Chuggers

bosseyed

I don't see why so many people feel the urge to be abusive or 'clever' with these people. I'm annoyed by Chuggers much like most normal people, but a simply 'Sorry I don't have time' and just walk straight past solves any issue they may present.

No need to tell them to f**k off or set your bulldog on them or drop them to the floor with a punch to the nose.

Chimpofdoom

PinkLipgloss wrote: »

My easy opt out is to smile, apologise and say "I don't speak English" in either broken English or another language. Works a treat every time! They typically smile and say "enjoy your visit" LOL

:rotfl: I tried a similar technique in Edinburgh, using my "broken Afrikaans accent" and the guy followed me shouting "Common don't be like that, I know you can speak English".

I think he gave up half way down rose street, I can't exactly recall because I plugged my headphones in and went on my way!

Another time, I was also stopped by a rather cute blonde who was chugging.. ended up buying her a coffee

Curryking

This type of harassment from these charity bullies is very illegal. Complain to the police and then to the licencing department of your local council. Don't allow them to pass it onto the PFRA to deal with, insist that they deal with your complaint directly. I would then write to your local MP as well.

Gavin83

bosseyed wrote: »

I don't see why so many people feel the urge to be abusive or 'clever' with these people. I'm annoyed by Chuggers much like most normal people, but a simply 'Sorry I don't have time' and just walk straight past solves any issue they may present.

No need to tell them to f**k off or set your bulldog on them or drop them to the floor with a punch to the nose.

I agree with this. A simple 'Im ok thank you' does the trick for me. Never been sworn at or stalked.

The worst I've suffered was a girl who came up to the side of me and held my hand. I was a little uncomfortable about being touched by her to be honest, but I just pulled my hand away and walked off. No harm done.

Dreamnine

For me, chuggers aren't much different from street beggars - but I have some sympathy for street beggars.

mjm3346

bosseyed wrote: »

I don't see why so many people feel the urge to be abusive or 'clever' with these people. I'm annoyed by Chuggers much like most normal people, but a simply 'Sorry I don't have time' and just walk straight past solves any issue they may present.

No need to tell them to f**k off or set your bulldog on them or drop them to the floor with a punch to the nose.

If they didn't exist there would not be an issue to be solved, they deserve far more abuse than they get.

cyberbob

mjm3346 wrote: »

they deserve far more abuse than they get.

If you think people deserve abuse that says far more about you than them.

If your unable to just walk past and politely say no thanks that's a bit pathetic really.

Hermia

Gavin83 wrote: »

I agree with this. A simple 'Im ok thank you' does the trick for me. Never been sworn at or stalked.

We have had some really aggressive ones where I live. I have had been pushed against a shop window, pushed into a corner and several times I have been followed down the road. I have also been called a liar when I told them I donate money to the local hospice every month. I know lots of people who had similar things happen to them. The ones we have had in the last few months have been more professional and polite so I wondered if there were so many complaints the charities did something about it.

Errata

Anyone who has been pushed by chuggers should report it to the Police immediately. It's assault.

Krystaltips

PinkLipgloss wrote: »

Whenever I visit Glasgow (I currently live abroad) to catch up with family/friends I find myself harassed by them. My easy opt out is to smile, apologise and say "I don't speak English" in either broken English or another language. Works a treat every time! They typically smile and say "enjoy your visit" LOL

My husband just says "I don't speak English" in his very scouse accent...:rotfl: