[dtennent]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

The only people we had up north (in Connecticut) at the door uninvited were Jehovah's Witnesses and the guy who was running for Mayor against the current Mayor. Jehovah's witnesses were easy "No, I don't want to hear your testament, I don't want to read your pamphlet. Have a nice day" and shut (not slammed) the door. The guy running against the current mayor was just as easy: "I don't vote for people who come to my door uninvited. Have a nice day."

Many years ago, when I ran for Town Supervisor in a rural, small town in Western New York, I knocked on over 800 doors handing out flyers to all introduce myself and my positions. (I had lived in the town for about 15 years so was not really well known.) With the exception of two people, everyone I met was friendly and courteous. Ended up winning the election with over 76% of the vote. I understand not wanting unsolicited people knocking on your door but, occasionally, you might find someone who has something in which you are interested.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

The only people we had up north (in Connecticut) at the door uninvited were Jehovah's Witnesses and the guy who was running for Mayor against the current Mayor. Jehovah's witnesses were easy "No, I don't want to hear your testament, I don't want to read your pamphlet. Have a nice day" and shut (not slammed) the door. The guy running against the current mayor was just as easy: "I don't vote for people who come to my door uninvited. Have a nice day."

We had a fair number of missionaries come by when we lived in MN. Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, etc. If they stopped by in the winter I always invited them in for coffee: I figured that if someone was suffering in that cold for free they were pretty dedicated people. Some declined, but those who accepted appreciated the warm-up.

Drove my wife nuts.

[MrFlorida]

Just say no thanks, close the door and walk away.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

We had a fair number of missionaries come by when we lived in MN. Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, etc. If they stopped by in the winter I always invited them in for coffee: I figured that if someone was suffering in that cold for free they were pretty dedicated people. Some declined, but those who accepted appreciated the warm-up.

Drove my wife nuts.

That's nice, but once they sat down for coffee they had no idea what to say----they never got that far before

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Have zero issues with door to door. I speak enough VN, Cantonese, French, German, they take less than 30second to leave. Spanish doesn’t work, so well.

Yep, you can try gibberish (loud) as well. It works.

If I open the door then I just say, “No thank you” and shut the door.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

My Jehovah's Witness line in NY went something like this: Praise the Lord! My lord Beelzebub promised he would deliver 2 virgins for sacrifice at tonight's midnight celebration of the third rectification of the Drules and Azoths. Please come in for a "drink". Their exits would set speed records.

I like your style! 😀😈💀👹

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by dtennent

Many years ago, when I ran for Town Supervisor in a rural, small town in Western New York, I knocked on over 800 doors handing out flyers to all introduce myself and my positions. (I had lived in the town for about 15 years so was not really well known.) With the exception of two people, everyone I met was friendly and courteous. Ended up winning the election with over 76% of the vote. I understand not wanting unsolicited people knocking on your door but, occasionally, you might find someone who has something in which you are interested.

Not yet. Not even once. One time, though, a lady came to ask if she could have a flower from my plant for an arrangement she was making. I said, "yes".

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Have zero issues with door to door. I speak enough VN, Cantonese, French, German, they take less than 30second to leave. Spanish doesn’t work, so well.

I can do enough French and German to get by.
Learned some Cantonese when stationed in Hong Kong for a while, many years ago.
I still remember most of the niceties, and can still swear profusely.
It's a colorful language for obscene insults!

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I can do enough French and German to get by.
Learned some Cantonese when stationed in Hong Kong for a while, many years ago.
I still remember most of the niceties, and can still swear profusely.
It's a colorful language for obscene insults!

A good insult requires thought and a bit of artistry. One of my all time favorites was, "may you be blessed with the breath of a thousand camels." Still makes me laugh.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by RoboVil

Today, starting early, I have had two pushy sales reps come calling at my door. The first was 'Deluxe' wanting to wash my windows, and the second was "Freedom Forever" wanting to install solar panels on my roof. So much for the non-soliciting policy of the Villages. They were really pushy and did not take the first three 'No's if not more.

First, no soliciting is more a "suggestion" than a policy. This is not a private community as you know, and there is no provision for ENFORCEMENT of any of the suggestions here. We finally learned to not even answer the door, safest policy of all. Next, if you have a ring type app, is to simply say, NO SOLICITING, and of course do not go to door. Found it useful IF you are so curious you feel compelled to actually open the door, put up a hand and say " Sorry, I don't handle ANY of that, you'll have to call the landlord and talk to him", that also works to stop their line immediately; they don't want to waste their time on someone who is not the owner. But bottom line is, answering is foolish at best (even if is something you might be considering; new windows, roof, landscaping, etc. would you not want to talk ONLY to those YOU chose to contact to come out?), and, it could actually be dangerous, you never know.

[Velvet]

There is a saying by the “travelers” in Europe; “May you live in a beautiful large mansion with many floors. Which has no stairs or elevators, and the tremors and shakes from your illness take you upstairs and downstairs.” (Loses a bit in transition, but you can get that it is a curse.)

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

First, no soliciting is more a "suggestion" than a policy. This is not a private community as you know, and there is no provision for ENFORCEMENT of any of the suggestions here. We finally learned to not even answer the door, safest policy of all. Next, if you have a ring type app, is to simply say, NO SOLICITING, and of course do not go to door. Found it useful IF you are so curious you feel compelled to actually open the door, put up a hand and say " Sorry, I don't handle ANY of that, you'll have to call the landlord and talk to him", that also works to stop their line immediately; they don't want to waste their time on someone who is not the owner. But bottom line is, answering is foolish at best (even if is something you might be considering; new windows, roof, landscaping, etc. would you not want to talk ONLY to those YOU chose to contact to come out?), and, it could actually be dangerous, you never know.

I agree. And the fact that the counties charge for and issue Florida state solicitation permits is proof that they consider The Villages to be fair game for door-to-door solicitation. If you have a state permit, then you are allowed to sell your product or service door-to-door, unless the permit specifically states that you cannot do it in The Villages.

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

The joy of having a video doorbell. You can see who it is and decide whether or not you want to answer the door. If you’re curious or feel unsafe you can talk to them without getting off the couch.

And the "ring type" systems are getting so inexpensive they are available to anyone these days. A relative who lives on a VERY limited retirement just purchased a light bulb camera that comes with app to connect to door bell, it was unbelievably inexpensive and she says it works great (but only had it since June, so don't know the longevity), she loves it. Got it on Amazon. She has NO tech skills what so ever, and she was able to use it immediately !

[vintageogauge]

When we first moved in I put a small NO SOLICITING" sign on the front door and in seven+ years only 2 or 3 solicitors bothered us and I just told them to read the sign and closed the door.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

My Jehovah's Witness line in NY went something like this: Praise the Lord! My lord Beelzebub promised he would deliver 2 virgins for sacrifice at tonight's midnight celebration of the third rectification of the Drules and Azoths. Please come in for a "drink". Their exits would set speed records.

Why does anyone think sacrificing virgins is a good thing. Lots of that went on years ago