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It is not universally rude for parents to stop in and visit for a while when they are coming to your house.

It is not universally rude for you to choose not to interact with them.

Both behaviors are fine.  Nobody is wrong here.

But if you are thirsty, you should probably go get a drink.[/quote]

It is rude to say you are going to “drop something off” and then impose for a visit. [/quote]

First, the IL's had the conversation with the DH, and he doesn't appear to have a problem with talking with them for a bit.  OP was just "under the impression" that they would wave and leave.

Second, in my family/social circle we often stop by and chat.  In fact, it might be considered odd for me to be literally at a friend/family member's house and not stop in.  EX: a friend comes by to drop off a borrowed dish and she comes in and we chat for a while.  If I'm busy, I tell her and she leaves.  (Which is what DH should do if he has no more time to spend with them.)

Not saying the above is what everybody should do.  But it is absolutely what many people do in fact do, and it is normal and accepted.

Not universally rude.[/quote]

You don’t work and live in Mayberry, right. Bet you don’t even have kids. [/quote]

Huh?  I have two kids.  But not sure why that matters.[/quote]

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