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By *Effy- OP Woman 1 day ago
Scotland |
Is having workmen in your house the most awkward thing on the planet?
I'm sat propped up on the end of my couch like I don't live here.
Are you supposed to make small talk?
Do you offer them a cup of tea and a biscuit? |
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I offer a drink but I don't do small talk haha.
I tend to bugger off somewhere where I can't see them.
It's funny as I'm not usually an awkward person but it's such a weird feeling when you have workmen in your house. |
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I'm fantasizing about a workman actually turning up. Three people so far have priced my jobs up, none have actually returned to do said jobs.
When one actually turns up, I offer drinks and leave them to it. |
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By *Effy- OP Woman 1 day ago
Scotland |
"I offer a drink but I don't do small talk haha.
I tend to bugger off somewhere where I can't see them.
It's funny as I'm not usually an awkward person but it's such a weird feeling when you have workmen in your house. "
Right?! I don't know where to put myself. On the other hand though, it's probably just as awkward for them when they go into someone's house and find them sitting like a statue 😂 |
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"I offer a drink but I don't do small talk haha.
I tend to bugger off somewhere where I can't see them.
It's funny as I'm not usually an awkward person but it's such a weird feeling when you have workmen in your house.
Right?! I don't know where to put myself. On the other hand though, it's probably just as awkward for them when they go into someone's house and find them sitting like a statue 😂"
True, it’s like going into a museum and thinking the statues are staring at your every movement |
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"Is he hot?
I'm not about to start noshing off the electrician 😂"
Of course not! That's why you leave your sex toys out so you have have an "OMG, I'm so embarrassed" moment that all tradies talk about that definitely happened |
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"Is having workmen in your house the most awkward thing on the planet?
I'm sat propped up on the end of my couch like I don't live here.
Are you supposed to make small talk?
Do you offer them a cup of tea and a biscuit? "
In all the "documenteries" I've watched you should "oops" spilled some tea on his crotch and insist he takes them off to be washed.... |
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"Is having workmen in your house the most awkward thing on the planet?
I'm sat propped up on the end of my couch like I don't live here.
Are you supposed to make small talk?
Do you offer them a cup of tea and a biscuit? "
Tea and biscuit, I'm on way |
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By *Effy- OP Woman 1 day ago
Scotland |
"Is he hot?
I'm not about to start noshing off the electrician 😂
Of course not! That's why you leave your sex toys out so you have have an "OMG, I'm so embarrassed" moment that all tradies talk about that definitely happened"
He just reached over me to access a plug socket. Does this mean he wants to do anal next? |
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"Is having workmen in your house the most awkward thing on the planet?
I'm sat propped up on the end of my couch like I don't live here.
Are you supposed to make small talk?
Do you offer them a cup of tea and a biscuit? "
Always offer them a drink if you have biscuits then it's bonus 👍 |
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Dont bend over to pick anything up or you will end up on here tomorrow.
"Traide here went to a womans house yesterday, Coor she wanted it, bent over on purpose so i could rearrange her organs. Didnt wash her hair cos she wanted me to smell the sex scent. Gagging for it she was" |
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"Is he hot?
I'm not about to start noshing off the electrician 😂
Of course not! That's why you leave your sex toys out so you have have an "OMG, I'm so embarrassed" moment that all tradies talk about that definitely happened
He just reached over me to access a plug socket. Does this mean he wants to do anal next? "
You may have missed your cue to offer to do it for them and offer yourself bent over assuming the position 😔 |
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"Dont bend over to pick anything up or you will end up on here tomorrow.
"Traide here went to a womans house yesterday, Coor she wanted it, bent over on purpose so i could rearrange her organs. Didnt wash her hair cos she wanted me to smell the sex scent. Gagging for it she was""
🤣🤣🤣 |
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I hate it! I feel like an intruder in my own home. It's even worse when they are a bit pervy!
I am polite and offer a drink depending on how long I think they are going to be here for, but I hide away after that! |
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I do stuff on my phone or read.
I had a bit of a panic when one turned up last week to do an energy something or other, because I didn't know he was measuring rooms and windows.
I went to be that evening and felt relief that I hadn't left anything embarrassing out.
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Offer to make him a tea or coffee and then say give me a shout if you need anything. Then go in another room and let him get on with it.
Very few things worse than working in someones home with them watching your every move |
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By *Effy- OP Woman 1 day ago
Scotland |
"Dont bend over to pick anything up or you will end up on here tomorrow.
"Traide here went to a womans house yesterday, Coor she wanted it, bent over on purpose so i could rearrange her organs. Didnt wash her hair cos she wanted me to smell the sex scent. Gagging for it she was""
Great! Probably thinks i had pyjama bottoms on for easy access🙄 |
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By *Effy- OP Woman 1 day ago
Scotland |
"I hate it! I feel like an intruder in my own home. It's even worse when they are a bit pervy!
