Why Can't They All Get Lost.

[teacake44]

First, my visit to the indoor shopping centre yesterday, within the first 50 yards of entering the main doors, can I interest you in a sky package, walked anther 20 yards, would you be interested in sighing up for cancer research, 20 yards round the corner, who's your gas and electric with, ( sod off) have a nice day, walked through M&S, can I interest you in M&S gas and electric. And to top it all off, my street is now invaded by Farah trousers, white shirts, black shoes, and shoulders bags, the God squad are here, Is there something mentally wrong with these idiots knocking on peoples doors on a Sunday trying to dish their crap out.

[sherrardk]

And a good morning to you, you little ray of sunshine :)

[ummmm]

They are just doing a job.

[bednobs]

i'd recommend staying in your room. it's a bit hot after all

[aelmpvw]

//the God squad are here//
you could always put the kettle on

[Tuvok]

I had somebody at the door earlier this week - before I could say anything he flashed his ID and a letter with the council logo on and "I'm not here to sell anything... I'm from xxxx working with the council.... energy companies...."

I let him do his spiel then "...your cavity walls" to which I replied insulatate, so is the loft.

He left quite happily after that!

[choux]

Well, it is Sunday :)

[Old_Geezer]

The SS were just doing a job too. Doesn't absolve responsibility.

The issue here is the number doing the same type of job which includes disturbing you from getting on with what you wish to do, and necessitating a response. Maybe only 2 should be licensed to operate in th area on a particular day.

[Old_Geezer]

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[douglas9401]

If you see him about the place again Tuvok could you point him in my direction please.
My cavities need examining.

[teacake44]

11.19 the kettle will be over their head if another one knocks the door, they don't even keep track of what houses they've been to. :(

[Rockrose]

What’s wrong with saying ‘no thank you ‘ in a polite manner?

[douglas9401]

They may be moving in mysterious ways, teacake.

[teacake44]

Whats wrong with them not understanding that to come on to some ones property and knocking on ones door preaching their crap on other people is not required.

[Jordyboy9]

I don’t mind being asked in the street where I just say a polite no thanks,what I do object to is bell rung in the afternoon when wife is having a rest,I have a parcel for so and so and they are out,then bring it back when they are in,if they are expecting a parcel they should make arrangements for collection.

[Rockrose]

As I said why not just say politely no thanks.
Manners go a long way.

[woofgang]

my local council have a free sign that says words to the effect of "We do not buy at the door; no cold calling" which I find has helped....you could also put a sign on the door saying we do not accept parcels that for other people? I am happy to take in deliveries for my neighbours but can see it might be annoying. Teacake, you might try a complaint to the management of your local mall saying that you find being constantly approached annoying and that you will take your custom elsewhere?

[teacake44]

12.03 Didn't you know, they don't understand no. not even if you say it 20 times.

[anneasquith]

brisk, no nonsense, No Thank You .

[aelmpvw]

^ while thinking something ruder ...

[teacake44]

12.13 annn when you are in the shopping centre, you pass the same ones several times, and they constantly keep jumping out in front of you, so yes a polite no thanks to begin with but then after that, my blood boils.