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What do you stick out the letter box when the Geehovas come knocking?
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over a year ago
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I never answer the door unless I'm expecting someone. There's been many a time I've been too scared to move in case they're still at the door and will hear me! |
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My mum made the mistake of inviting them in once, as it was chucking it down and she felt sorry for them (two, a guy and a lady)... they kept coming back.
She eventually asked me to come round and tell them she wasn't interested any more, as she had tried and they didn't seem to be listening.
They turned up, same day, same time every week, and I answered the door.
They told me they were there to see mum, as she had invited Jesus into her house... I mustered my best growly "Clint Eastwood" and said, well, Jesus is welcome, but you two can fuck off, and closed the door.
They didn't come back.  |
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"My mum made the mistake of inviting them in once, as it was chucking it down and she felt sorry for them (two, a guy and a lady)... they kept coming back.
She eventually asked me to come round and tell them she wasn't interested any more, as she had tried and they didn't seem to be listening.XD
They turned up, same day, same time every week, and I answered the door.
They told me they were there to see mum, as she had invited Jesus into her house... I mustered my best growly "Clint Eastwood" and said, well, Jesus is welcome, but you two can fuck off, and closed the door.
They didn't come back. "
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"My mum made the mistake of inviting them in once, as it was chucking it down and she felt sorry for them (two, a guy and a lady)... they kept coming back.
She eventually asked me to come round and tell them she wasn't interested any more, as she had tried and they didn't seem to be listening.XD
They turned up, same day, same time every week, and I answered the door.
They told me they were there to see mum, as she had invited Jesus into her house... I mustered my best growly "Clint Eastwood" and said, well, Jesus is welcome, but you two can fuck off, and closed the door.
They didn't come back. "
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over a year ago
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I just let them talk then I give them a look and ask them to repeat what they just said as I give them a blank look they don't tend to continue and walk away |
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We live in a free country do we not people can believe in what ever they choose be it right or wrong. Part of being a jw is going out to witness as it's really called. they mean you no harm they are just doing what they believe to be right. All it takes is a polite no thank you and they should politely thank you for your time and walk away. If they don't simply ask them to direct you to an "elder" explain to him (sadly it will be a him) that this person will not except no for an answer and who ever it was who knocked on your door is firmly in the shit. It really is that simple no need to be nasty they are simply following there believes.
By the way no I'm not 1 I just have close family that is  |
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"We live in a free country do we not people can believe in what ever they choose be it right or wrong. Part of being a jw is going out to witness as it's really called. they mean you no harm they are just doing what they believe to be right. All it takes is a polite no thank you and they should politely thank you for your time and walk away. If they don't simply ask them to direct you to an "elder" explain to him (sadly it will be a him) that this person will not except no for an answer and who ever it was who knocked on your door is firmly in the shit. It really is that simple no need to be nasty they are simply following there believes.
By the way no I'm not 1 I just have close family that is "
It least they are not planting bombs or killing people in the name of there religion leave email be folks there's much worse out there |
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"What, no one owning up to having sex with the Jehova's (other religions are available)? "
my mate used to work with a couple of girls who were jehovas, out every Friday getting pissed up and knew their way around a cock, great fun they were. |
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over a year ago
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I'd send out one of my two wing chicks. One would confuse them and wouldn't allow them to get a word in edgewise and would probably invite them to join Fab and the other would just scare the shit out of them. Useful combination those two, if a little crazy and unpredictable at times. |
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I just say "I'm not interested, thank you".
I wonder how many responding here with "witty" answers about how they get rid of them complain that people on here are rude for ignoring their advances... |
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"I just say "I'm not interested, thank you".
I wonder how many responding here with "witty" answers about how they get rid of them complain that people on here are rude for ignoring their advances..."
Same. Although I did read a copy of 'watchtower' once which was astonished poorly written. |
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"I just say "I'm not interested, thank you".
I wonder how many responding here with "witty" answers about how they get rid of them complain that people on here are rude for ignoring their advances...
Same. Although I did read a copy of 'watchtower' once which was astonished poorly written. "
It is isn't it !
