Beware Sales People…
I have become a meanie… At least when it comes to dealing with summer sales people. I’ve been semi-patient for 10+ years… But no more. I don’t have time or patience to say “NO” (like 10 times) to a stranger at the door…. especially during the hours of 4-8 p.m.
Even the nicest, cutest kid came by to sell food storage and he asked if he could arrange to come back when “I didn’t have my hands so full.” Honestly – I laughed. I just had to. I told him I always had my hands this full (all 4 kids ran to the door and were staring at him… Truman with chocolate chip cookie ALLLLLL over his hands and face and clothes). Poor post-mission guy trying to do a summer job… I felt bad for him. So – I finally had it after only 4-5 guys stopping by this summer… and put this sign up by the doorbell.
I know it’s mean. It really is true though – I have never bought anything from a salesperson at the door…. ok – except pumpkins and girl scout cookies. I even asked Abe what he thought… “Well, it’s a little mean, mom.” Hannah said, “Oh, mom… that is life. Everyone is mean sometimes.” Maybe tomorrow I’ll rethink my door sign… but for now, I’ll appreciate the peace and be glad I don’t have to tell one more person no, no, no.
you. are. hilarious. and awesome. that sign is awesome. and hilarious.
boy. you have your hands full. ya think? next time yell “moron” and slam the door. that’ll show ’em! i’ve been actually interested in some things before but hate all the sale’sy talk and have said ‘if you don’t cut the sale pitch right now i will walk back in my house and we are done, give me the real numbers – seriously.’ and they looked at me like i was a crazy person, but he went and got his manager out of the car and he really tried, but he couldn’t get the salesy person out of himself so i didn’t buy it.
anyway… loved it.
I would love you to post a “nice” NO SOLICITING sign for me to download — when you cool down over this heated topic! :)
also, could you make a cute sign for me to download that says something to the effect of (now this is my heated topic where I would make the sign mean :) —
DO NOT ring doorbell. Grumpy toddler napping. THANK YOU!
I know you love how i am always telling what you to make for us non computer graphically gifted folk who need cute signs too. :)
I love a Jerry Seinfeld quote where he says “Ok well can I get your home number so I can give you a call back? Oh you don’t like being called at your home? Now you know how I feel!”
Also I don’t think that’s too mean. I mean you said “please” ;P
I love this sign…I want to copy it and put it up at my house as well!!
ok you are awesome. I might put it up too because apparently people around here don’t know what “no soliciting” means. I just had a girl knock and tell me she wasn’t soliciting when I pointed to the sign. Goodness!