The House Boy is responsible for Answering The Front Door whenever practical, and obeying protocol which requires the use of the installed peephole for pre-screening, then opening the door to the required 45 degree angle for known visitors, remembering to check identification prior to entry when necessary, advising first-time visitors that the House Boy is undressed and not to enter if nudity would offend them, and strictly obeying all other aspects of protocol including presenting himself in a professional yet friendly manner so that social and professional relationships are not jeopardized, all while remaining naked and uncovered in compliance with the Nudity Rule (Rule #1) which defines the official ‘House Boy Uniform’ as his ‘Contemporary Uncovered Epidermis’ not including any optional footwear or approved decorative jewelry.

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The House Boy is responsible for Answering The Front Door, except when it is impractical due to other duties or when the Master or a guest chooses to answer the door instead. A peephole is provided to allow viewing from inside, and the outdoor porch area is not visible from the street or nearby homes due to creative landscaping. The House Boy must open the door to an angle of at least 45 degrees and greet known visitors properly with his full body visible from head to toe, except when they are paid workers like plumbers, salespersons, or first responders. For unknown visitors, the House Boy is permitted to crack the door a few inches, sufficient to interact with the visitor while only implying full nudity for the initial greeting and conversation. When a House Boy is uncertain how to proceed he should attempt to notify the Master immediately so that a decision can be made whether and how far to open the door or not. Final authority over who is invited or allowed to remain inside the house always rests with the Master, and there will be No Hiding While Undressed (See below, Rule #28) by any House Boy, either before or after guests have arrived. 

First-time visitors must always be made aware that the House Boy is undressed, and that they should not choose to enter if nudity will offend them. Those who agree to enter anyway by their words or actions relinquish any right to complain, and the House Boy is subsequently prohibited from attempting to cover or conceal his nudity even if a guest subsequently displays disapproval or embarrassment. The Master’s home is a social place and guests of various genders, races, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds are friends and colleagues. The House Boy must present himself in a professional yet friendly manner and is never permitted to answer the front door with a penis which is substantially erect for any reason, except when a rule specifically permits or he is instructed to do so, or in an actual emergency. 

All visitors must be the age of majority, and identification must be checked in case of doubt. The Master does not allow nor invite salespersons or religious proselytizers inside the house unless the Master is genuinely interested in learning about the product or service or belief system being ‘sold’, and even then the Master will specifically advise the visitor that the House Boy is completely undressed and not to enter if male nudity “including the sight of a penis and testicles” might offend them, therefore interactions between the House Boy and people like Vacuum Cleaner Salespersons or Mormon Missionaries is extremely rare (but not impossible). In the unlikely event someone in this category still chooses to enter after all warnings have been given, the House Boy has no right to object and must remain naked and compliant with all rules and protocols to avoid disciplinary action. 

In the example photo, a collared House Boy hears the doorbell on a weekday morning and hurries from the back of the house down the hallway to answer the front door. Although it’s chilly in the foyer, the House Boy can’t allow the temporary discomfort of ‘goose bumps’ or the embarrassment of ’genital shrinkage’ to interfere with his obligation of Answering The Front Door, because the Master is expecting a professional colleague to arrive shortly and a prompt and friendly greeting is not only vital but absolutely required. During and after a professional colleague’s visit, the House Boy will take seriously the security and privacy of the Master and his guest, and will comply with the See No Evil, Hear No Evil, and Speak No Evil protocol (See below, Rule #239). The House Boy will also use only Appropriate Terminology (See below, Rule #123), and will speak using the terms “Sir” and “Ma’am” when Addressing Authority (See below, Rule #305). 

Protocol for Answering The Back Door is covered under a separate rule since it opens to a private and gated area where the House Boy need not be as concerned about inconveniences like using the peephole or hiding an erection.

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Rule 107A-B — Answering the Front Door 
Classified: Household Duties 
Classified: Duties & Chores 
Formerly: Rule 107-B — Answering the Front Door