Is it rude to not answer the door to anyone that knocks?

[IronWing]

"No solicitors."

I wonder how well that sign works. I've seen it from time to time.

The sign falls victim to poor vocabulary.

 

[Red Squirrel]

One time I had a solicitor knock and I really really really did not feel like dealing with that because I was eating. So I just kept eating. The bastard started snooping in the windows, now I had no choice but to answer. I have curtains but you can kind of see through them so they're not of much help if someone puts their face right on the window.

Some of those door to door salesmen are relentless, they'll even go in your back yard and check all windows and loiter on your property until you answer. Basically if they see the car in the driveway they pretty much know someone's home so they wont give up.

 

[IronWing]

One time I had a solicitor knock and I really really really did not feel like dealing with that because I was eating. So I just kept eating. The bastard started snooping in the windows, now I had no choice but to answer. I have curtains but you can kind of see through them so they're not of much help if someone puts their face right on the window.

Some of those door to door salesmen are relentless, they'll even go in your back yard and check all windows and loiter on your property until you answer. Basically if they see the car in the driveway they pretty much know someone's home so they wont give up.

Move to Texas.

 

[MtnMan]

One time I had a solicitor knock and I really really really did not feel like dealing with that because I was eating. So I just kept eating. The bastard started snooping in the windows, now I had no choice but to answer. I have curtains but you can kind of see through them so they're not of much help if someone puts their face right on the window.

Some of those door to door salesmen are relentless, they'll even go in your back yard and check all windows and loiter on your property until you answer. Basically if they see the car in the driveway they pretty much know someone's home so they wont give up.

He would have seen me walking around with my gun in my hand. If I had time, I would also be naked... or if I was already naked.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Move to Texas.

If there's one thing I do agree with in the states, it's castle laws. We need that law here. Lots of B&Es lately and not much you can legally do. Cops don't even respond to those any more they just say "lock your doors" even if they are locked people just break in. Personally I'd kill the person and make it look like an accident. "He landed in the bucket I was using to clean the floors and his knife went right through the wall and hit an electrical wire! The shelf I had just just finished installing above where he fell landed on his head after. I know! What are the odds?" :biggrin:

 

[SMOGZINN]

He would have seen me walking around with my gun in my hand. If I had time, I would also be naked... or if I was already naked.

Trouble is that in Texas that would be public indecency, then you would end up on the sex offender list.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

He killed 2 people in the first episode.

1, Crazy Eight didn't die until the 3rd.

 

[Jeff7]

I don't feel so.

Solicitors should expect it. I hate when you do answer and say "Not interested" they kind of get defensive and/or want to discuss it further.

I have had some that appreciated that immediate response, it lets them know proceeding is futile. I respect their time, now I am expecting them to respect mine. Win/win.

"Not interested, but I will waste the rest of your afternoon. You paid commission or hourly?"

If commission, maybe they'll just leave then.
If hourly, invite them in. Offer a snack. Haibro sugar-free gummy bears should do the trick. Just hustle them out of the place the instant you hear any intestinal gurgling.:twisted:

One time I had a solicitor knock and I really really really did not feel like dealing with that because I was eating. So I just kept eating. The bastard started snooping in the windows, now I had no choice but to answer. I have curtains but you can kind of see through them so they're not of much help if someone puts their face right on the window.

Sure you do. Just because you're home, you're not necessarily obligated to answer.

Or run to the kitchen, set the toaster on fire, then answer the door. But now you've got a good excuse to end the conversation quickly.

Some of those door to door salesmen are relentless, they'll even go in your back yard and check all windows and loiter on your property until you answer. Basically if they see the car in the driveway they pretty much know someone's home so they wont give up.

Screw with them then. Hide. Peek out through windows. Jog from room to room.
Or maintain cold eye contact through the windows as you slowly pace from room to room.
Get your phone out and start videoing the person.
Go outside and offer a handshake with both hands. Don't let go.