I answered the door to Jehovah's witnesses @40 weeks pregnant, one asked "do you ever wonder how life got started?" I looked at my stomach, then at them and said "I think I know" laughing...not even a smile |
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"I just say "I'm not interested, thank you".
I wonder how many responding here with "witty" answers about how they get rid of them complain that people on here are rude for ignoring their advances...
Same. Although I did read a copy of 'watchtower' once which was astonished poorly written.
It is isn't it !
I answered the door to Jehovah's witnesses @40 weeks pregnant, one asked "do you ever wonder how life got started?" I looked at my stomach, then at them and said "I think I know" laughing...not even a smile "
Brilliant. |
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"I open the door but tell them i am.not interested before they start to even talk ...then shut the door and lock it  "
Why lock it? Do you think they are going to just barge in?
It makes me sad that we seem to think it ok to be rude to people and mock their beliefs. To try and make them uncomfortable by offering them things that we know are against their beliefs (blood/organ donor cards to JW's, bacon to Muslims or Jews etc) yet get so offended when others do the same to us.
Ok it's maybe a tad annoying that they come to your door unsolicited but a simple no thank you is all it takes. What have they wasted? The thirty seconds it takes to open the door and be polite? |
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"We live in a free country do we not people can believe in what ever they choose be it right or wrong. Part of being a jw is going out to witness as it's really called. they mean you no harm they are just doing what they believe to be right. All it takes is a polite no thank you and they should politely thank you for your time and walk away. If they don't simply ask them to direct you to an "elder" explain to him (sadly it will be a him) that this person will not except no for an answer and who ever it was who knocked on your door is firmly in the shit. It really is that simple no need to be nasty they are simply following there believes.
By the way no I'm not 1 I just have close family that is "
 ..I'm not a JW but one of my friends is. ..and some people are so disrespectful! !!!! ... they are just doing what they believe to be right so why do people feel the need to take the piss! !!!  |
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I wonder how many responding here with "witty" answers about how they get rid of them complain that people on here are rude for ignoring their advances..."
I gave a "witty" answer because I believe people come to the lounge for a bit of a giggle, and a break from their serious, often stressful lives. I appreciate the other forums are more serious, which is why, in the main, I try to avoid peppering them with my oft ill-judged humour.
I actually do invite them in, when I have time, sometimes they accept, sometimes they stay on the doorstep. We politely exchange our different interpretation of the bible, with me pushing examples of Jesus's laid back and forgiving attitude, while they concentrate on St. Paul's bigotry and divisiveness.
When I'm feeling wicked, I turn the discussion around to whether or not laying naked together with another man made King David gay. It seems the Fab rules of straight even extend back into the Old Testament.
If any Jehovah's Witness had complained about my post I would obviously apologise to them, but I'm afraid I never extend that concept to people who get offended on behalf of other people.
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I wonder how many responding here with "witty" answers about how they get rid of them complain that people on here are rude for ignoring their advances...
I gave a "witty" answer because I believe people come to the lounge for a bit of a giggle, and a break from their serious, often stressful lives. I appreciate the other forums are more serious, which is why, in the main, I try to avoid peppering them with my oft ill-judged humour.
I actually do invite them in, when I have time, sometimes they accept, sometimes they stay on the doorstep. We politely exchange our different interpretation of the bible, with me pushing examples of Jesus's laid back and forgiving attitude, while they concentrate on St. Paul's bigotry and divisiveness.
When I'm feeling wicked, I turn the discussion around to whether or not laying naked together with another man made King David gay. It seems the Fab rules of straight even extend back into the Old Testament.
If any Jehovah's Witness had complained about my post I would obviously apologise to them, but I'm afraid I never extend that concept to people who get offended on behalf of other people.
Mr ddc"
Mr ddc, I'm not offended on behalf of other people I'm just pointing out anomalies in "some" attitudes and I don't believe that you have ever come into the forum complaining about rude people ignoring your advances. If anyone mistakenly believes that my post applies to them even if they don't fulfil the criteria I will happily apologise but I never extend that courtesy to those it does apply to. |
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"I just say "I'm not interested, thank you".
