JoyfulC 132299 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 I spent an hour this morning with a wonderful new friend. But we didn't get off on such a good foot. Shortly before he was due to arrive, I noticed a man wandering up and down the road. ?? I live on a little dead end road with only three homes on it. When I see someone wandering around on the street, I look out my window and wonder, who's that? What's he doing? I'm pretty sure my neighbours do too! But if I see someone park in front of one of my neighbours' homes, I don't wonder at all. Obviously the person is visiting my neighbour. Nothing wrong with that, and none of my business. When he came to the door, I asked him what he was doing, and where was his car? Oh, he parked it elsewhere and decided to walk up. "To be discreet." Groan!! Actually, where I live, that probably pretty much ensured anything but! When I do encounter my neighbours, one topic of discussion often comes up: did you see those people down by the path to the river? I wonder who they were." "There was some woman out walking around. I thought she was a Jehovah's Witness, but she didn't come to my door. Did you see her?" Nobody ever says, "hey, who was that guy who came to your house yesterday?" That would be nosy and inappropriate. They only seem to notice and talk about the ones wandering around on foot. Because it's unusual to see non-locals walking around out here. Everybody notices. Guys, we want to be as discreet as much as you do. And we know our neighbourhoods. And our neighbours. That's why we sometimes give you very precise instructions for where to park and what to do when you arrive. Please follow our instructions. (And, of course, the same advice goes to SPs when visiting a client's address.) Thank you! 11 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zorobaby 4121 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 very well said :) ive been past cmj west before, and ive seen guys just standing there knocking on the door... very obvious buzzer right next to you... nope knock... cmj isnt even on the same floor as that door lol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest realnicehat Report post Posted October 1, 2013 Thanks for the reminder. It's amazing (and a little sad) how often this needs to be brought up. A thread from just 3 months ago: http://www.cerb.ca/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=140292&highlight=directions Maybe there should be a mandatory written cerb test before you can book with one of the ladies. It would ensure that newbies read all the helpful guidelines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoyfulC 132299 Report post Posted October 1, 2013 The other thing, too, is that if there's some reason you can't follow the SP's instructions, phone her and explain. She will help you come up with the best alternative. She knows the area best! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabriella Laurence 301887 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 The Importance of following Instructions.... http://www.cerb.ca/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=78942 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tongue twister 842 Report post Posted October 8, 2013 Well said Christine. I Live in a rural area and you do notice strange and or thing's that are out of the ordinary more so than if you lived in a bustling neighborhood. T.T. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
