How do you handle this?

[~mellabella~]

How do you get annoying sales people to leave the FIRST time you say you aren't interested? I typically don't answer the door, but sometimes they catch me when I'm working in the yard or getting ready to leave and they just won't go away.

 

[withrespect]

How do you get annoying sales people to leave the FIRST time you say you aren't interested? I typically don't answer the door, but sometimes they catch me when I'm working in the yard or getting ready to leave and they just won't go away.

Go to the door with a gun. The first time.

 

[kom526]

Squirt gun filled with white vinegar and aim straight fot the eyes.

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

Got to the door with a gun. The first time.

Rack the slide as you open the door and in the calmest tone you can muster, say 'Yeeeess?' 'Can we help you?'

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

Squirt gun filled with white vinegar and aim straight fot the eyes.

That borders on assault though.....

 

[daylily]

How do you get annoying sales people to leave the FIRST time you say you aren't interested? I typically don't answer the door, but sometimes they catch me when I'm working in the yard or getting ready to leave and they just won't go away.

I tell people I'm not the homeowner, just house sitting while the homeowners are overseas for a very long time. I can't stand solicitors!

 

[DEEKAYPEE8569]

I tell people I'm not the homeowner, just house sitting while the homeowners are overseas for a very long time. I can't stand solicitors!

What about the ever-dreaded phone solicitors? Same thing?

 

[libertytyranny]

I do not try to be nice like a lot of women do. I say no very firmly and say the words "I am not interested" and throw em the ##### face if they continue.

My barking pit bull doesnt hurt either

 

[Chasey_Lane]

they just won't go away.

You sound too much like a hook, line and sinker to them when you tell them "no." You have to be assertive in your answer.

 

[luvmygdaughters]

I said I'm not interested, now please remove yourself from my property. Than post "NO Trespassing/Soliciting" signs on your property.

 

[~mellabella~]

I tell people I'm not the homeowner, just house sitting while the homeowners are overseas for a very long time. I can't stand solicitors!

They are a pain! I look younger than I am so there have been times that I've been asked if my parents are home. During those times I just say "nope" and shut the door. If only they were all so easy to turn away.

 

[~mellabella~]

You sound too much like a hook, line and sinker to them when you tell them "no." You have to be assertive in your answer.

Maybe that's what it is...I'm too nice.

 

[Lurk]

Maybe that's what it is...I'm too nice.

That plus you fall for the line "Is your mommy home, little girl?"

 

[FED_UP]

How do you get annoying sales people to leave the FIRST time you say you aren't interested? I typically don't answer the door, but sometimes they catch me when I'm working in the yard or getting ready to leave and they just won't go away.

You don't shake their hand when they extend it to you, habit of people to shake hands right away, I don't know their hand has been. You don't let them finish the first sentence, interrupt right away "I am not interested". I they persist, repeat that one more time, if they are still there shut the door in their face, if your caught outside you just have to get ignorant with them or I like the someone mentioned "I am house sitting" ha ha.

 

[Roman]

I pretend like I am deaf!

 

[Vince]

"I'm sorry, I'm not interested. Please leave." It's that simple. If they choose to remain, the sentence, "what part of leave didn't you understand?" They leave.

 

[bulldog]

Got to the door with a gun. The first time.

^^^This^^^

And while working in the yard, have one strapped on your hip.

 

[slotpuppy]

I just keep asking them stupid question after stupid question till they get fed up and leave. They are going to waste my time, Ill waste theirs too.

 

[FED_UP]

Have a can of mace in your hand and make sure they see it.

 

[FED_UP]

I pretend like I am deaf!

It will be just your luck when the sales person starts using sign language.