed in two many days waiting. I can’t settle to anything if I know someone is coming.
I always ask now, and pin them down to at least morning or afternoon so at least the whole day isn’t wasted.

Gingster Sun 31-May-26 16:56:53

I like to know . Not that they wouldn’t be welcome but I can’t settle and am on edge , can’t get down to anything thinking they’ll be arriving. (Or not). 😤

Jaxjacky Sun 31-May-26 17:01:10

Unless I was going out it wouldn’t bother me.