They just keep going about how great their encyclopedia's are..
2006-09-22 13:07:45 · 18 answers · asked by John G 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
Just politely interrupt them, and explain to them like this:
Listen, I know that your sales training says the longer you keep me here the more likely I am to buy. I don't fit that demographic, so please try to sell somewhere else. Thank you.
and then close the door.
2006-09-22 13:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A salesman, like anyone else, has to figure time is money. If you are really sure you are not going to buy it, not matter what, then you are not being polite when you let him go on, you are wasting his time. Say no, firmly, and close the door. Same with telephone solicitors. If there is no chance you are interested, don't waste their time and yours.
On the other hand, if you really might be in the market for what he is selling, invite the guy in and pay attention to his opening remarks. If he shows no sign of taking a breath when you have long since decided it is not worthwhile, just interrupt him and say, "I'm sorry, I won't take up any more of your time. This is not the right thing for me." It may be fair to let him argue the point, but if you are firm, you must tell him so in order to avoid wasting his time.
See, good manners as your mama taught need to be adjusted to the situation. It is no kindness, however polite you may think you are being, to let people waste their time.
2006-09-23 03:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have not seen a door to door encyclopedia salesman in many years. I didn't even know they still existed. I would just say "No, thank you. But we are NOT interested. Bye"
I actually had this job one summer, and it was dismal. A salesman will continue talking to you as long as he thinks you might be a viable customer. Once he knows you are absolutely NOT going to buy, he will move on, as there is no economic value in his staying on your doorstep.
2006-09-22 20:16:08 · answer #3 · answered by Carlos R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no polite way that they will accept. Just say no thank you and close the door, even when they keep talking. I didn't realize they were still coming around with almost everyone having the internet.
2006-09-22 20:27:36 · answer #4 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The internet is more up to date than any encyclopedia and it is free. "I have this big dog here that wants to go out to the bathroom."
2006-09-22 20:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're still around? Wow! Don't open the door first off. Firmly say that you're not interested and that you have to go adn shut the door.
2006-09-22 20:16:05 · answer #6 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him that you wrote the articles in the encyclopedia so don't need them; everything i need to know is already in my head
2006-09-22 21:00:36 · answer #7 · answered by questionasker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shut the door and don't answer it. If he insists, call the police because you arebeing harrassed!
2006-09-22 20:09:48 · answer #8 · answered by Notorious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say, thanks for dropping by, but we use the encyclopedia on our pc. Uh, gotta' go, I have something on the stove. (Close door)
2006-09-22 20:13:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try to sell him your unwanted gifts from last Christmas. Don't take "no' for an answer.
2006-09-22 20:14:44 · answer #10 · answered by TalkingDonkey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