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How to handle unsolicited religious callers?

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allthingsinmoderation · 18/04/2026 10:54

I am working from home today ,well working from my bed due to a broken ankle.
I had a sleepless night due to discomfort and not in the best mood.
Just had 2 women knock (very persistently) at my door, so i struggled down stairs and was greeted by 2 smiling gurning stepford wives dine up to the nines asking me "How due you view the future"?
i was discombobulated from lack of sleep i think and almost entered into a discussion about world events but something about them was weird and i managed to blurt out that i was busy working, they were undeterred and went into a full religious speech. i stood my ground and and maintained that i didnt a have time to discuss,they wanted to make an appt to return and i felt pressured .
When i tried to evade,they pressed further.They werent rude or impolite just doggedly persistent and unnervingly odd looking.
After a while (felt like forever) they thrust some pamphlets into my hand and left.
AIBU to be annoyed by the intrusion?
Or should i be more tolerant?
How is it best to handle these people?

OP posts:
pinkpie · 18/04/2026 10:58

I just say it’s very kind of you but I have my own religion. It’s called kindness.
But thank you for caring.
Have a happy day. Bye.

I know they are intrusive but they are brainwashed. Very sad.

caretoshare · 18/04/2026 10:56

Could you have not just the shut the door? You chose to stay there. Nobody can force you to listen.

newN4me · 18/04/2026 10:56

I’d just talk over them and say “I’m not interested, thanks” and close the door - exactly what I do when we have people wanting me to set up direct debits to charities on my doorstep. You don’t have to let them finish talking first - they’re the ones that have disturbed you.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 18/04/2026 10:56

Just tell them to piss off and shut the door?
You didn't have to stand there listening.

VickyEadieofThigh · 18/04/2026 10:56

"Not interested, thanks. Goodbye" has always worked for me.

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