Sitting on Suitcases Surprise

With first morning coffee in hand, I stepped over unpacked suitcases to answer the door.
To our surprise, it is workman here to refinish our wood floors on main level. WHAT?

We had told them we would return from our trip on that date
which translated to them as we wanted the work STARTED that day. I wondered why did didn't set a start date with me. To him, that was the start date.

SO~ from this we should remember we are living in this multi-culture world and be more specific, especially when planning such a major event. . English language has subtle differences that are understood by other English as a first language people and maybe not be others.

Let them in or send them away? Let them in~ why not?

The best part is that now the floors are totally beautiful and will season and harden until Monday when the house will be put back together. We walk gingerly in sock feet today on the main level and me, looking and thinking of totally changes in furniture placement.
One thing always leads to another. Right?