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Speck Tater

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6. He was only trying to help you.

Sun Jul 1, 2012, 01:37 AM

Jul 2012

And that's the real problem. In his version of reality he was sincerely trying to help you. That's why I usually reply with "I'm a very devout Buddhist, just like you will be in YOUR next lifetime." That usually leaves them confused enough that I can make my getaway (or close the door if they're standing on my front porch.)

And if that doesn't get rid of them immediately I can always add "Sorry, I was a Christian in a previous life and it just didn't work out the way I thought it would."

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"No" means "No." [View all] Trillo Jun 2012 OP

Sorry that happened. I have the same reaction to telemarketers. rug Jun 2012 #1

Why are you sorry? skepticscott Jun 2012 #3

Because he was pissed off. rug Jun 2012 #4

A woman legislator said the same thing in MI recently longship Jun 2012 #2

I have a "No abolugi Jun 2012 #5

He was only trying to help you. Speck Tater Jul 2012 #6

Yes. In my experiences, people who try and "convert" me djean111 Jul 2012 #7

I don't think he was "only trying to help" the OP. He was trying to control her. raccoon Jul 2012 #11

I would have treated him like I treat any other solicitor outside of a store. cbayer Jul 2012 #8

I think it's ridiculous to blame the victim here. trotsky Jul 2012 #9

Exactly, that's why these idiots are so obnoxious. You've told them to back off raccoon Jul 2012 #10

I was with you until.... LARED Jul 2012 #12

Your "NO" should have been enough. Once is all it should take. humblebum Jul 2012 #13

I tell 'em I went to Mass last Sunday and I don't need to be "Born Again." hunter Jul 2012 #14

Great post and wonderful story. cbayer Jul 2012 #15