What to say when those people knock at my door.?

Question

What do you tell the Jehova Witnesses when they come to your door.? Do you take the Jesus PAper hand out thingy when they offer it?
Ive been getting quite a few lately, which is odd for my area, a little off the beaten path, is there a certain season they go about.

maybe they are Mormons, I dont know, they never really say. I dont want to be rude, but is that why they come around all the time.

Answer 1

A few persons persist in spreading ridiculous stories about Jehovah's Witnesses. They do not try to force their religion on anyone; that would neither fulfill their commission nor be practical. In many countries, that would be illegal!

Instead, Jehovah's Witnesses hope to share with their neighbors an encouraging thought from the bible. Since they try to visit each home in their territories at least twice each year, it would not make sense for them to waste time with a householder who communicates a clear disinterest in conversing. There is no need to be rude or threatening. Simply thank the Witness for his good intentions, tell him you are not interested in speaking with Jehovah's Witnesses, and close the door gently.

Jehovah's Witnesses are used to it, and actually appreciate the opportunity to move on in the manner Jesus described:

(Matthew 10:14) [Jesus said] Wherever anyone does not take you in or listen to your words, on going out of that house or that city shake the dust off your feet

Learn more:
http://www.watchtower.org/library/jt/index.htm

Answer 2

I don't know about Mormons, but if you don't wish to be called on by Jehovah's Witnesses, you should decline to take any pamphlet or handbill or anything they offer you and state plainly that you don't wish them to call at your house. . There is no need to be rude, but you must be firm; otherwise, they will probably interpret your 'niceness' as possible interest and make an effort to overcome whatever objection you may raise.

If you ask them to, they will write down your address and put it in the territory envelope with a memo of "do not call" on this house. But you must make it plain to them; otherwise, they'll be back. And if you take what they offer you, they may even make a point of coming back. If you've been receiving a lot of calls lately, it may be that they are making a point of visiting you because they consider you a potential convert.

Answer 3

First, we are known as Jehovah's Witnesses, not Jehova Witnesses.
Second, if you are not interested then please say "No, Thank you, I am not interested". Generally that will work. Remember we are all imperfect. There are probably some who will not understand you are saying no, at least not at first. Please do not be rude. You do not want to be treated rudely, we do not want to be treated rudely either.
Third, there is no particular "season" we Witness during.
Fourth, If you are not interested, and especially if you aren't going to read them, do not except our literature.
I do appreciate your concern. Please once again, remember we are following the Bible's instructions, not trying to be mean or spoil someones fun.

PS. As a rule we do not go door to door before it is light outside and we do not go door to door until after nine which ever comes last.

PPSS In regard to the suggestion of either nudity, profanity or sexual propositions, in the US if a minor is propositioned or flashed by an adult, this can cause severe legal problems for the person making the propositions.

Answer 4

I'm a mormon. In about two years, I'll be somewhere in the world doing exactly what you're talking about. However, I'm human too, so I know how annoying it can be when someone comes to your house uninvited and wants to have a time consuming and sometimes really deep conversation with you on a subject you probably weren't expecting to open your door to. However, being a mormon, I can see both sides of the situation. For example, when the JW's come to my house, I put myself in their shoes. When I go on my mission, I don't want to have rude remarks thrown at me and doors slammed in my face. So I don't do it to the JW's. So put yourself in their shoes. If you were someone who is really excited about something you've just discovered that has changed your life or something you believe; so excited that you want to share it with others, I'm guessing you wouldn't want to have them slam it right back in your face. I'm not saying you have to believe what they're saying. That's personal, and it's your decision, but it's only right to be polite.

Answer 5

Keep your screen door closed, if you have one that way you can avoid the paper thingy.

If you don't, keep one hand inside your door and the other on the doorknob. Be polite and just say "I already have my preffered choice of religion. Thank you. I hope you have a nice day." and then shut the door.

It doesn't matter if they're still trying to talk to you, you've been polite, you've let them know that you are not interested. Shut the door.

Answer 6

Sometimes I take it and sometimes I just don't answer. Its your house. You dont have to answer the door if you dont want too. But if you do just say "No thank you I'm not interested. Goodbye" In a very firm tone and then close the door.

Answer 7

I tell them I don't buy religion door to door :)

I let them know I am perfectly happy with my own religion, and wish them a nice day. Sometimes I will take what they offer, it can't hurt to read it. I just try to be polite, but I don't spend too much of my time with them either.

Answer 8

Make the rudest sexual propostion you can think of. It works almost as good as answering the door nude. I did it in Whittier to two women that kept come by every Sunday. I answered the door nude with a stiffy and said if they were here to join me and my girlfriend great otherwise go away and leave me alone.After a shocked Oh My they almost fell over themselves turning to leave. They never came back. I LMFAO for days.

Answer 9

Get a blood and organ donor card and stick it in your front window. They'll never call again.
And remember, just because someone call at the door, phones you or e-mails you, there's no law says you have to answer!

Answer 10

Depends... the Jehovah's Witnesses tend to be "alot" more pushy than the Mormon missionaries. If it was the JW's I'd say, No Thanks, and if that didn't stop them I'd close the door. If they try to stick their foot in the door I'd slam it hard. If it is the Mormons a simple "no thanks" works fine.