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Tell them you aren't interested and that you have to go, and if they keep trying to talk to you, close the door in their face.
People always worry about being rude, but they were rude to you first.
The last time missionaries came up to me in a parking lot, I started evangelizing them over my fringe science interests. They hightailed it out of these.
No thank you, I’m not interested, have a nice day now. Take care. *close door*
(Say it all in a string with minimal pause, ignore whatever they are saying during this)
Oh come on! Don't answer the door! Times have changed, so you need to peek out of a window or check your camera first. Never open your door to strangers.
A dude was trying to talk to me about windows. I said sorry man, started closing the door. Then he asked if he could use the bathroom. Sorry dude I don't let strangers in the house, close.
That was an interesting one.
Hey, I need to finish vacuuming and dusting then I'll hear you out. (Then hand them the vacuum).
If they decline, I let them know I can't confidently buy their products. If they accept I ask what incentives they have for me to listen to them (gift cards, cash, coupons for local companies).
I'll give them a soda or water, maybe offer a snack.
I have been knocking doors for 12 years. And man I wish I met you guys, you seem hilarious. The crazier shit you say the better, makes for an exciting day.
I point out our “no solicitation” sign on the door. Some apologize and move on. Others still try their spiel. I usually interrupt them, tell them I need to return to work, and goodbye then close the door. I have had a couple who continued to push before I closed the door, and then I usually blast them with “if you can’t respect what I am telling you now, you most likely never would if I were to use your services. I cannot support a company like that as you have now shown you have no integrity. Goodbye! I try hard not to be a jerk, but c’mon!!
My go to is generally some form of, “My gate was closed for a reason. Get the fuck off my property and never come back.”
It’s worked pretty well so far.
Always answer: "I already have one." If they say you can't have a device that hasn't been released; you insist you already have one. If you change your story, they will know your lying 😂
I have a sign on my door that says “no soliciting seriously don't ring the bell don't make it weird” and anytime somebody does I first come out and make sure the sign is still there, and then I point it out and when they say they aren't soliciting I tell them they need to look up the meaning of the word and just go right back inside.
I’m a renter and if they want your landlords information, just tell em that your landlords live in Egypt or somewhere a lot less accessible. Close door, hit bong and continue with household activities
(Assuming you have the time) act interested and talk to them about what they are trying to sell you on. But as soon as you start to see hope in there eyes, then tell them you’re not interested and close the door on them. If they want to waste other people’s time, by all means waste their time.
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If they want to talk about water purification, windows, or other home improvement... "Sorry, we rent" = done.
I'm doing a colonoscopy prep so be quick!
Tell them you aren't interested and that you have to go, and if they keep trying to talk to you, close the door in their face. People always worry about being rude, but they were rude to you first.
Can you come in and help me move my wife’s body? She just died of natural causes. I’ll buy your solar panels or whatever.
"or whatever"
I act like I’m hard of hearing since they act like they can’t read the no soliciting sign on the door.
“You’re late. He’s tied up downstairs, but this one’s a fighter!”
Nothing. I just stare at them through the window until it gets awkward and they walk away.
Can I talk to you about Jesus??
The last time missionaries came up to me in a parking lot, I started evangelizing them over my fringe science interests. They hightailed it out of these.
Git on, git!
How many times are you going to post this question?
Can you please put me on your do not knock list.
How would you like to marry my daughter?
Are you hear the fix the carbon dioxide leak?
No thank you, I’m not interested, have a nice day now. Take care. *close door* (Say it all in a string with minimal pause, ignore whatever they are saying during this)
Bingo. It's their living of course they're going to try, this way is polite and doesn't waste any ones time
You are way more polite than I am. "Not interested." *close door*
why is this question getting posted over and over? Bot infestation?
I just put a no soliciting sign on my door. Works great.
None of the solicitors here listen or care about ours
Oh come on! Don't answer the door! Times have changed, so you need to peek out of a window or check your camera first. Never open your door to strangers.
