Just for fun, I am going to replace the "No Soliciting" sign that prominently graces the main entrance to our development to one using small words everyone can understand. Because based on the number of individuals who regularly knock on my door wanting to sell me their cleaning services, or a product which promises to deep-clean my front porch, or some spray to keep my grass green - it is evident that many people do not know what the word
soliciting means. And you know, how *not* to do it.
I have grown weary of explaining it to them after they have knocked on my door or rung the door bell, unleashing the hounds of hell and waking my daughter from the only 2 hours of peace I get all day.
Note to future solicitors - because I know you will still come: when all the above occurs and I gracelessly and impatiently inform you that yes, you ARE soliciting if you contact me without being invited to my home...DO NOT ARGUE WITH ME.
That would be very, very dumb.
2 comments:
Beware the wrath of the hounds from hell and a cranky 2yr old, but mostly beware Julie!
I'm not even sure small words will get to those people, but good luck.
I'd start answering the door while holding a 'blood soaked' knife. (ketchup + red food coloring...) Even a plain meat cleaver would probably do the job.
You could even answer the door and whisper-ask them if they want to do some crank with you. I bet they'd never stop by your house again.
If you need any more ideas, let me know. I can help you make a LIST. Post it in your kitchen, try each one, and note which ones work best!
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