>>When I come to your house, ring the bell and wait for you to open the door, will you simply not come to the door or will you come there anyway and tell me that I'm not welcome? Unless I'm stalking you, the second reaction is the proper behavior. Why, do you think?
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>My door bell does not work! :)
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>I was raised to communicate with a person before going to that person’s house. Do not open your door to strangers. “No Solicitors” signs do not work.

Ha! In the UK a solicitor is a lawyer. Essentially he is the one who deals with the client, gets all the details, etc. It's a barrister who pleads the case in court. A solicitor also does conveyancing, wills, corporate law - that sort of thing.

On the other hand, I wouldn't want a solicitor calling on me either! :-)

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>Why should I open my door? It is mine to do with as I please. I will not explain why I do not let you or anyone else into my house. You could get shot trespassing! :)