My wife, home alone, opened the door to a door-to-door salesman.

[Rorey]

83. Sadly, I live in a city where solicitors can't read

I never, ever open the door if I don't know who it is. If someone rings my doorbell when I'm home, I might open my office window after checking my cameras, and then I ask what they're purpose is and tell them I'm not interested. I'm considering putting a chain across the steps leading to my front door.

My mom used to have a saying, "If you're not invited, you're not welcome." It sounds a little harsh, but I really don't like surprise visitors, even if I know them. I prefer to get at least a little bit of a heads-up that someone will be visiting. I do the same for others. I always call or text ahead and ask if it's a good time.