Jehovah’s witnesses at the door, what do you say?

[singsong]

I believe in god but not from same pov as Jehovah?s witnesses. I have no complaints about people choosing to follow this religion, I think it?s everyone?s right to make their own choices. Also I?ve nothing against Jehovah?s witnesses as people, we had some lovely family friends once who were Jehovah?s witnesses (although they have now moved away). But I?m not really very keen discussing these issues at the door with a complete stranger. Had a lady come round today (very nice polite lady) who was ?spreading the word? I did what I normally do in this situation which was be polite and have a short conversation with her about the issue in her magazine (avoiding talking about it from a religious pov but just life in general) and then said goodbye. My mum on the other hand is quite rude to them and tells them to go away quite abruptly. It?s really not in my nature to be rude but I?m worried that by engaging in conversation in this way I?m maybe misleading them into thinking I might convert and join them in their religion.
What do other people say?

No we don't, people's views/circumstances change and someone who says no thanks today may feel differently in three or four months time. I think Misdee or Mieow explained below the procedure if you really feel you don't want to be called upon.

just ask them to put you down as a do not call at the kingdom hall.

I'm not sure if you've got to write or whether you can just say to the person at the door. TBH it's not something that happens often. Many people actually thank us for calling even although they don't want to talk, some even talk to us !

i get bored at home being a carer and SAHm so sometimes its nice to have a chat

But I don't see why I SHOULD, tbh.

It annoys me like having to tick boxes on forms to say 'please do not send me tons of junk, & sell my details on to other mass marketers' annoys me - if I want whatever it is you're selling, I'll let you know.

Actually I quite like arguing with JWs, but I can do without being pestered on my own doorstep. Next time one turns up, can I just say 'NO! & please do NOT knock on this door again - please make a note on your files' - because if not, frankly, you chaps are making a nuisance of yourselves.

You'd be very welcome by appointment mind...

sorry misdee, so I can just tell the doorstepper to record it at the local Kingdom Hall? Will do that next time...tho' I can assure you I've been fairly 'robust' in my responses before & it hasn't been taken on board!

Actually, I have an old friend who became a JW after leaving school (actually she's more of an aquaintance now). We don't see much of each other, but I always make her and her friends a cuppa on the rare occasion that she's in our area - we have an agreement..free tea and biccy's, but no religion. Love to see neighbours curtains twitching when they see JW's come into my house, stay a while and then leave looking very friendly.

Also have another friend who was brought up as a JW - she absolutely hates them all. Her dad was an absolute arsehole, yet very respected amongst other JW's.

Suppose I should also include a neighbours sister who was a JW for 4 years until she finally 'cracked' under the strain of not being able to have oral sex (Don't know if it's true, but I'm told that oral sex is a definate no-no). Gotta admire the women - don't know anyone else who'd have lasted four years. Here I am again lowering the tone.

just ask them, and they'll tell you how to go about it. or maybe try a sticker on the door/window

Joash was she a married JW or unmarried?

Demented - I assume that you mean the oral sex one...married with three kids.

Why do people react so badly to JW's anyway. Surely they are just as entitled to their religious beliefs as everyone else is - no I'm not ripe for conversion, just tolerant of many things.

Yes I did mean the oral sex one. TBH I don't know, you've given me some interesting research to get one with!

Would that be personal home-based research or questions to ask fellow JW's?

Demented I'll ask J####

LOL Joash, I think I'll keep that one for personal research!

Well, I'm being a bit 'devil's advocate' here as I quite like talking about religion.

But there shouldn't be a 'procedure to follow' if you DON'T want people calling at your door. There ought to be a 'if you'd like us to come round, please ring this number' advertising campaign.

CarrieG, further down the thread, it transpired that you can "opt out" of being called upon by contacting hte, er, local Kingdom Hall? Whatever "head office" is called for JW in the area!!

anybody get the Hari Krishnas? Is anybody a hari here? I always take their flower but never give them money.

How did the research go, Demented?

Nothing conclusive IMO Collision.

hee hee