What's the most tactful and nicest way to tell a friend to stop showing up at my house unannounced?
471747
Subtle messages like telling him you will make a drink and need to have a bite to eat but not inviting them to share, don't even make them a coffee.\nStart doing the hoovering/vaccuming shortly after they turn up.
118156
You take a fly swater and........ no wait thats mean and thats what I would do. Just keep your door close and just tell them to knock before them come in and you can tell them to come in or not\n\n\nNow if it dosen't have to do with your room then just tell them to stop bothering you in the nices voice
497008
Mind your own business and let your friend handle it.  If she or he needs your help, they'll ask.  Then you have all rights to kick that persons *ss for messing with your friend.
879648
Come right out and tell him.....you know, you talk too much and it gets on my nerves....\n\nI have a friend like that two......it is annoying!!
735259
just tell him that if he doesnt do stuff around the house or get a job. then you will kick out of your house.
1120258
Just make it increasingly uncomfortable for them - they'll get the message.   I've seen that happen (to me) and it didn't take long to figure out that I wasn't welcome... I moved on to greener pastures. \n\nYou might start by turning over a new leaf and changing a bunch of stuff around - then just keep on mentioning one more little thing...    \n\nLeave some apartment finder guides around the house too. \n\nCheers!
877103
You polite?  Christ, now I've heard it all... anyway the way I deal with them is to say the following: \n\n"I'm busy can I call you back at around 11 tonight"\nThey will usually reply and say I'm not here then, I'm at home\n"oh give me your home number then and I will call you there"\nThey say we can't give out our home numbers\n"oh can I not call you at home then?"\nno\n"what makes you think you can fecking call me at home then you daft feckwit?" \n\nNormally they hang up.
628447
Are they calling first or just showing up?\n\nGosh if they are just showing up, you could always say you didn't make enough for more than just you/your family.\n\nIf they are just showing up, you can simply say "tonight is not a good night".  Remember you don't have to explain to them why.  So if they ask just say, it just ins't.\n\nAnd you can always tell them you are giving them their drink in a "to go" cup. LOL. ;)
466034
make it sound like something normal and you really don't care abut his answer.\na friend can help you. You can tell him that you lost a bat and if you don't go out with him you will have to do something something you hate most or something like that.\n you will figure that out.
429786
start by not following him everywhere.if they ask you before goin out if you wanna tag along just say no thanks and don't call to check in on him
911780
might sound like the easy way out, but make stuff up.   Or you tell them it's none of their business.  Or you can just be very vague and not get into details.   good luck.
670388
that depends on how close in location you are to this friend. are you somewhere where they csn just drive by and knock unexpectedly? or see if there are lights on? dont play the sick card because then they may feel the urge to come check on you. if you dont plan to leave the house and really dont want to worry about being disturbed. anelderly out of town guest is always a winner. aunt so-&-so from 200 miles away always wins. ESPECIALLY if gramdma ditchdaparty comes along with her. just dont stammer or let there be any awkward silence after you tell them. no opportunities to ask alot of questions. be sure you "have to go" after you tell them. be sure you say it enough times to yourself. you have to sell the product or nothing you say will work.
585762
Well, they can pretty much do whatever they want.  They aren't allowed to enter your home unannouced unless there is an emergency, but I've never heard that a "friendly visit" was against the law.  I would be so annoyed if my landlord did what yours does.  It's obnoxious and rude and some people just don't get it.  The only thing you can do is be straight forward and honest about it.  Start with a polite, "thanks for stopping by, we will call you if we need anything" and if they don't get the hint be more direct.
432654
Ask 1 of ur pals to distract the friend!
864993
Usually the landlord does have the right to show the place while you are still living there.  However, there are some techniques you can use to make him stop.\n\nNext time he calls, empty out your garbage can into the middle of the living room.  Perferably, it should contain last night's dinner.\n\nConspicuously put out rat traps and/or rat poison and a can of Raid.\n\nWhen he shows up at your door, answer it in you most-worn pair of boxers.
759730
You need to tell the police about this and you also need to tell your parents  if you are still living with them.  If not then you need to tell you friends so that they can help you and keep you company.  Get a restraining order and it may also be smart to limit your activities for awhile and make sure when you do need to go somewhere that you are never alone.  Always keep a friend by your side and make sure you're always in the public eye.  Limit your night activities.  It is better to be safe than sorry.
151404
Get privacy manager. That usually stops the unwanted call. And if it doesn't they have to tell you who is calling. An operator comes on the phone and asks you if you want to accept the call or no. That has stopped a ton of unwanted calls at my house.