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rhymes_with_snoop t1_ix2cryg wrote

Reply to comment by redbucket75 in TIFU by eating out by zeldamuffin

Real question, though, what purpose does knocking do if you don't wait for a response? What does it accomplish to knock then immediately walk in?

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redbucket75 t1_ix2ev3d wrote

You'd have to ask someone who does it. Maybe avoid startling the easily startled?

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Thrawn89 t1_ix3li31 wrote

We live in a society. Social customs exist so that people are used to interacting with each other in a relatively consistent way. Everyone acts differently, sure, but when a social customs is violated, it's extremely noticable. They don't always have practical use or make sense.

Knocking before entering is a social custom that people follow even though they intend on opening the door without a response.

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