> Since then, I've let myself get impolite at timeshare salesmen. The high pressure sales start at those tables, even before you get invited for the pitch. They abuse the tendency for civil people to be polite and redirect civility to continue the pitch. (And the slickest of them will guilt trip you on being nasty to explain yourself ... at which they can keep pitching ...)
Treat them as you would any other predator, like a lion, a grizzly bear, or a mugger. Because that's what they are.
Did you pause to wonder if you could think of even a single way of behaving that would be equally appropriate when confronted with a timeshare salesman as with a mugger, or with a grizzly bear?
I mean, I guess running away as fast as you can would technically count but in that case I'd suggest there are more fun ways to get exercise and easier ways to get rid of an annoying salesman...
Treat them as you would any other predator, like a lion, a grizzly bear, or a mugger. Because that's what they are.