Am I the only one who wishes sometimes for a sign that I can wear around my neck that says, "Don't Ask!"? Perhaps you can relate to being bombarded by solicitors in your daily routine.
Monday is typically errand day in our household. This weeks stops were Arco, Navy Federal Credit Union, Wal-Mart, and Von's. Nothing out of the ordinary just the normal stops. First up, Arco. Filling up the Honda doesn't take much time or effort. You can pay right at the pump, wash the windshield and I'm on my way. Not today. Today I was approached by a nice young man offering to show me a great product that would do all kinds of things for my car. He sprayed some on the hood and showed me how clean that spot was now. Great, a clean spot in the middle of my car and the rest is dirty. For only $30 I could have two of these great and fantastic cans of miracle clean....I said thanks but no thanks.
Next stop on the list was Wal-Mart. On my way entering the store I was asked, "are you a registered voter?" and "would you sign our petition to legalize marijuana?" Thanks but no thanks. Thirty minutes later on my way exiting the store I was asked, "are you a registered voter?" and "would you sign our petition to legalize same sex marriage?" Thanks but no thanks.
Third stop on the list was the credit union. This stop didn't have anyone asking anything, but I am going to count the man with his dog at the stoplight asking for donations.
Final stop was grocery shopping at Von's. Taking a cart from the parking lot and heading toward the entrance I was approached by a man in a suit. He was giving away his CD of music would I like one? He was only accepting donations if you felt lead to give. I used my thanks but no thanks excuse again.
I am all for grassroots marketing and making a living, but am I the only one who feels bombarded when I go to purchase things? How many times have you slowed your pace or tried to make sure other people are walking into a store when you do so you won't get "caught" by the solicitors? Come on now and be honest.
This brings me back to my original question. Do you ever wish for a sign to wear around your neck that says, "Don't Ask!"?
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Yes, just last night a man came to my house selling a liquid product that would clean anything.He wanted access into my home to prove his point. Oh my! Glad my husband was standing right beside me. He was so pushy that he said "Do you have any grout in your house?" as he looked down he saw grout on the tiles to the front stoop of my entryway. "Just watch" he said, and continued to spray this stuff on my grout and rug of course to prove his point. I can't believe we listened to him for so long. My husband usually closes the door before the person gets his mouth open or I don't even open the front door. Needless to say....the man walked away without a sale!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am glad I am not alone! You are nicer than me I think I would have slammed the door. How rude to just start spraying the stuff in your house before you even answer.
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