I wonder how many responding here with "witty" answers about how they get rid of them complain that people on here are rude for ignoring their advances..."
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Mr ddc, I'm not offended on behalf of other people I'm just pointing out anomalies in "some" attitudes and I don't believe that you have ever come into the forum complaining about rude people ignoring your advances. If anyone mistakenly believes that my post applies to them even if they don't fulfil the criteria I will happily apologise but I never extend that courtesy to those it does apply to. "
"courtesy": that's the word I was struggling for. I don't if it it's age or insufficient tea. 
For the record, I also commend them on what they do, since they are the only Christian group I know that actually does as Jesus instructed and carry his message into the world. Most others sit in their churches/meeting halls and wait for the world to come to them. (Both Mrs ddc and myself also worked door-to-door when we were younger and desperate, so we understand what they must experience.)
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"I open the door but tell them i am.not interested before they start to even talk ...then shut the door and lock it
Why lock it? Do you think they are going to just barge in?
It makes me sad that we seem to think it ok to be rude to people and mock their beliefs. To try and make them uncomfortable by offering them things that we know are against their beliefs (blood/organ donor cards to JW's, bacon to Muslims or Jews etc) yet get so offended when others do the same to us.
Ok it's maybe a tad annoying that they come to your door unsolicited but a simple no thank you is all it takes. What have they wasted? The thirty seconds it takes to open the door and be polite? "
Never had them to my door. About the same level of inconvenience as someone selling gas etc. It's just people promoting their beliefs or earning a living.
Having said that some areas are beset by door to door activities and it seems to happen in lumps. Can be unsettling for some folk. |
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Mr ddc
Mr ddc, I'm not offended on behalf of other people I'm just pointing out anomalies in "some" attitudes and I don't believe that you have ever come into the forum complaining about rude people ignoring your advances. If anyone mistakenly believes that my post applies to them even if they don't fulfil the criteria I will happily apologise but I never extend that courtesy to those it does apply to.
"courtesy": that's the word I was struggling for. I don't if it it's age or insufficient tea.
For the record, I also commend them on what they do, since they are the only Christian group I know that actually does as Jesus instructed and carry his message into the world. Most others sit in their churches/meeting halls and wait for the world to come to them. (Both Mrs ddc and myself also worked door-to-door when we were younger and desperate, so we understand what they must experience.)
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Blimey you want to live where I do, we get the Mormons & Methodists cold calling as well as JW's. I'm never rude but I do object to someone else's beliefs being preached on my doorstep especially to my kids.
Since seeing the Book Of Mormon though, I shall answer the door with. "Hello, my name is..." & break into song  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I don't invite random strangers to knock on my door , I don't appreciate the intrusion of cold calling, therefore I reserve the right to respond in a manner of my choosing when either occurrence imposes itself on the sanctity of my privacy .... |
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Interesting how it's seems to be comedy gold to treat one region like crap and yet another cannot be poked fun of.
I recall a thread the other day where someone used the phrase 'Ali Snackbar' (or similar) and was vilified; but it's ok to tell JV's to 'fuck off' to their face as part of a funny anecdote.
This place. Minefield. Clown shoes.
Peace out, I'm off to spread the good word about the FSM. |
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Blimey you want to live where I do, we get the Mormons & Methodists cold calling as well as JW's. I'm never rude but I do object to someone else's beliefs being preached on my doorstep especially to my kids.
Since seeing the Book Of Mormon though, I shall answer the door with. "Hello, my name is..." & break into song "
I wouldn't know where to start with a Mormon, but you have to hand it to them, the Methodists do have the best hymns
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"Interesting how it's seems to be comedy gold to treat one region like crap and yet another cannot be poked fun of.
I recall a thread the other day where someone used the phrase 'Ali Snackbar' (or similar) and was vilified; but it's ok to tell JV's to 'fuck off' to their face as part of a funny anecdote.
This place. Minefield. Clown shoes.
Peace out, I'm off to spread the good word about the FSM."
He meant 'religion' not 'region'. |
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"I just say "I'm not interested, thank you".
