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In residential neighbourhoods, a familiar annoyance often manifests in the form of door-to-door salespeople. These persistent peddlers navigate the streets, armed with pitches for an array of products and services, from household cleaners to magazine subscriptions. Their unexpected appearances at the doorstep disrupt the flow of daily life, intruding upon the privacy of homeowners and sometimes leaving them feeling cornered within their houses. Despite the convenience of online shopping and digital marketing, these salespeople continue to roam, perpetuating a tradition that elicits a mix of frustration and exasperation among those on the receiving end.
Something similar was happening with one Reddit user somethingselse, who recently bought his own house fresh out of college at the age of 22 years thanks to a zero-down loan. He found himself a prime target for persistent salespeople peddling everything from religious materials to solar panels. One day, while doing laundry at home, he had an unexpected encounter with solar panel marketers, leading to a clever twist of fate. When asked if his parents were home, he replied with ‘malicious compliance,’ stating confidently that they were not, leaving the salespeople baffled by the unexpected turn of events.
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1. OP used a trick on the salesperson which seemed to work for him.
2. The OP bought his first new home after his graduation and lives near his parent’s home.
3. As the homeowner, OP had to face door-to-door sales people like other homeowners.
4. During an encounter with a salesperson, OP, who appeared youthful, was asked if their parents were home. Believing OP to be a teenager, the salesperson swiftly ended their pitch upon hearing that the parents were not present.
5. The salesperson asked OP just one question and ended his pitch with the answer.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this.
6. Informing them that you’re renting is the most effective method to prompt their departure.
7. Use family as an excuse to get rid of the salesperson quickly.
8. Why come to my house if you are looking for my parents?
9. It’s a satisfying moment when the salesperson realizes they have nothing new to offer that you don’t already possess.
10. The presence of a laundry load doesn’t confirm the presence of an adult….kids do laundry too.
11. Maybe check their house to see if my parents are home or not?
12. One Redditor shared that as her husband appears younger than his age, he is the one who deals with all these situations and not her.
13. Some salesperson even use the looking young tactic to start a conversation with their customers and sell their things.
14. One Reddit user recounted a tale where their sister feigned making a sacrifice when a salesperson visited their home.
15. Some salespeople can be creepy so you have to be careful when dealing with them.
16. Telling them they can meet your husband instead of your parents when they say you look young….this can make them leave quickly.
17. Another Redditor shared a story where her husband was asked if his parents were home, to which he replied that he was the parent of the house.
18. Sometimes salespeople even mistake you for being the renter and inquire about the landlords when you are actually the landlord yourself.
19. Just tell them you live in a trailer and they won’t bother you anymore.
20. Refusing to provide my parents’ address so you can’t bother them like you’re bothering me.
This tale demonstrates a delightful mix of wit and resourcefulness, highlighting how assumptions can result in entertaining miscommunications. It illustrates that handling annoyances with cleverness and humour can turn interruptions into memorable anecdotes, showcasing a small triumph in the daily life of a young homeowner. Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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