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I had to get a sign today. I have never had so many people ringing my doorbell trying to sell me stuff. The next person that wakes me up trying to sell something might get greeted with a shotgun.
Where did you get your sign? I NEED one too! Figured Home Depot might have one and I need to be there today, but don't know if they're "nice' Or not. Thanks
Where I work from at home I can see the front door and everything . When they ring the bell I just continue what I am doing. I try being nice but when I say no and they keep asking questions and trying to talk me into it they seem to get angry. So in order to stop them from getting hurt I just ignore them all....
I remember when one wanted to sell me a carpet machine. i said, "I have a vacuum cleaner, a hand vacuum, a Roomba, a full-size steam cleaner, a Little Green Clean Machine, and my next door neighbor owns a Service Master franchise and cleans my carpet for free. I don't need anything else to clean my carpets."
"Well, if I just do this demo for you I can earn points for a trip to Jamaica."
I LOVED THAT. A perfect stranger wants me to waste my time so SHE can go to Jamaica.
We live somewhat in a secluded area in Union County(in Marvin). I cannot see any other houses from ours. We have a driveway security devise that alarms in the house when someone is coming out our driveway. Therefore, I get a warning way before the doorbell rings. I am amazed how many people go out of their way to solicit for business. I NEVER answer the door which I have heard that can be very dangerous because if it is a potential burglar they then assume no one is home. At the entrance of our driveway we have a "Private Drive" sign....this does not stop them. I guess I need to get a No Solicitors sign.
Location: Wherever it is, I am sure it is cosmopolitan
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Where I work from at home I can see the front door and everything . When they ring the bell I just continue what I am doing. I try being nice but when I say no and they keep asking questions and trying to talk me into it they seem to get angry. So in order to stop them from getting hurt I just ignore them all....
I do the same thing. I just look out the window and carry on with my business here in my home office. Although I will tell you I have started calling the cops. Charlotte police don't like that but I know the surrounding towns cops don't mind it, actually encourage it so they can make sure solicitors are not casing neighborhoods. I called the cops on J. Witnesses on Friday, LOL!
Location: Wesley Chapel/Weddington, Union County, NC
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We had probably the same group of kids at our door early Spring. My husband answered and immediately went out on front doorstep and closed door behind him b/c a lot of times they want to see what you have inside. We too live in a remote part of Union County and he could tell from their appearance they were not ledgit. So he talked to them for about 30 minutes on how to get a job and stop "panhandling". I have to give him "Kudos" for that.
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