I did not say FUCK

[Edbear]

I tend to appreciate those door-knocking trying to sell something over those sitting on unemployment benefits for more than a year.

If they are honest and up front I give them time to tell me what they are there for. We are suckers for sellers of chocolate to sponsor schools...

I actually felt quite sorry for young Mathias *sp he was inoffensive and very nicely presented. He was however exceeding my ability to be nice to cold callers. I have done sales training too, I use it everyday



It was a bog standard, though rather acceptable sav blanc...

I am making an effort to curb my tongue



I take particular offense to those that attempt to bombard me with their doctrine. You may have noticed it in the past

Telemarketers for SKY TV, or any other company that invades my home time, may suck ....Blah........Blah........ (fill the gaps the worst you can)

As far as the peddlers, of religon go, we are never bothered by them now.

I have told one caller that we are heathens and we have never seen them again. We have also had a mormon youngster call who I told we were not at all interested in his crap.

The best advice I can give anyone bothered by people percieved to have an agenda or any kind is to ignore them.

I love Mormons, trouble is they find out where the JW's live and avoid them. Pity really...

[PrincessBandit]

I try to be polite to those who come to my door but it can be difficult at times. I imagine that they're possibly desperate for work and this is the best they can find - not a cheery thought!

As for religious door knockers, why they're a mission field come to my very own doorstep! I can be a missionary without even having to leave my own home. They seldom come back to us. In fact I can hardly remember the last time we had any of those. Strange that...

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"not interested" for salesmen, "FUCK OFF" for the bible bashers.

[Brian d marge]

Haha thats a point train the dog to answer the door ,,,and the 6 o'clock telephone

One assume its a mans dog...:-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Stephen

[cc rider]

I am a pickled Jellied EEL

Hmmm... I think it's time to put the preserving jars down mom

I hope he comes to my door.
I'm going to ask him if he's met Jesus.

He came to my house ... so I told him where you live!

When you answer the door idb, I bet the salesman's first words will be "Jesus Christ!"

[HenryDorsetCase]

What you want to do, is ask if he wants a drink. Then give him one with a pill sitting in the bottom...

Him or his mates probably won't come back

Yeah roofie him and then go all cougar. That'll teach him a thing or two. Course you might never get rid of him

[Mom]

Yeah roofie him and then go all cougar. That'll teach him a thing or two. Course you might never get rid of him

Perish the thought

Far too young for this old gal.

[Madness]

I love Mormons, trouble is they find out where the JW's live and avoid them. Pity really...

There's a Joho map? Please share!

[Edbear]

There's a Joho map? Please share!

Nah, they just note it down when they find one.

[bluninja]

Good on you for your self control Mom.

Wait till they try the UK tactics of loitering around supermarkets and being all helpful, the striking up a conversation, before introducing insurance into the convo and arranging an appointment as they help you load your shopping. Worst bit was that Sainsbury's (a big supermarket chain) was also a haunt for homosexual men to meet other likeminded individuals.

I am normally polite and assertive to any callers....though they are usually the other side of the gate, having run out when the dogs run to welcome them

[Smifffy]

We seem to be mostly getting it over the phone these days. "I'm not selling anything, we are just doing a survey..."

I now simply say "I don't have time for that right now good bye" click.

[bluninja]

Oops I forgot, Nathan from ASB called me at work yesterday. He asked if I was busy, I replied VERY!. Undeterred he asked me if I'd received the letter offering a pre approved loan, and if wanted to take out a further loan advance. Through my mind flashed images of new motorbikes, lucky he couldn't see my avarice for shiny 2 wheeled things. Instead I said "Actually I'm looking to lower my debts and pay my loan off, so no thank you"

So shitty day at work, felling unwell, tempted, and still saying no in a polite way...that won't happen again.

[Road kill]

We live 15km outside of town so don't get to meet most of them apart from a couple of religion sellers.
Our dogs tend to go absolutely nuts when they know it's not friends,they tell by my vibes I'd imagine.
I used to try keeping them talking about anything but what they wanted to.
Introduce them to all the dogs complete with full story of their naming and how well they learn an work an what they eat an where they sleep,an who's related to who an how an why,,,an then tell them I'm not interested,,go away please.

One girl got bit by our male dog Scooter after she'd stepped over the dog fence with the sign saying "keep out" a couple of years ago.
She realised her mistake an when she turned around to go back over he bit her on the foot.fuck !
That was a worry for a few days,nothing came of it though and we now have a slightly better fence and extra signs but they haven't been back since so it was all good in the end.

[Swoop]

Watch out folks, they are out to review your insurances now.

Sadly, there is a need for this.

Your household insurance is being affected by Christchurch and their dodgy land. Your renewal will be changing from a simple "size of house in square metres" to "replacement cost".

There are a couple of nasty hooks in there that people are not aware of...

Firstly, most people do not know how much it will cost to replace their house.

Secondly, they will not mention the fact that people will not be adding on for the cost of the plans to be drawn up for a new house, OR the council fees for building permission and consents.

Also, you have to build in the cost of demolition of your existing house and transport/dumping of the pile of rubble.

Beware when the insurance renewal comes around!

[bluninja]

Sadly, there is a need for this.

Your household insurance is being affected by Christchurch and their dodgy land. Your renewal will be changing from a simple "size of house in square metres" to "replacement cost".

There are a couple of nasty hooks in there that people are not aware of...

Firstly, most people do not know how much it will cost to replace their house.

Secondly, they will not mention the fact that people will not be adding on for the cost of the plans to be drawn up for a new house, OR the council fees for building permission and consents.

Also, you have to build in the cost of demolition of your existing house and transport/dumping of the pile of rubble.

Beware when the insurance renewal comes around!

Many do....ask any reputable house building firm and they'll give you an outline price for the build plus all consents for a clear site, or with existing dwelling.