On Apr 20, 3:47*pm, "sweetheart" hotmail.com wrote:
I know this isn't DIY. * Does anyone know how to deal with hawkers and such
who come to the door? *I have had this three times in the last six months.
Each time these people claim they do not speak English *(one occasion
claimed to be deaf!) and are toting wares ( dusters and towels) or pictures
of various kinds they want to sell me.

It scares me. I usually do not answer the door. I cannot afford to buy the
things anyway but if I get caught I am stuck. *How do you deal with this?

I *don't want to sound prejudiced but I noticed this when I first moved to
my house 12 years ago. Then these people disappeared and now, since the new
recession they have returned. *I just don't like it. My husband must be
equally afraid because he dealt with yesterdays caller and just gave home a
fiver to go away!


If you think you need be polite, just remember these people are
parasites trying to take as much of your money as they can. And they
don't give a monkeys how much they pester you.

I find just closing the door without pause or comment is most
effective. Any communication whatever leaves them with a glimmer of
hope.

If you've got the time you can have fun with them though. Eg say to
the Jojos 'oh do come in' followed by the sort of laugh that will make
them wonder if you think you're the antichrist. Be sure to block the
doorway as you say this, and if they're dim enough to accept your
offer, reply 'oh goodie!' with plenty of evil laughter, wring your
hands etc. If they actually start to move in, jump back in the way,
finger out, too close for comfort, and say 'But... actually Marjorie
might get a bit funny about this, and I dont want the scene that
happened last time, oh god, please no. Do you do exorcisms?' Put it on
youtube.

Another thing some people try is to try and sell the salesperson
something, like a used microwave. Life's too short imho.


NT