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jambutty · 27-08-2006, 15:49

The advantage of being an old guy shuffling along the road is that no one, but no one approaches me with a clipboard in their hand. Even collectors seem to think twice before rattling their tins in my direction. So I am spared the street assault.

However that doesn’t stop them knocking on my front door. I only answer the door during daylight hours or up to about 6.00pm unless I know who is calling. Far too many old folk have been attacked at their own front door in the gloom. After 6 or after dusk I either shout through the door or put the chain on BEFORE opening it or just ignore them altogether.

Most callers during the day seem to open the call with a question.
Man at door. “Who is your gas supplier?” Or “Have you got broadband?”
Me. “It’s none of your business.”
This usually throws them and whilst they are thinking about a suitable response I come back with, “No thank you! Not interested!” whilst at the same time closing the door firmly thus not giving them a chance to respond. I’ve had the odd one shout back at me but I just ignore them.

British Gas, Scottish Power and NTL are the worst because they come phishing for occupier details.
Man at door. “Mr Hargreaves?” or any name except mine.
Me. “No!”
Man at door. “Can I have your name?”
Me. “No! What do you want?”
Man at door. Responds with his selling blurp.
Me after hearing the opening gambit. “No thank you! Not interested!” And I close the door before they have a chance to respond.

The telephone call is always started with a question.
“Can I speak to James Buckley?” That’s me! Although sometimes someone asks for Mrs Buckley.
If I recognise the voice I answer “No!” and put the phone down.

If I don’t recognise the voice I answer the question with one of my own, “Who are you?”
Their answer reveals who they are and what they want.

I usually tell them in a very loud voice to *!!* off and don’t bother me again and put the phone down. The *!!* varies from the out and out *!!* to a mild *!!*.

I used to get several phone calls in a day but now it is barely one a week. I wonder why? Is it something I said?

27-08-2006, 15:49	#11
jambutty Apprentice Geriatric Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Darwen, Lancashire Posts: 3,706 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 89	Re: Doorstep sellers cant read! The advantage of being an old guy shuffling along the road is that no one, but no one approaches me with a clipboard in their hand. Even collectors seem to think twice before rattling their tins in my direction. So I am spared the street assault. However that doesn’t stop them knocking on my front door. I only answer the door during daylight hours or up to about 6.00pm unless I know who is calling. Far too many old folk have been attacked at their own front door in the gloom. After 6 or after dusk I either shout through the door or put the chain on BEFORE opening it or just ignore them altogether. Most callers during the day seem to open the call with a question. Man at door. “Who is your gas supplier?” Or “Have you got broadband?” Me. “It’s none of your business.” This usually throws them and whilst they are thinking about a suitable response I come back with, “No thank you! Not interested!” whilst at the same time closing the door firmly thus not giving them a chance to respond. I’ve had the odd one shout back at me but I just ignore them. British Gas, Scottish Power and NTL are the worst because they come phishing for occupier details. Man at door. “Mr Hargreaves?” or any name except mine. Me. “No!” Man at door. “Can I have your name?” Me. “No! What do you want?” Man at door. Responds with his selling blurp. Me after hearing the opening gambit. “No thank you! Not interested!” And I close the door before they have a chance to respond. The telephone call is always started with a question. “Can I speak to James Buckley?” That’s me! Although sometimes someone asks for Mrs Buckley. If I recognise the voice I answer “No!” and put the phone down. If I don’t recognise the voice I answer the question with one of my own, “Who are you?” Their answer reveals who they are and what they want. I usually tell them in a very loud voice to !! off and don’t bother me again and put the phone down. The !! varies from the out and out !! to a mild !!. I used to get several phone calls in a day but now it is barely one a week. I wonder why? Is it something I said? __________________ Thanks for reading. If you have a few minutes to spare please visit my web site at http://popye.bravehost.com Last edited by jambutty; 28-08-2006 at 08:05.