Well its that time of year, the grass is getting greener, flowers are blooming and the door to door sales men are out and about trying to get a hold of your money!
I tend to have a soft spot in my heart for these guys because Matt sold pest control during the summer we were first married. He hated it and we made okay money but in the end it was HARD, HOT and he was MISERABLE. In the summer we get them all the time and I have a feeling that they are going to be bad this year becuase of the ecomomy. I have heard every gimmick to get you to listen to there spill. (oh did you know that you can get your whole house carpet cleaned for free? Someone out there is going to give you free labor plus free cleaning products out of the goodness of their heart! I don't think so). Oh and I had one guy who got me sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star- don't ask) I did fall for a basic house cleaner two years ago and I have been happy with its results. And then last year Matt and I were sold for a young European who was selling children's books. I think mostly we bought them because Matt was able to talk to him a little bit about the gospel. It seemed like a good price at first but after taxes, and shipping fees it came to be way more then we wanted to spend. So now Jake has a great set of children books at a pricey cost$$$$. ANYWAYS. . . . Most of the time when salesmen come to my door this is what happens.
I open the door and they pause for a few seconds before saying anything.
Salesmen: "Is your mom or dad home"?
Me: "No they're not."
Salesmen: "Do you know when they will be home".
Me: "I don't."
Salesmen: "Is it okay if I leave you my card"?
Me: "Sure."
It's a great way to get rid of them because I am telling them the a truth. It's actually kind of funny because I am 27 but apparently I look young enough to still be living with my folks! I guess I need to start growing up a bit.
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That's AWESOME! I used to get that once in awhile but not much anymore. You could totally pass for being a teenager!
I'm terrible, I rarely answer the door anymore or at least I peek out the window to see who it is before I answer.
Jeff and I both got a kick out of this post. I've just started to not answer the door, even if they can see me. That's what Barb does and I thought, "Hey, it's my house so I don't have to answer the door if I don't want to!"
HA HA thats so funny! I already had apex, a house painter and someone that wanted to test my water for free. (when people ring my doorbell my dogs go crazy) I should yell out the window, you better run! I can't contain them!! in a panic voice. How funny would it be to see them run.
That is a great story! Be glad you look young, it has many benefits.
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