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		mrslave on April 23, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: When in doubt: hang up, look up, and call back Last time I just opened the door and spoke first: "Sorry I don't have time to talk to strangers right now" and closed the door before he could say one word. I'm thinking of preparing an mp3 of a chaotic household (think 10 kids screaming and fighting) for improved effect in the future.

reaperducer on April 24, 2020 [–]

I do something similar.

Before they can speak, I say, "Are you selling solar, politics, or religion?"

They always protest, "But I'm not selling anything..." and go into their sales pitch.

I interrupt with again with, "Solar, politics, or religion?"

90% of the time it's solar. I tell them I rent, and they go away.

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