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SnooDrawings1480 t1_iwxqefn wrote

Open the door and say "sorry, I'm not interested"

You'll never stop them from knocking completely, but being firm and resolute is the best way for them to realize further attempts will be as fruitless as the first.

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John_EightThirtyTwo t1_iwxu69v wrote

>"sorry, I'm not interested"

This is the way.

For me, it helps to remember that they're trying to earn a living, as we all need to, and since I'm not going to buy anything, the kindest thing I can do is save them from wasting any time talking to me. So I'm polite, but super direct. And regardless of how they respond, I close the door, gently but immediately.

Likewise, when people solicit me on the street, I'm polite, but direct, and I don't break my stride.

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SonOfTed t1_ix4sl1b wrote

I was literally just listening to a podcast today where they interviewed door to door salesmen, and this is exactly what they said is the best phrase to use.

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tbrugman t1_ix1kpmg wrote

Leave out “sorry”. Just say: I’m not interested, goodbye.”

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