Hi! I have a "no soliciting" sign at my door, but the religious people don't seem to get it. They just keep knocking again and again. Any suggestion on what I can put at the door to keep them away? Does "no soliciting" only implies salesperson?
2006-11-15 10:07:26 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Try a "No proselytizing" sign. This refers specifically to religious people coming to your door and trying to convert you. (Of course, this assumes that they're even literate enough to know what the sign means.)
2006-11-15 10:10:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
No Soliciting Baby Sleeping Sign
2016-11-03 00:03:12 · answer #2 · answered by shott 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer a more subtle approach. I call it false hope. The next time you have one come by, invite them in to your home. Get them involved in a lengthy explanation of what they believe, and why they think they believe it. Attentively nod your head, and make the appropriate listening gestures and sub-vocal mutterings. Then when they seem ready to leave, ask them to explain it to you again because you didn't fully understand it. One full explanation of their faith equals 100 points. One full repeat explanation equals 500 points, while a partial repeat is only worth 250 points. Each 15 minutes you occupy their attention equals 100 points. A second full repeat explanation equals 1000 points. A third full repeat explanation equals 5000 points. A one hour conversation equals 5000 bonus points. A second hour of conversation equals 10000 bonus points. A third full hour of conversation is a penalty of -1000 points. When you have tired of playing the game, if they haven't already hastily made tracks out of your house yet, then you can politely inform them you've thought it over, and have decided to join a different religion because their religion is just too confusing. After they leave you can tally up your score, and compare it with your friends and neighbors who are also playing the game. High score wins a predetermined prize (pizza, beer, etc.) for religious tolerance and neighborhood service. Don't forget there is a bonus of 20000 points for convincing the solicitor to abandon their faith in favor of a faith of your chosing. I personally recommend Taoism since they are a definite minority in the western world and don't solicit door to door. The final bonus is that playing one round of the game pretty much guarnatees you will be on the avoid list for the members of that faith for quite a while to come. I did this about 7 years ago with some nice missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, and I haven't seen one since. I hope this helps.
2016-03-17 07:18:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that problem too. I put up a no trespassing sign. Occasionally, I'll still get a knock on the door. I politely tell them I am happy with my current church and close the door before they can say another word. It is usually several months before I hear that knock again.
2006-11-15 10:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that anyone going door to door would see the "No Soliciting" sign and realize that the person does not want to be bothered, and just pass the house up.
Then again, I don't go door to door for anything.
2006-11-15 11:11:48 · answer #5 · answered by I'm Still Here 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My grandma used to live in a building that had a "no soliciting" sign as well as one that said "No Religious Queries, Please." Maybe the religious people don't think of themselves as solicitors because they're not selling anything, but if you put a sign specifically mentioning religion, they'll get the message. I know it seems harsh, but they're not getting it the other way. You have to be blunt.
2006-11-15 10:10:47 · answer #6 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I put up a sign that says... Do not disturb, baby sleeping. So far it has worked. If I leave my dog outside, that works good too..lol
Before I got married, I was dating a guy that was going to school for ministry... I was on the phone with him one day when a certain religion knocked on my door, the guy wouldnt leave. I finally asked him if he wanted to speak to my boyfriend who was at a what ever ministry school.. that group hasnt knocked on my parents door in about 15 yrs...
2006-11-15 11:42:38 · answer #7 · answered by kutskova29 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a sign for my door that says: "If you were NOT invited, DO NOT KNOCK. If you force me to answer the door when I am busy, you won't like what you hear. DO NOT KNOCK."
It's worked with everyone I've had to deal with so far, except kids who haven't got enough sense to read a sign first, and we don't get many of those.
2006-11-15 10:09:51 · answer #8 · answered by Baby'sMom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While the "solicitor" may be a decent, well-meaning individual, a "No Soliciting" sign makes clear that the property owner/occupant wishes to not be approached at home.
Any laws on this and how they are enforced will depend on your area.
2006-11-15 10:12:52 · answer #9 · answered by BSG 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had problems with this. i had a sign made to put on the front door "this is a Buddhist home, no other religions will be tolerated". my problems seized. you can have the sign list any religious preferences, except the ones that keep bothering you.
2006-11-15 10:33:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