When the temperature rises, it sends lots of us running (or walking, with a fan in hand) to find shade.
Not only is it important to keep ourselves cool, but we must look after our furry friends. Despite this, one woman was left furious when her neighbour asked if she could bring her dog over, and sit in the homeowner's garden one summer afternoon.
The pooch owner, who had to leave her property for an hour while her estate agent visited for a viewing, hoped to sit in the neighbour's shaded outdoor space. But the woman in question could not understand the request, given the pair live near "a huge, leafy park with benches."
In her post to Mumsnet, she explained: "Not sure if I am being unreasonable or just curmudgeonly. Neighbour is selling her house. Has a visit this afternoon. Wants to sit in our garden in the shade (hot here today) for one hour with her dog whilst the estate agent shows the house."
"Not sure why this has p****d me off really as it doesn't affect me, but why can't she just sit in the park for an hour? she added.
Fellow users of the online forum took to the comment section to share their thoughts. Some users were keen to share essential ways to rid of the awkward situation, whilst others openly agreed that the woman was being unreasonable.
One user suggested: "'I'm sorry but that doesn't work for me. Why not take a quick stroll around the park instead?' Should cover it." A second said: "I think as a one off it's probably okay, isn't it? She probably just wants to be close by. If she does it for every viewing then I'd start to get a bit miffed."
The homeowner replied: "If she does it for every viewing then I'd start to get a bit miffed." But someone else thought: "Presumably if she asked you she feels you're on good terms. She probably just wants to be close so she can go straight back home if the viewing is only a few minutes.
"Seems a little anti neighbourly to be cross unless there's some other background." Another agreed: "Personally I wouldn't have a problem with this. We get on well with our neighbours and its not like its putting you out in any way."
They added: "If for whatever reason you don't want her to, it's quite easy to say no. I wouldn't ever expect any favours if you need them though."
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