When a salesperson knocks on your door, do you answer?

Question

How do you feel about them?

rayjinazn · Accepted Answer

I get it that its his way of making a living even though there are many other ways its up to him to take the opportunity to break a leg for his dollar. But, if that happened right now, id tell thanks for not skipping my house. Im sure you got more guts than a mailman. But im not interested in your services. However, even though you feel you couldnt meet their quota. Its not the end of the world. Now its time to meet your quota. And hand him a $20 bill. Which is because thats what happened to me many years ago when i went door to door. And that was actually just for me. But either i had no guile or i was dumb. But i ran back to my mentor excited i made my first sale, even though i didn't sell anything other than my ambition. He took it. I thought of what she said to me that night. Woke up and called the company how I felt because of the incident.

backdoorman · Accepted Answer

I don't like salespeople. I feel like it's an invasion of my privacy. If I know that's what they are I will not answer the door.

What bothers me even more are sales calls. When I receive one I will listen long enough to confirm it is a sales call and not be impolite, and then I'll tell them I'm not interested. If they say OK and goodbye, its all good. But if they persist, which is a waste of my time, I will return the favor by saying "can you hold on for a moment?" and then setting the phone down and walking away. If they are willing to waste my time, I'm going to waste theirs too.

Rin_Chan_ · Accepted Answer

uh... i wouldn't answer them... i dont know if their a good person or not.. and... i feel like salespeople invade my personal space... and... i also... feel like their here to know where i live so they can do a crime... 😅 uh.. sales people has always made me feel uncomfortable! 😅

tiffany_g · Accepted Answer

I answer the door for anyone not covering their face or carrying a gun. You never know when it's just someone in the middle of an emergency. If they turn out to be a salesman I actually have fun getting them to leave.

pervertedjester · Answer

I usually curse and swear out loud on my way to the door, cause I work nights, and that normally scares them off.

JimRSmith · Answer

We don't really get that a lot. I think we might have had one in the last couple of years, and I think he was a window cleaner.

I'm always polite to them. I'd rather they were doing that, than sitting on their backsides, living off benefits.

Dongtai · Answer

Yes and then I kindly dismiss them. In 2019 I think that’s pretty obnoxious to knock on a stranger’s door to push your own agenda on them then guilt trip them when they say no.

Unless I’m expecting them or have ordered something or a service, I just say no thank you and tell them to have a good day. I don’t give them a chance to beg. I’m always firm.

Lliam · Answer

Yes, in the nude with a leather mask on my face and a butcher knife in my hand.
Just kidding.
I actually have a 1/2 mile long driveway that winds uphill. I don't get solicitors because they would have no way of knowing what's at the top. Could be a pack of dogs or a guy with a shotgun.

ArrowheadSW · Answer

I answer and tell them "no thanks". If you don't answer, it could be some sort of thing where they think you're not home and they might break into your house. Fortunately I now live in a gated community where they are NOT allowed. They will be kicked out immediately if they try it.

MayorGoldieWilson · Answer

I open the door a crack with the chain on and stick one widened eye out and will say “Little Pigs, little pigs, let me come in. Not by the hair on your chinny- chin chin? Then I'll huff... and I'll Puff.. and I'll blow your house in.”

Then I reach out a hand through the gap, let my eyes roll into the back of my head and start talking in a deep demonic voice.

Needless to say, they’ve never knocked on my door again.

wankiam · Answer

they are no longer allowed by law to knock on your door in the uk. the nearest we gat to that is avon or kleeneezie posting a catalogue through the door to be collected at a specified day with or without an order and basiclly everyone just puts them in the bin anyway

ShadowofRegret · Answer

I do not, I usually enter "stealth mode" when they come around, where I make no sound and stay out of sight until they leave (otherwise, they'll keep knocking if they know someone is home.)

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I tell them I'm not interested , i had some guy come on
July 4 2019 and ask me to buy electric choice provider
grant you i am half tempted to meet on Thanksgiving Day
the next person who comes to my door to sell me something
i will take their name and their picture and hand over to what
ever company they represent.

TomBham · Answer

I used to open the door and waist as much of their time as I could and give them nothing in return, but then I got bored with it and they learned to avoid me as did not want to waist so much time on me anymore.

Especially I liked to talk with cold caller on phone who offered patios or house extensions, I took over hour to create full order, with a lot of stupid questions and in the end I told him I live on 15th floor...

westwordbound · Answer

In college I sold broadband door to door. I know what it’s like to be in their shoes.

I usually hear them out. If they look safe and it’s a hot day I’ll offer them a glass of water (I’ll bring it to the door, not let them inside). Most of the time I’ll politely say no.

Sensmind · Answer

There is usually no way of knowing at my front door but I try and get rid of them as possible - I could say "I never buy anything or agree to anything financial from a cold call" or "I have food in the stove" if they are persistent

Dave-from-Illinois · Answer

I liked what Bill Murray did in the movie Groundhog day with a salesman. Maybe this would work at keeping them away:

LoU_Hades · Answer

It's mostly internet provider and electricity company guys, who want that i change my contract. They do only their job and I'm nice while i say "no, thanks". I'm not so nice to Jehovah witness freaks who ring quite often.

PinkMichae · Answer

This says it all

KaitieSearching · Answer

Are they selling Girl Scout cookies? Cuz then I’m ripping the door off it’s hinges to get to them. But if it’s phone service, solar panels, roofing, etc... then I ignore

jgokgotit · Answer

I answer, pretend to be sick and have cancer and cuss them out for "wasting some of the precious time I have left" and slam the door in their face. Lol I know this is wrong but the looks on their faces is always worth it

Frankiealaplaaja · Answer

Haha those are outlawed in the Netherlands. Good riddance.