 

[kyrax12]

Why would that be rude? It's your house. You're under no obligation to engage with them just because they're banging on the outside of it.

Just because you are under no obligation to do something doesn't mean it can't be perceived as being rude.

 

[K1052]

Walter never hurt anyone, well maybe he killed 1 or 2 people. :hmm:

Did we watch the same show?

Walter was directly or indirectly responsible for over 200 deaths (maybe a dozen plus of those by his own hand).

 

[her209]

It could be Ed McMahon with the PCH and your $1 million dollar check!

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Did we watch the same show?

Walter was directly or indirectly responsible for over 200 deaths (maybe a dozen plus of those by his own hand).

I have watched the show 3 times, I know how many he has killed, more or less, yes its more than 1 or 2. :biggrin:

 

[MtnMan]

Trouble is that in Texas that would be public indecency, then you would end up on the sex offender list.

If the perv is peaking through the drapes, blinds with their face pressed to the window.... oh fuck no, they get the sexual predator rap, if not shot.

 

[MtnMan]

Just because you are under no obligation to do something doesn't mean it can't be perceived as being rude.

If the jackass wants a dose of rude, they will get that when I open the door with the No Solicitors sign on it.

 

[angminas]

Answer the door with camera rolling. Get a shot of both the "no soliciting" sign and the person's face.

 

[cbrsurfr]

I have a no soliciting sign. It's cut down knocks by about 50%. Still doesn't stop the landscapers who throw bags of trash in my yard with their card in it. I've heard you can call the police on them for littering, I've never tried.

 

[Murloc]

I don't feel so.

Solicitors should expect it. I hate when you do answer and say "Not interested" they kind of get defensive and/or want to discuss it further.

I have had some that appreciated that immediate response, it lets them know proceeding is futile. I respect their time, now I am expecting them to respect mine. Win/win.

A funny story: one time there was some kind of preacher or priest asking for money to buy toys for orphaned children or some sort of bs like that. He was ultra-apologetic when asking.

I answered: "I'm not interested".

His answer?

Oh but this is not about interest (as in you get nothing in return).



I haven't seen any door-to-door solicitor in years.
Actually I think I just saw that one in my whole life.

Here they just ring and then go away anyway.

 

[Bock]

Some of those door to door salesmen are relentless, they'll even go in your back yard and check all windows and loiter on your property until you answer. Basically if they see the car in the driveway they pretty much know someone's home so they wont give up.

Holy shit, if they are looking in the windows then in the back yard moments later; at least fire a warning shot or 3.

 

[shortylickens]

call the cops. report a trespasser.

He may harass other people but he sure as shit wont bother you again.

 

[Phoenix86]

call the cops. report a trespasser.

He may harass other people but he sure as shit wont bother you again.

Wow, I'd be livid if that happened. So glad I don't have to worry about that shit here.

 

[CU]

I always answer the door. Seems rude for me not to, but I don't get many door to door sales men, etc. either. Maybe 1 a year. I figure most knocks are harmless neighbors that need something which seems to be true where I have lived. I have always lived in a subdivision down South if it matters.

 

[orenero]

One time I had a guy come to my door when I was first moved in my house going door to door selling peep holes using scare tactics. It was at that point I instituted this rule. The door gets answered for no reason period. If someone is coming over I know they text me when here or if unannounced same thing. Works out great = )..

 

[z1ggy]

I do not answer my phone, let alone my door, for a person that I do not recognize.

 

[purbeast0]

i don't answer my door typically unless i'm expecting someone or a package. and if i do happen to open it, i will simply tell them i'm not interested in what they are selling.

 

[shortylickens]

opening the door = COME IN HOME INVASION ROBBERS, SO NICE TO MEET YOU.

get a soundtrack of a dog barking, play it loud once or twice before you answer the door. Robbers and invaders hate dogs. They'll politely make an excuse to leave. Maybe even leave before you open the door.