Thread: Suspicious Man.
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Old Jun 13, 2012, 03:32 PM
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You need to tell him directly and clearly that your water and hose are no longer available to him to use and he will have to find another place to wash up.


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Originally Posted by Rose Panachée View Post
If the behavior was in a public place, I might say something (working on my assertiveness ); however, to confront someone in/at your own home would be a little scary to me (especially if the person was questionable to begin with).

I would let the police handle it.
Telling him directly and clearly can be done with kindness and a smile on your face and in your voice. In other words, it need not be confrontational, just matter of fact and nothing personal.
Thanks for this!
KathyM, lynn P., Open Eyes