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Post by missfrenchjessica on Jun 26, 2014 19:45:20 GMT
and I swear I'm getting overwhelmed with all these door-to-door solicitors. Ugh!
Today, I decided it was going to be an "all day pj" day, just because. I have had no less than 4 people at my door for something and none were kids. Only one had a valid reason for ringing my doorbell (electric company couldn't read my meter--something's "off" about it and needed to access the indoor reading). The last one got to see me in all my crazy-haired, bleary eyed goodness after waking me from a nap!
I really need a "no soliciting" sign...although who knows if they'll actually respect it!
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Post by rumplesnat on Jun 26, 2014 19:54:07 GMT
I work from home and rarely have door to door solicitors...up until the last month or so. Lawn care, political candidates, home improvement companies, cable companies, you name it. I just lost my shit about an hour ago on some guy who not only rang the doorbell, but then immediately began obnoxiously banging on the door during the kid's naptime. He said, "Sorry. I didn't know anyone was sleeping." Ummm, clearly, but it still isn't necessary to come to my door like that.
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Post by alamokatlady on Jun 26, 2014 19:57:46 GMT
Most don't even bother with the NO Solicitation sign that I have posted on my door.
I was shocked that one day last week someone rang the door bell but, his first questions was is that sign for everyone?
Well Duuuuuhhhhhhhh
I told him it was and he thanked me told me to have a good day and was gone.
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Post by stittsygirl on Jun 26, 2014 19:57:52 GMT
I really need a "no soliciting" sign...although who knows if they'll actually respect it! They rarely respect mine. I really need to put one right on top of my doorbell, complete with the definition of "no soliciting", because many seem to think it doesn't apply to them. |
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Post by missfrenchjessica on Jun 26, 2014 19:58:58 GMT
I just lost my shit about an hour ago on some guy who not only rang the doorbell, but then immediately began obnoxiously banging on the door during the kid's naptime. He said, "Sorry. I didn't know anyone was sleeping." Ummm, clearly, but it still isn't necessary to come to my door like that. YES! What the hell is that all about? Geez! There's a reason I have a doorbell! Use that and stop your crazy knocking! Mine did that too! Ugh! Sorry he woke your kids!  |
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Jun 26, 2014 20:02:07 GMT
I hate that! I never open the door w/out looking out one of my bedroom windows to see who it is first. If I'm having PJ day (like today!), and one of my kids' friends come knocking, I call them to come get it - there's no way I'm opening the door looking like I do, lol. And solicitors? Forget it.
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Post by MizIndependent on Jun 26, 2014 20:06:32 GMT
I just lost my shit about an hour ago on some guy who not only rang the doorbell, but then immediately began obnoxiously banging on the door during the kid's naptime. He said, "Sorry. I didn't know anyone was sleeping." Ummm, clearly, but it still isn't necessary to come to my door like that. YES! What the hell is that all about? Geez! There's a reason I have a doorbell! Use that and stop your crazy knocking! Mine did that too! Ugh! Sorry he woke your kids! Not to be an alarmist or anything but...be careful with that. That is one of the more well known tactics that burglars use to see if anyone is home. www.youtube.com/results?search_query=burglars+posing+as+door+to+door |
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 26, 2014 20:07:31 GMT
Yup - between people who want to mow the lawn, sell us crap, as us about our religious views, and politically affiliated people, it's nonstop.
And then there are always just the flyer deliverers. We get no less than3-5 flyers a day for takeout places. We joke that we should just put a recycling can on the porch and label it "Flyers."
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Post by missfrenchjessica on Jun 26, 2014 20:15:14 GMT
YES! What the hell is that all about? Geez! There's a reason I have a doorbell! Use that and stop your crazy knocking! Mine did that too! Ugh! Sorry he woke your kids! Not to be an alarmist or anything but...be careful with that. That is one of the more well known tactics that burglars use to see if anyone is home. www.youtube.com/results?search_query=burglars+posing+as+door+to+doorWell, crap! Now you've gone and scared me! I did let the utility guy in--probably shouldn't have let him in. He did have the meter reader thingy that wasn't working outside and thankfully went in and out after reading the meter. Ack! |
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Post by Scrapper100 on Jun 27, 2014 0:07:17 GMT
I hate solicitors that think they are immune to the no solicitors sign. AT&T is the worst and they will not leave you have to shut the door on them while talking. I am not a fan on them obviously. This has happened multiple times with different salespeople each time.
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jun 27, 2014 12:39:49 GMT
I'm losing patience with the bozos who argue that they are not solicitors, and then launch into some solicitation. (I live in a hippie-dippie area, so we get WAY too many earnest, hipster, environmental crusaders with clipboards. Yes, you ARE a solicitor!)
Next time, I swear I'm trying this: "Well, you just used all your pitch time trying to convince me of something that's not true, so I'm going to assume your real pitch is for the birds, too."
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 27, 2014 12:51:33 GMT
I will answer the door, but keep the glass storm door closed. Solicitors have to shout through the glass door and you can see that it visibly annoys people, but dang-you knocked on my door-suck it up butter cup. Although, I have to admit, I felt kind of bad the other day. I was also having a lounge about the house wearing not appropriate for public display day (read: low cut, no bra spaghetti strap tank and yoga pants) and when I opened it up it was the sweetest old couple trying to share the Word. Now, y'all don't know me well, but I am happy as a clam with my faith beliefs, and not about to head to the JW's to participate in their church-but I am also one of those people who can't NOT be nice. So there I am, sweet little man shouting through the door trying to hand me a tract of some sort, me trying to cover up the low hanging fruit (aka the boobs that are no longer perky firm melons) and the sweet little old woman looking like she was going to start calling out to save my soul right there and then-because obviously I LOOKED like I needed some kind of help. I am reasonably certain they will not be back.  |
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Post by ferblover on Jun 27, 2014 15:00:04 GMT
We are fortunate to have a law in my town that they have to register and get a list of houses that have no-knock stickers. Now, that does not in any way mean people don't just start knocking on doors, but it does mean I can call the non-emergency police number and they will come talk with them if it does happen. It has cut down on the solicitors, unless it is election time as it does NOT apply to them or the people who are trying to sell you their religion. They are still selling and I think they should be included but humpf, I will take what I can get!
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Post by beachhappy22 on Jun 27, 2014 20:03:56 GMT
Not a fan of solicitors coming to my door at all. I have a fierce barking 75 pound black lab who I threaten that I will open the door and let her out if they don't get off my property in 10 seconds. Little do they know that she is a real teddy bear who thinks you are here to play with her.
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Jun 27, 2014 20:06:40 GMT
I just don't answer the door. Most of the time here it's neighborhood kids knocking on the door (we answer for them, you can usually tell a little kids knock vs a grown up's knock).
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jun 28, 2014 4:11:43 GMT
I too have low hanging fruit like anxiousmom and wonder what people think when they see me when I'm not dressed for guests.
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