So last night around 8:40pm I hear the door bell ring.  I had settled in for the night, just got done cleaning up around the house and had dinner.  Was just about to sit down with my wife and watch TV.  So I get up and see who's at the door.  We usually don't get anyone coming around this late so I was a little apprehensive already.  

I opened the door and  it was a door to door sales man trying to sell Lawn Care products and services.  He had a uniform on, clip board and proceeded to say hello, good evening, my name is.....that's where I interrupted him and said Ummmm....no thanks, not interested thanks for stopping by and closed the door not allowing him to respond.

I know times are tough now but is it appropriate to go door to door so late?  I was really annoyed that I was interrupted at home with this bull shit.

8:40pm is waaaay to late to be doing door to door. I would have done alot worse.

at least it wasn't one of those kids trying to sell you the paper! ugh, the ONE time I fell for it, I never got my paper! booooo.

Don't feel bad - and he shouldn't be offended. Being in sales requires handling rejection - I'm sure he gets it all the time.

It's happened to me too. I've also had telemarketers call from 9p-10p

Mel...sorry to hear that...one word..."Sucka"

Mel "tita" P. says:

at least it wasn't one of those kids trying to sell you the paper! ugh, the ONE time I fell for it, I never got my paper! booooo.
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I bought the really big package for the ones selling magazines. it came out to $75. And I have not gotten a damn thing either!

No, if you were a jerk you would have let him talk for an hour trying to sell his products, then say "Nah, I don't want any lawn care crap" and kick him out of your house

My 8th grade history teacher did that, he was the best teacher I had

Door to door people should never come after the dinner hour. I know that sounds all old fashioned of me, but you have to draw the line somewhere.

Unless I know for a fact that someone is coming over I don't answer the door.

way too late to be selling lawn care shit...drugs...probably about right..or too early

I completely agree Rebekah!  Dont bother met after 630pm!!!  I got shit to do.

Like waiting for my dealer.

God, Henry...that was so mean. How can you sleep at night? Do you kick puppies too? Take candy from babies?

Sheesh.

hahaha, yeah, i'm never helping kids get into college again!

Yes, my lawn can use some sprucing up but damn....Im not trying to hear your shit at 8:40pm

Valeria.....I sleep great at night Valeria!  I will never kick a puppy and hell yeah I take candy from babies....especially if its a kit kat.  Give me a break!  LOL

I would definately have fucked with him more than that...

at least you didn't make your wife answer the door.

Mel "tita" P. says:

hahaha, yeah, i'm never helping kids get into college again!

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Mel I love how I get these ghetto ass kids coming up to me in the target parking lot trying to sell me candy talking about Im trying to raise money to go to basketball camp yet they're wearing a pair $150 Jordans.

at least you didn't wait for him to stick his cock out and say he'd do anything...........

I had that happen to me once, around 9pm. The guy threw a bitch fit and said the reason why I didn't want to buy his product is because "he's black." Lordy.

serbelle "is the thickness a deal-breaker?" i. says:

at least you didn't wait for him to stick his cock out and say he'd do anything...........

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hahah Thats ok at anytime of night Serbelle!  LOL

2 minutes ago serbelle "is the thickness a deal-breaker?" i. says: at least you didn't wait for him to stick his cock out and say he'd do anything...........
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Shit...why don't I ever get those salesmen?

wow that is really late, maybe he's a serial rapist who was hoping to find a single woman home alone in her pajamas stupid enough to open the door then bam he rapes and kills her!!!

Pretty "men are abusive" P. says:

wow that is really late, maybe he's a serial rapist who was hoping to find a single woman home alone in her pajamas stupid enough to open the door then bam he rapes and kills her!!!

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Is that why your name is Pretty "men are abusive" P.

Valeria "The Town Crier" R. says:

2 minutes ago serbelle "is the thickness a deal-breaker?" i. says: at least you didn't wait for him to stick his cock out and say he'd do anything...........
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Shit...why don't I ever get those salesmen?
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*rings doorbell*

Joe "Pickles" G. says:

Valeria "The Town Crier" R. says:

2 minutes ago serbelle "is the thickness a deal-breaker?" i. says: at least you didn't wait for him to stick his cock out and say he'd do anything...........
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Shit...why don't I ever get those salesmen?
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*rings doorbell*

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Gonna ring door bell next

sloppy door bell seconds

was i a jerk-off?

yes

Hey Henry.. Maybe you shoulda offered him some soup.. BUAHAHAHAHAHAA!!

I'd have ninja kicked him in the jugular, lucky for him you just closed the door.

That's ok, he probably went home and killed himself.  No big.

(just kidding).

if he was as cute as the kid in "up"..........would you have given him soup?

Fred "Are you going to eat that?" F. says:

The last time that happened to me I asked the salesman for his solicitation permit. He said he had no idea he needed one, I said, yep, you sure do and I feel it's my responsibility to report you to the police.
He left.  I have no idea if he needed a permit or not.
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I hope that's true becasue I'm going to ask for one next time the solcitors come to the door.  In way I feel sorry for them because they need to make a living but on the other hand, most of them are jerks and won't leave after you say "no thanks", that's when I get pissed.

those aggressive tactics work though. I have a friend who makes a shitload every week selling Kirby Vaccums! Those things are pretty amazing though. But he needs to get in the door to show that to the consumer first, and that's where it comes in handy.
I could never be a salesperson, I would cry after someone slammed the door in my face

Henry, ignore Valerie the town crier.
I know for a fact that she is someone who would actually go out of her way to hurt a fly, leave kittys stranded atop a tree, and remove the license from the next door doggy's caller and call in the pound.

*collar
(Double-DUH)

Hey Im planning on being the kid from "up" for Halloween this year!!!

Yes. and I only read the title and saw who posted this...

hahah just kidding Henry...

I just read the post....and no, you weren't a jerk. 8p.m. IS late for any kind of door to door sales - I don't care if it is summer and the sun is still kinda up...

How DARE he interrupt yo cupcakin?!?

not at all..but get yourself a no solicitating sign so you don't have to deal with that anymore.

personally i find door to door salespeople creepy and annoying.

You should see what I do with jehovah's witnesses when they show up --at 7AM on a SUNDAY MORNING!!

I just added you to my list, Umesh.

Nope and stop thinking about it! If you own a home, you have too many other problems.
Good luck with your Honey do list!
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No  ( because Momsie said so)

Sounds like he was near the end of the rounds, usually stops around 9pm. Ha, I totally sold papers door to door when I was a freshman in highschool using the whole "help me pay for college script." I mentioned once how I got into SJSU as a junior, the woman said I couldn't be accepted until I was a senior, so I walked away. Needless to say, it was exciting and I made $300+ a week in cash; not bad for a 14 year old.

If the sun has already gone down, any response is fair game.

I don't even answer the door unless I'm expecting someone and I know who it is BEFORE I open the door. There are too many scams and evil people out there. Plus I hate having my Netflix night interrupted.

Valeria "The Town Crier" R. says:
I just added you to my list, Umesh.
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Uh Oh !

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J. Ass. M "Looks don't deceive what your eyes perceive™" B. says:

hahah just kidding Henry...

I just read the post....and no, you weren't a jerk. 8p.m. IS late for any kind of door to door sales - I don't care if it is summer and the sun is still kinda up...

How DARE he interrupt yo cupcakin?!?

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LOL Jasmyn!  You know I be cupcakin it up EVERY night!  =0)

No you did what every 2nd house did to him prior.  He'll be back..