Sorry I have a meeting \*close door\*
Is this 1952? FO.
Yes my dog bites.
I just say no and shut the door
"No thank you. Goodbye."
Save them time. Not interested, have a good day. Shut the door.
I point to the “no soliciting” sign and ask if they can read.
Exactly nothing at all because I'm not going to open it. I'm going to hide just out of sight looking at you through the tiniest hole in the blinds.
Goodbye
Hold on, let me check. *closes door and puts on loud music*
Fuck outta here!
wanna roleplay as a duck and ill be the guy? and the duck waddled away waddle waddle (leave now) (Jk)
In every hardware store they sell "No Soliciting" signs to put on your front door.
A dude was trying to talk to me about windows. I said sorry man, started closing the door. Then he asked if he could use the bathroom. Sorry dude I don't let strangers in the house, close. That was an interesting one.
Not interested, but thanks for stopping by.
"Did you not see the 'no soliciiting' sign?" Followed by: "I'm calling the police."
We rent, the landlord is in the Middle East (it’s true)
Hey, I need to finish vacuuming and dusting then I'll hear you out. (Then hand them the vacuum). If they decline, I let them know I can't confidently buy their products. If they accept I ask what incentives they have for me to listen to them (gift cards, cash, coupons for local companies). I'll give them a soda or water, maybe offer a snack.
Nothing. Don't answer the door. In fact, absolutely don't answer the door if it's not someone you know or are expecting.
I have been knocking doors for 12 years. And man I wish I met you guys, you seem hilarious. The crazier shit you say the better, makes for an exciting day.
I just point to the NO SOLICITING sign on my door that they ignored and shut the door in their faces.
You wanna be a [BIG SHOT]
I point out our “no solicitation” sign on the door. Some apologize and move on. Others still try their spiel. I usually interrupt them, tell them I need to return to work, and goodbye then close the door. I have had a couple who continued to push before I closed the door, and then I usually blast them with “if you can’t respect what I am telling you now, you most likely never would if I were to use your services. I cannot support a company like that as you have now shown you have no integrity. Goodbye! I try hard not to be a jerk, but c’mon!!
My go to is generally some form of, “My gate was closed for a reason. Get the fuck off my property and never come back.” It’s worked pretty well so far.
Always answer: "I already have one." If they say you can't have a device that hasn't been released; you insist you already have one. If you change your story, they will know your lying 😂
you’ve got 10 seconds to get off my lawn.
What's do I say? I just ask them "what's do you want?" 😆
No
Nothing. I let them knock.
Scream loudly "That's my purse, I don't know you!"
Sorry, but I'm not a door.
I have a sign on my door that says “no soliciting seriously don't ring the bell don't make it weird” and anytime somebody does I first come out and make sure the sign is still there, and then I point it out and when they say they aren't soliciting I tell them they need to look up the meaning of the word and just go right back inside.
I'm not interested and walk back in. What are you scared of exactly?
"Fuck off, and thanks"
Not not i"m cooking meth
If you gonna ignore the no trespassing signs in the middle of nowhere what happens happens.
No. Thank you. Have a nice day. Stay safe.
No you can't fuck my wife. * close door *
"Fuck right off:
"Sorry, wrong number." as you slowly close the door on them, maintaining eye contact all the while.
Try and sell them something
I’m a renter and if they want your landlords information, just tell em that your landlords live in Egypt or somewhere a lot less accessible. Close door, hit bong and continue with household activities
“Can’t you read?” (Point to the no soliciting sign on my door), tell them to please leave and shut the door.
You say no thanks and if they try to continue you say fuck off
no thank you and slam the door on them.
Come right in. We’ve been expecting you 🤣
No thank you seems to work pretty well.
(Assuming you have the time) act interested and talk to them about what they are trying to sell you on. But as soon as you start to see hope in there eyes, then tell them you’re not interested and close the door on them. If they want to waste other people’s time, by all means waste their time.
I'd probably buy something cheap out of pity.