Dear Queenie,
I work at night and have to sleep during the day, get my housework done, sometimes run errands, and just relax for a while and do nothing, but my family and friends are all “day people” and think it is okay to call me or drop in on me whenever I am at home, even though I have explained all this to them and asked them not to.
Queenie, how do I get them to let me get my rest and my “alone time”?—Night person
Dear Night person,
Instead of telling your friends and family when not to call or visit you, give them a specific time(s) when they can do so. The rest of the time, do not answer the phone or open your door. If the person leaves a message or a note, reply to it during the time(s) when the call or visit would be welcome.
