Sometimes I get people that come to our door with pamphlets or books on their religion. They will make all sorts of small talk, get really sweet but then hand you a little brochure and walk away.
Its annoying.
How do you deal with it?
I smile, take it and say thanks.
Re: Religion door to door
no, not at all.
I listen them carefully, and respectfully. when they are done with their preaching then I start Islamic POV on Prophet Jesus(as) and his second coming in future and transfer my best knowledge to them so they could think at least whatever I told them.
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It depends if I have time to chit chat with them or not. I listen to them with all the respect and then tell them that about my faith and for me to get guidance, I dont need to look elsewhere.
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as much as I dislike the methods and have ranted about it, in all reality, I respect what they are trying to do. Their only goal is to share with you what they think is beneficial for you..there may be some self interest that if they help someone they are earning some reward. You may not like organic vegetarian food but if a local restaurant rings your doorbell and wants to give you a sample of their food, because they believe it to be better for you, you may not like it you may not even eat the sample, but you will be impressed by the effort
PS: no one ever, ever dig this post out when I am ranting about being annoyed at tableeghi jamaats..I will abuse all powers and blackmail TLK into banning you
PS2: if you are one of my local tableeghi jamaat people...you never read this..and..these are not the droids you are looking for
PS3: but...generally I dont open the door anyways, I appreciate what they are doing, respect their commitment, but I am watching Mad Men and aint got the time to make small talk
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I find them annoying, so I annoy them back by being the atheist that I am. It's so much fun!
They are like door to door sale reps, trying to sign you on so they can get commission. Well, sales reps are probably smarter, at least they know they will get the commission for sure for their hard work.
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I start talking about my faith - and they sprint away faster than Usain Bolt
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I turn on the sprinklers and watch them run away....just kidding. I laugh at them while then run away.
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^I just tell em that satan has saved me. Why waste water?
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I don't believe in all that book larnin and talkin. Plus, I'd have to put some pants on.