Screenwriter · Answer

Nah, I just yell through the door, "Who is it?" and when they say they're selling something, I say I'm not interested, good-bye. Saves an awful lot of time.

aicarg · Answer

I never get door to door sales people. I mainly get calls now, especially from people who offer air duct cleaning 😑... I tell them I live in a condo when they call with a private number.

NYCstreetPhotog · Answer

Nope! I've worked as a door to door salesman, so I know all the tricks. If someone knocks on my door I ignore them until they knock on the next door... it's shitty, but I can't be sold on anything.

Corerue · Answer

Don't get them often and I answer the door as I am at the time. If there uncomfortable, that's too bad lmao. XD I'm not much for entertaining those who come unannounced for long.

jamesgoldman · Answer

Depends on what they are selling religion or politics that aren't my own are going to get a hard no but I've dealt with a few travelling antique dealers but only for my antiques or jewellery that is better than scrap if they pay more than scrap

Red_Arrow · Answer

I take a moment to take off all my clothes, then throw the door wide open. That usually gets rid of them very quickly! Just Kidding.

MatsubuS · Answer

i usually open the doors, briefly hear what they have to say and just say to get out of my estate cause i dont want them here and just close the doors back lol

Hannah_98 · Answer

Usually pretend I’m not home. It can be a little annoying at times, but I get that they’re just doing their job.

angelgirl7 · Answer

No, I act like no one's home. I'm lucky that if I do answer the door, I look young enough that salespeople usually ask if my parents are home 😂

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Do they still exist? I haven't seen one in ages. I would answer any knocking at my home, for sure. But I'd buy nothing: "Don't go to the King, unless he calls for you"

Kezzz · Answer

I says "who's there" even if I know from looking through the peephole that it's a salesman. Then, I just open it and smile and say I'm not interested.
If they come at an ungodly hour during my chill time or when I'm relaxing... I just ignore em

Blueeyes81 · Answer

Fuck no. I live in the country for a reason. I work nights and got tired of people ringing my doorbell to tell me a out god or to sell me some cookies. I still get a religious nut or two knocking on my door but I never answer.

Sarad89 · Answer

Psychology matters. When we open the door we look for the initial appearance, the icard is used or not. at least that acts as a catalyst to further communication or not. Otherwise it better to avoid if you dont feel good.

spartan55 · Answer

I don't ever answer my door unless I'm expecting someone.

ImSparkly · Answer

Yes and point out the 'No Soliciting' sign above my doorbell.

lightbulb27 · Answer

yes but I don't trust them, even the kids:(

beebella · Answer

I usually try to hide, but sometimes they see me through the window. So, at that point I'm kinda obligated to open the door.

slatyb · Answer

People still do this? It's an obsolete sales technique. Sorry, no sympathy for the poor kids duped into selling magazines or other crap door to door.

Massageman · Answer

I start the "movie" setting on my phone and point to our "no solicitor" sign on the door. Only had to interact with the police once- never saw that guy again!

codycccccccccc · Answer

Yes that is a very motivated salesman to dig/climb over a 10 foot electrified fence with razor wire on top then ran chased by dogs to my door so I doubt me not opening it would stop him

DamnSam · Answer

Once I let the guy in and tried to convince him that scientology is the only true answer for all questions...90secs later he was gone and he never came back

Agape93 · Answer

No. Nobody comes to my door uninvited. Guests out here are seldom and rarely a good thing

Davis04 · Answer

I answer just to politely tell them that “I’m not interested, thanks”😌

foxrider77 · Answer

Of course I answer, I answer the door with my Fredrick’s Hollywood lingerie and a strap on.

aWes0MeNeSs · Answer

Usually no. It doesn't happen very often though, luckily.

your_guy_23 · Answer

Answer the door naked, see how good their sales skills are when they are in uncomfortable situations lol

Passinggas · Answer

Out where I live if someone comes up to my door that I don't know I go around the back and come up on them from behind and of course armed.

Lyndsielee666 · Answer

I have pits so thankfully they don’t come into my yard🤷‍♀️

Kato99 · Answer

Our driveway is gated so they can't knock on the door. If they press the intercom we just don't answer it.

SydneySentinel · Answer

No, I turn my couch over like a barricade and get my weapons ready.

Avicenna · Answer

I haven't seen that in years. I guess they spam you now.

AngelBritney · Answer

I'll tell them in a friendly way that I am not interested and wish them well. I do that because I could be in the same position as them.

GennySanders · Answer

It's a waste of time, I usually look through the peek hole on my door to check who it is, but I don't even answer so

Kittycat1993 · Answer

I did once. Grabbed my sister really fast and told him I had stuff "to do" and winked at him. Worked he freaked and left

Manlyman1 · Answer

Yes. Charity beggars get an instant goodbye. Salesmen get to tell me what they're selling but their chances are really slim.

tartaarsaus · Answer

No, I just act as if nobody is home. Opening the door is too much social interaction for me to handle

Sabretooth · Answer

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Cannuck22 · Answer

Depends who it is. Sometimes if I am in a fun mood i like to fuck around with them. I really like the religious ones. I really get them going and waste their time. Jahovas are the best.

NakulS · Answer

Yes, but i do let them know that there is a dog in the house. So that, in case, they are planning something vicious.. the thought of dog might scare them away.

CuriousMufuxka · Answer

Absolutely! Then I point to the No Soliciting sign that they clearly seen before knocking anyway.. It's all good, I used to try to sell Kirby vacuums myself.

Yusha33 · Answer

Not only do I answer, but I do it ass naked nd half cocked

pigoat · Answer

I have been ta8to hise from my elders but i do not fear these people

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