Jehovah's Witnesses...

[MadMen]

Two lovely old ladies just knocked on my door. I didn't want to answer, as I knew who they were, but in my quest of 'being a better person' (and the fact it is raining!) I answered.

I told them I didn't feel well and now was not a good time - which is true.
BUT... rather than just leave it at that, I said "but please do come back another time"....??!! Why!!!
They were really pleased with that and said "oh thank you (surprised tone). We will".

They've given me three leaflets to "read through when I'm feeling better".

One of them is a copy of the current Watchtower, the next one is a "One Man Died For All" leaflet, and the other (bizarrely) is "How To Be A Good Father".... er....

Are you as polite to JW's, or do you tell them where to go?

[starone]

No, madmen I am not very polite to them. But on the other hand I am not rude either. I just say No thankyou, very firmly and shut the door before they have a chance to answer. If you give them a tiny fraction of an inch they will be in your house reading huge tracts of their interpretation of the Bible to you. And you will be on your knees with them!! I have known a few and will always remember the childrens' Christmases, or non-Christmases if you like. My aunt was not allowed to give her grandchildren any presents! It was cruel to the children and to my aunt. She would still take a present for them and the mother would take it and put it behind the settee, to be disposed of later. I am an atheist, but can still be sympathetic to believers and I am sure this is not the way Jesus would have behaved.

[albaqwerty]

We had a couple last week, gave me the One Man Died for All leaflet and on it is an invitation to a special Bible Talk entitled 'Does Death End It All?'
They seem obsessed with death.

Was polite to them, but the special talk is on Sunday 7th April, so won't be going.

[Canary42]

I'm usually polite. The worst thing I said was when they started off with "We're spreading the word of God down [street name]", to which I replied "Don't let me hold you up then" and closed the door.

[Stephen_G]

I just say "I'm not interested" and start to shut the door.

[starone]

Once they get their toe in the door you will have a terrible job to get rid of them. The only way is not to give them a chance.

[Teddio]

JW's believe that only 144 000 people will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Explain to them forcefully that it is their best interests to dissuade as many people as possible from following Jehovah, thus improving their own chances of entering Heaven.

[MadMen]

Star, yeah I know they'll definitely be coming back.
I also know that I'll probably end up inviting them in and will just sit there whilst they go through it all. I just can't seem to come out with the words that I'm not interested.
I kind of feel sorry for them. Ok, so I know it's their choice, but is it really? Are they not just brainwashed and doing what someone tells them to do, traipsing round in the pouring rain, having door after door shut on them.
I know what you mean about the kids and Christmas. My ex was brought up as a JW (he had no choice), and as a result of that, he tends to go completely overboard with the kids at Christmas and birthdays, and spoils them rotten. He says he never had it as a kid and always felt left out. It's harsh.

[paddywak]

It depends on their reaction. I normally just say no thank you and if they go that's ok. If they don't take the hint and go I'm afraid I get more forceful till they do go.

[MadMen]

Mormons are the worst. I get totally sucked in by their lovely accents! Before I know it, they're in the house having a cup of tea!

Teddio, I questioned this with a JW once and she said "no, that's not right. The number has gone up". Lol I kid you not. I think they just make it up as they go along.

[albaqwerty]

I've heard that telling them you are taking instruction on changing your faith gets rid of them.

[DTCwordfan]

remember this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOMQLhf7N4Q

[Smowball]

I once told them that I already was a JW and they were so shocked that they just said " Oh ok, very good then" and off they went.

[Frank97]

I just let the dog deal with them, he doesn't bite, but looks like he might and if he did you'd be in trouble. Can't say any have ever come back. ;-)

[Baldric]

I politely tell them where to go, the last two that knocked my door said they were in the area, performing a public service, when I asked who was going to wash my car while the other one cut the grass, they just walked away, never going to get the bob a job like that!

[MadMen]

Haha. Not seen that before. Very funny :D

[MadMen]

Lol Smow. It'd be just my luck they'd start asking questions!

Frank, Haha. I could get my budgie out!

Baldric, see, that is just rude :P

[starone]

I am still laughing at your post DT and it is making my ribs hurt. I am having to hold them while I laugh. That scene is really funny!

[MrsLulu]

starone, 'It's not the way Jesus would have behaved' and yet you say you are an atheist?

[Old_Geezer]

I find they don't bother you is you explain you are a Satanist and you are actively looking for servants of God to sacrifice at the next Sabbat. Pity really, because the Satanist movement could do with a few more converts.

[MadMen]

Lol lol OG :D