I am polite and offer a drink depending on how long I think they are going to be here for, but I hide away after that! "
He done lots of huffing and puffing then left. No creepy vibes thankfully. Although, I definitely gave off lots of them. |
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By *ino200Man 1 day ago
Bournemouth,london and Sienna |
"Is having workmen in your house the most awkward thing on the planet?
I'm sat propped up on the end of my couch like I don't live here.
Are you supposed to make small talk?
Do you offer them a cup of tea and a biscuit? " No dont offer them a cup of tea and a biscuit that'll make them think they can take a break ,get the whip out  |
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By *iver78Man 1 day ago
barton upon humber |
Why I used to work at people's homes I would prefer it if they just got with there day , dident really want to chat , even if they were hot lol , was there to a job and get in and out as quick as possible
The worse ones to do were middle aged women haha , they just hovers and tried to chit chat or men who new how to do everything and would tell constantly try to tell you that they coykd of done it themselfs " but " !!
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I always find it awkward as fuck. Thankfully as my landlord lives upstairs and has a spare key I usually ask him to let them in/out and I work from the office instead. He's retired so he's always happy to keep an eye on them as I can't really work from home properly when they're being noisy. |
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My landlord wanted to come today to repaint the living room and fix the odd bits that need doing that I didn’t want to particularly pay for. My only issue is I’m stuck in a horrendous hangover from my weekend antics, ended up giving in and just telling them to help themselves😂 |
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Offer them a cup of tea or coffee.
If you're super friendly offer them a bacon sandwich or something.
If you're super super friendly do all of that in your underwear.
But mostly leave them alone. They just want to crack on with the job and get it done. |
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By *viatrixWoman 1 day ago
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I hate it. I get so stressed having strange people in my house.
And it always has to be when I am on days off after a really difficult work stint.
I never offer anything- no one ever offers me anything when at a shift at work haha |
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"I hate it. I get so stressed having strange people in my house.
And it always has to be when I am on days off after a really difficult work stint.
I never offer anything- no one ever offers me anything when at a shift at work haha "
I've been getting expressos and pastry's given to me. Best work team ever. |
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"Always asked if they want a brewother than that don't really engage as they are getting paid to do a job, not chat to me.
But then I am a tight arsed Yorkshire man"
Offering a brew is courtesy. I don't want to speak them though and generally like being left alone. Makes it less awkward if they are friendly but still id probably move what I was doing to another room. |
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If you can, put the radio on. It breaks the awkward silence. Having been the workman in people’s houses many times, it can be awkward for everyone if it’s quiet. Nothing worse than feeling like you’re being watched and judged, even if you really aren’t. It’s nice if the radio is on and you settle and just get into your routine. You will end up with a better job, done quicker too I think. Self conscious workers cock up. |
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"Is having workmen in your house the most awkward thing on the planet?
I'm sat propped up on the end of my couch like I don't live here.
Are you supposed to make small talk?
Do you offer them a cup of tea and a biscuit? "
Well as a workmen I do think it’s kinda polite to get offered at least a cuppa tea 😁 |
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By *iver78Man 1 day ago
barton upon humber |
"Is having workmen in your house the most awkward thing on the planet?
I'm sat propped up on the end of my couch like I don't live here.
Are you supposed to make small talk?
Do you offer them a cup of tea and a biscuit?
Well as a workmen I do think it’s kinda polite to get offered at least a cuppa tea 😁"
I always appreciated getting offerd a drink tbh rare I'd expect, I just wanted to in and out , but I was self employed , can't see why people would feel awkward though , I have had sex with clients but never on a first visit lol , I blame the old confession films lol |
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What are the odds of me finding a sparkie that is highly sexed , handsome like an adonis , got a great sense of humour , does fantastic spot on work , undercharges and fancies much older women , well past their prime and who refuse to make fucking cups of tea ?? |
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By *Effy- OP Woman 1 day ago
Scotland |
"What are the odds of me finding a sparkie that is highly sexed , handsome like an adonis , got a great sense of humour , does fantastic spot on work , undercharges and fancies much older women , well past their prime and who refuse to make fucking cups of tea ??"
He left a card. You want his details, Granny? 👀 |
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"What are the odds of me finding a sparkie that is highly sexed , handsome like an adonis , got a great sense of humour , does fantastic spot on work , undercharges and fancies much older women , well past their prime and who refuse to make fucking cups of tea ??"
None of above but always willing to please |
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"What are the odds of me finding a sparkie that is highly sexed , handsome like an adonis , got a great sense of humour , does fantastic spot on work , undercharges and fancies much older women , well past their prime and who refuse to make fucking cups of tea ??"
Coffee and crumpets? I'm not a sparkie but an engineer who'll clean your gutters  |
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By *ino200Man 1 day ago
Bournemouth,london and Sienna |
"What are the odds of me finding a sparkie that is highly sexed , handsome like an adonis , got a great sense of humour , does fantastic spot on work , undercharges and fancies much older women , well past their prime and who refuse to make fucking cups of tea ??" I dont drink tea  |
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