Miss Manners: Daughter’s friend barges in at 7 a.m. without knocking

PUBLISHED Friday, March 13, 2026 · judith martin, nicholas martin, jacobina martin

AI BRIEFING

⬤ It's never okay to enter someone's house without knocking, regardless of the time of day.
⬤ A gentle knock on the door is a basic courtesy to announce one's presence and allow the homeowner to decide whether to let them in.
⬤ Forcing entry, even at 7 a.m., is an invasion of privacy and can be considered harassment.