I wonder how many responding here with "witty" answers about how they get rid of them complain that people on here are rude for ignoring their advances..."
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By (user no longer on site)
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No matter what religion, if they knock my door, I amswer while wearing my pentacle necklace and listen to them. Then apologise and tell them I already have a faith, but I loved learning about theirs |
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Mr ddc, I'm not offended on behalf of other people I'm just pointing out anomalies in "some" attitudes and I don't believe that you have ever come into the forum complaining about rude people ignoring your advances. If anyone mistakenly believes that my post applies to them even if they don't fulfil the criteria I will happily apologise but I never extend that courtesy to those it does apply to.
"courtesy": that's the word I was struggling for. I don't if it it's age or insufficient tea.
For the record, I also commend them on what they do, since they are the only Christian group I know that actually does as Jesus instructed and carry his message into the world. Most others sit in their churches/meeting halls and wait for the world to come to them. (Both Mrs ddc and myself also worked door-to-door when we were younger and desperate, so we understand what they must experience.)
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Yep. They're the only people who when they knocked on my friends recently widowed mother's door on seeing her distress helped her. They also helped an elderly woman my mum knows hang her curtains. |
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Mr ddc
Mr ddc, I'm not offended on behalf of other people I'm just pointing out anomalies in "some" attitudes and I don't believe that you have ever come into the forum complaining about rude people ignoring your advances. If anyone mistakenly believes that my post applies to them even if they don't fulfil the criteria I will happily apologise but I never extend that courtesy to those it does apply to.
"courtesy": that's the word I was struggling for. I don't if it it's age or insufficient tea.
For the record, I also commend them on what they do, since they are the only Christian group I know that actually does as Jesus instructed and carry his message into the world. Most others sit in their churches/meeting halls and wait for the world to come to them. (Both Mrs ddc and myself also worked door-to-door when we were younger and desperate, so we understand what they must experience.)
Yep. They're the only people who when they knocked on my friends recently widowed mother's door on seeing her distress helped her. They also helped an elderly woman my mum knows hang her curtains."
They can be lovely people tbh. I already have a religion so the ones on my street don't really come to me, but they sometimes come around for a cup of tea and some biscuits as our faith's agree on a few things |
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By *errygTV/TS
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their harmless, i was at a mates house they knocked on said i dont live here, bob was in the bath shouted up , he said tell em to fvck off, so i said sorry hes in the bathroom he said can you call later |
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"their harmless, i was at a mates house they knocked on said i dont live here, bob was in the bath shouted up , he said tell em to fvck off, so i said sorry hes in the bathroom he said can you call later"
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Last time the JW's called, I invited them in, made them some tea and biscuits and asked them to tell me all about their religion.
They said "we have mo idea, we've never got this far before "
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"We live in a free country do we not people can believe in what ever they choose be it right or wrong. Part of being a jw is going out to witness as it's really called. they mean you no harm they are just doing what they believe to be right. All it takes is a polite no thank you and they should politely thank you for your time and walk away. If they don't simply ask them to direct you to an "elder" explain to him (sadly it will be a him) that this person will not except no for an answer and who ever it was who knocked on your door is firmly in the shit. It really is that simple no need to be nasty they are simply following there believes.
By the way no I'm not 1 I just have close family that is "
Whilst I totally hear what you're saying and manners really don't cost anything, I wholly object to them knocking on doors. By all means, leave the door to your place of worship open and welcome new people but this recruitment drive and standing on street corners with a pile of leaflets really does make me quite cross. Believe whatever you like but I don't need you knocking on my door to preach it to me.
It's only happened to me once, I laughed and explained very politely that I'm a sinner. |
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Last time I answered the door to them I had Cradle of Filth blasting on the stereo and was wearing a t-shirt that said "Gothic as Fuck" on it. Strangely they didnt hang around. - Mr x |
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"Last time I answered the door to them I had Cradle of Filth blasting on the stereo and was wearing a t-shirt that said "Gothic as Fuck" on it. Strangely they didnt hang around. - Mr x"
I would have thought the less likely looking convert, the more they'd want to try and 'save' you. |
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