Stopped continually in town by people with rucksacks.

Searcher

tomstickland wrote:

I find a straightforward "sorry I'm not interested" and some direct eye contact often helps.

And if that doesn't work try "eff off before I remove your spleen"

Becles

Hubby always gives them a sarky reply.

The other day a lady pounced on us in Next and said "excuse me, I couldn't interest you in a Next catalogue could I?" and he promptly said "you're right, you couldn't" and walked off. She didn't know what to say to that

The best one was the British Gas man who knocked on the door. As hubby opened it, he said "I'm Steve from British Gas and I've got a special offer just for you" so hubby said "so have I. I'm giving you 10 seconds to **** off, instead of the usual 5"

advent1122

C_Ronaldo wrote:

does it really matter,

Yes, it does.
It is intimidating and very annoying, especially the greenpeace guy who wants to be my bestest mate.
The big issue guys bib informs me he is "Working not begging" as though that is something to be proud of.
I can also understand the chinese guys publicity drive because I have never seen anyone in his shop EVER.
The ambulance chasers need slapping and the catalogue woman looks cheesed off with her job.

samcat_2

I don't see anything wrong with people selling the big issue.

They are just homeless people trying to make a living. It is better than begging.

DjP

It is better than begging

no it's not

at least begging is honest

Big Issue sellers are NOT working - they are begging

What shop sells the big issue?

If they weren't begging - it wouldn't exist

Working ... hmmm ... don't remember my schools careers adviser mentioning it

There's one guy who asks everyone:

"do you want to buy a copy of the big issue?"

of course NOT

everyone ... in a jolly upbeat voice ... every day ... I find it soooo annoying ... I just want to punch him (I am a pacifist) ... but I hate being asked everyday ... broken from my day dreams ...

But the way he keeps going - staying so positive ... no matter how many people have told him NO or Foff ... he is sooo annoying - but very good at begging (whoops sorry I mean working)


The sad thing is the ones who are good at selling the B.I. (funny, jolly, sing, etc) are the ones who could easily be working elsewhere. The have an engaging personality. The above guy could easily be working elsewhere. Yet for at least the last three years - he has been selling this rag. The ones who can't get it together enough to sell the B.I. [well or at all] are the ones that need the most help ... and they don't get it because everyone gives their money to the best B.I. seller. That's their bit done ... that's made them feel good about themselves ... but it hasn't really helped a homeless person in true need.

Don't give to beggars or B.I. sellers - give to charities who help the homeless ... or keep it for yourself - in case you need it to pay a solicitor to defend you against the charge of battering a Chugger

shellsuit

I hate this ~ I can see them eyeing me up before I even get on level with them

If I see this happen and they approach me, I just keep on walking with a smile on my face and says

NO THANKS

It works for me anyway

Darksun

"Have you had an accident recently?"

"No, I've always looked like this"

That response usually shuts them up long enough to walk away :rotfl:

Morglin

We had a "gypsy" in town constantly waving her "lucky heather" at us.........so the next time she waved it under my nose, I grabbed a bunch, thanked her and shot off.

She had to chase me up the road to get it back as I hadn't paid for it...:rolleyes:

That was the last time she did it to me, anyway.

Lin

mpython

Becles wrote:

The best one was the British Gas man who knocked on the door. As hubby opened it, he said "I'm Steve from British Gas and I've got a special offer just for you" so hubby said "so have I. I'm giving you 10 seconds to **** off, instead of the usual 5"

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

If only I was brave enough to say that!!

Ivrytwr3

i hate all this. I go out for the day for a stress free time and am accosted by this people. I don't know why i should have to, but i'm constantly looking for them and if i spot one i drag the family to the other side of the street to avoid them.

I did get one scary seller one time. They handed me a leaflet for double glazing (even though i live in a rented property!) so i grabbed it just so i could throw it in the bin later; but she kept a firm grip on it and started giving the spiel that as i had taken the leaflet i must be interested in buying. It was like a handshake that the other person didn't let go of!!

I let go of the leaflet, muttered something like "freak" and ran away!!