How do get rid of people who approach you?

Question

the salesman type or anyone (stranger) you know wants something from you. this recently happened to me-twice- at Kmart Im minding my own business looking at shoes(!) and a salesman from another company, but working in conjunction with Kmart, tries to talk with me about home improvement; what the hell?im no where near that related section. The first time I walked away but he followed me; the second time I just told the truth and said I have an apartment and he left me alone; that answer I now keep within my minds file for any similar situation. yourself?

Answer 1

Well, I think a stun gun works pretty well in that situation. ;)

Actually, I would try to play dumb as if you have no idea what he's talking about. Just make no eye contact and stare at your shoes and answer "yeah" or "no" and just grumble at everything he says like you're not really getting it... Just never agree to anything they're trying to sell you and you'll usually get rid of them.

Or if you are ethnic in anyway, pretend you don't speak English and can't understand what he's saying.

If it's a nice looking girl trying to be cheerful and perky to sell you stuff, just stare at her breasts and maybe she'll get uncomfortable and go away. If she approaches you first, then it's not harassment, it's self defense. ;)

If they are on the street waiting on the corner by a store entrance (a common tactic), go in with a group of people next to you and make sure you are on the side of the door, facing away from the salesperson. Usually they will catch the person closest to them and you will get in without being bothered. Be creative and you can find all sorts of ways that works wonders on salesmen and solicitors of all types.


Good luck.

Answer 2

You need to realize that if a girl rejects you when you approach a random girl that she is not rejecting you but rather your routine for picking her up, Women are biologically designed to care much more about inner things like confidence than physical appearance. If you get rejected don't take it personally because she knows nothing about you, your friends or your hobbies, all she knows is your routine. All you have to do is polish up your routine and get back out there! I know it is scary at first, but AA never truly goes away, it is always present you just need to suck it up and get in there. The more times you approach the less it will bother you. Approaching and confidence are the only ways to get over AA. -Good Luck

Answer 3

You must have made this up. K-Mart's customer service isn't anywhere that good!

To get rid of people bothering you - just ignore them!

Answer 4

I try (not very hard because I don't need to) look crazy and mean. People seem to leave me alone. Kids for some reason see right through it and still throw things at me.

Answer 5

I usually thank them for there help and then say politely that I'm really just looking now and I will let them no if I need anything.

Answer 6

I would kindly inform the person that I'm not interested in whatever they were trying to sell me, and that if I were interested, I would contact them. Then walk away.

Answer 7

One thing that works pretty well is to tell them that you have no job, no money, no credit cards, etc. They really don't want to sell to somebody who isn't going to pay for it.

Answer 8

If they are still bothering me after I ask them if they have 20$ till next week, I ask if they have "found God" or some other religious figure.

Answer 9

I just say, 'hey, thanks for stopping to talk to me, but I am not interested in what you are sellling, buddy... now leave me the hell alone!!!'

That usually works... LOL ; p

Or just point to your ears and shake your head... you choose!

Answer 10

If they're bothering you out of the appropriate section, I'd speak to the manager. Otherwise, I just say, "I know it's your job, but I'm not interested. Please leave me alone."