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Another strategy: being too busy to go shopping :grumpy: Since starting this thread, a month ago, I haven't had time to visit my bakery..
OmCheeto said:This reminds me a bit of running into a Hare Krishna follower at the fair this year. Totally caught me off guard. I was surrounded by 15,000 hippies, who for 22 years had never bothered me for anything, and then, BAM! This person had the answer to everything, for a price... I ran away.
But I do have two complimentary books that I can send anyone, for free, not including shipping and handling...
This reminded me of one time when I was stuck in an airport overnight waiting for a flight. I had finally figured out how to fall asleep across three very uncomfortable chairs with unmovable arms when some religious nut job decided that I needed to be woken up and told how I could be saved. I am not too polite when I don't get my sleep and I was very tired at that point. I told him that if he came near me again, I would kill him. I guess that I got the message across because he didn't come back.OmCheeto said:This reminds me a bit of running into a Hare Krishna follower at the fair this year. Totally caught me off guard. I was surrounded by 15,000 hippies, who for 22 years had never bothered me for anything, and then, BAM! This person had the answer to everything, for a price... I ran away.
But I do have two complimentary books that I can send anyone, for free, not including shipping and handling...
Aero51 said:Be a total jerk. It works for me down here in Raleigh with all the pan handlers. When they come up to me I just say austerely "Im not giving you any money" before they speak and then walk away.
:thumbs:Lisa! said:Ask them to lend you some money!:uhh:
The best way to decline a street recruiter's offer is to simply say "no, thank you" with a smile and continue walking. You do not owe them an explanation or engage in a conversation if you are not interested.
If a street recruiter becomes aggressive or persistent, it is important to remain calm and assertive. Politely but firmly tell them that you are not interested and continue walking. If they continue to bother you, do not be afraid to walk away or seek help from nearby authorities.
Ignoring street recruiters is not necessarily rude, as they are used to people declining their offers. However, it is always best to be polite and acknowledge their presence before declining their offer.
To avoid being approached by street recruiters, you can try to avoid areas where they are known to be, such as busy shopping streets or tourist attractions. You can also wear headphones or sunglasses to signal that you do not want to be approached.
While some street recruiters may offer legitimate job opportunities, it is important to be cautious and do your research before giving out any personal information or agreeing to an interview. It is always best to be wary of unsolicited job offers and to thoroughly research the company before proceeding.