To find door to door salespeople very stressful

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I think I'm just too much of a people pleaser or too British but I find saying no to people trying to sell me stuff SO awkward. Today it was Hello Fresh. I don't want a Hello Fresh box as I'm not a big recipe follower but I swear I almost signed up out of social politeness. I ended up having to basically shut the door on him saying "thanks I have to go now" as I couldn't find a polite way to say no . I'm also aware it's maybe not a super fun job and people work on commission so I feel bad saying no!
Is it just me -am I just really socially awkward?!

I don't know if it's my age, but as soon as I open the door, I get the cheesy smirk and "ello luv, 'ow are you today?" As soon as I hear that, I know they are in Selling Stuff To Old Dears Mode. I cut in with "no thank you!" and shut the door. I'm not wholly against signing up for things on the doorstep as long as it's something we need, eg, we took on a window cleaner earlier in the year that way and so far, we've been happy with them. But for anything costing more than a few pounds, definitely not.

Always remember that anyone who knocks on your door without an invitation from you is an unsolicited caller. Doorstep sellers are not among the tiny number of people you have to open the door to, so you're within your rights not to give them the time of day. We make a distinction between a neighbour who's run out of teabags and a doorstepper, but even that's at your discretion.

How about

We dont change our faith at the door. We go to 'What God.com'

"If what you are selling
was worth having
I would be at your door
not the other way around"
"Goodbye"

Me too. I HATE being put on the spot.
I have a no cold callers sign
How dare people disturb me , push and guilt trip me in my own home.
I'm autistic and it really unsettles me

I just say no and shut the door 🤣

Agree 100. It's intrusive and rude

No sorry, I'm not interested but thanks for your time. Smile and shut the door.

Yes. . Companies that do cold calling need boycotted

Any charities that raise money this way... will not get a penny of my money

I always say 'we don't buy or sell at the door'. They always leave and interaction remains cordial. With JWs I say I'm busy, and likewise they leave without any hassle.

I'm afraid that they'd come back at a different time. They need to F.O for good

I get loads of kids charities, animal pet rescue charities and internet sales people. I've stood at the door with my crawling 14 month old, newborn and 6 year old and they still wouldn't accept I'm busy. I've had to just shut the door abruptly because they would not accept me saying no. I had one from a cat charity point at my cat through the window with 'do it for them!' My response was I have 3 and I pay enough in vet visits, food and worming treatment and I was met with 'so you can afford it' - no I bloody can't my money is tied up in bills, kids and my pets! 🤣 they can be so pushy and rude!

i dont get them where I live now, but in my last place it was ridiculous how often we had JW, LDS, charities, salesman etc, I’d just shut the door on them.

They can all just fuck right off. No way am I standing with my front door open trying to stop the dog/grandchildren escaping while my expensive heating does too. Just ‘no thanks’ and close the door. Uninvited chancers.

😂Bet your cat flicked him the v as he left. These people are shameless, honestly.

I either don't answer the door or if I do I just say I'm in the middle of an online meeting at can't talk.

I’ve got one of those too, but I still occasionally get someone knocking on my door. Then they get a lecture on the meaning of the words ‘cold caller’ (although most of them still insist they’re not 😂).

Im always polite to them and will listen for a minute but my answer is always no thankyou not interested i will not sign up for anything on the doorstep.

I feel that way now, too. I think an essential part of being an ethical charity is ensuring ethical fundraising, not just in-house but also (perhaps even especially) when you outsource it. I’ve worked in the sector and I know it’s possible to find a good balance. I had an autistic colleague who was so distressed by chuggers on the high street that she went way out of her way to take a different route to avoid them. I’ve seen young girls catcalled by them, people followed down the street by them. I know a 17 year old girl who signed up because she was guilted by one. It’s not OK because it’s charity. If anything it’s all the more unacceptable.

To any sales person that rings the doorbell, just say ‘oh sorry im just the cleaner the home owner isn’t here.. ‘and close the front door.

I speak to unsolicited callers from an upper floor window. It puts them at an immediate disadvantage if they have to crane their neck. But it's usually a brief conversation about their reading skills and the sign on the door that says 'no cold callers'.

I don’t answer the door

I bought some stickers from Ebay saying 'no cold callers' and it seemed to work for a while

Now I seem to get twice as many-they ignore the stickers/think they don't apply to them as 'I won't hold you up for long' so I just say 'no thank you' and close the door

Double glazing,charities and trying to flog me a tea towel for a tenner seem to be the most common

The sticker on my door means salespeople aren't legally allowed to knock. Some still try. I tap the sticker & remind them what they're doing is illegal, please leave. Most are backpackers & have not been told the law or don't care. I've no issue sending them away.

I rarely see them anymore. They're now using media, partnerships with supermarkets trying to get you to donate at the till, shopping centre chuggers, charity events etc. We all have video doorbells & don't answer, or aren't home, so it's not viable anymore.

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