Straight away, I start a 1-to-10 count. Second knock on 10, and I start walking away—even if I can hear or see them moving towards the door. No '739' on the first attempt. I can guarantee within a few weeks they are up and jumping out of their chairs to answer the door!"
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How Long Do Posties Have to Wait after Knocking on Door
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Re: How Long Do Posties Have to Wait after Knocking on Door
"I have come to the conclusion that very few respond to the first knock. 
Straight away, I start a 1-to-10 count. Second knock on 10, and I start walking away—even if I can hear or see them moving towards the door. No '739' on the first attempt. I can guarantee within a few weeks they are up and jumping out of their chairs to answer the door!"
Straight away, I start a 1-to-10 count. Second knock on 10, and I start walking away—even if I can hear or see them moving towards the door. No '739' on the first attempt. I can guarantee within a few weeks they are up and jumping out of their chairs to answer the door!"