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raeanna74 · 03-22-2004, 05:27 PM

I wouldn't say what you did was really rude. They do tend to make people uncomfortable when they show up unannounced and are so hard to get rid of. You got rid of them effectively. If you show any interest at all they WILL come back. If you creep them out enough they will stay away so you effectively rid yourself of them at least for a while. I've heard that they will mark houses of those who will "debate" with them or at least talk about their religion at all. Even if you accept their papers they tend to come back. I have approached them in more than one way. First I did debate with them. The 2 girls got really uncomfortable when I started talking about the original Hebrew and Greek texts and how their "Bible" leave out many sections that are found in those texts. They kindof were at a loss in how to respond since they were trained to spout their religion and not debate something that detailed. I was thankful for my Bible degree that time. They kindof quite coming for a while.

When they started coming again I accepted their papers and told them I had to go right away since I'd only recently had a new baby and was very uncomfortable just standing with stitches in my belly. They continued to come more then. Finally I refused any papers and told them I did not want to talk. They practically begged to talk to me then but Ijust repeated the same phrase in response to everything they said. Saying "I'm sorry, I do not want to talk to you or read your papers. I do not agree with your beliefs." Finally after the 3rd time repeating myself they excused themselves and I never saw them again. I've never let them into my home. EVER. Simply because it encourages them to talk more and puts them in control because I nearly have to be rude to get rid of them.

One time they came to talk to my mother the week before my wedding when we were frantically preparing. They really refused to leave or quit talking to her. I could hear it and her frustration and finally came out said "You will have to leave now. I need my mother to get things ready for my wedding." My mother took the cue, said goodbye, and we just turned out backs and walked inside.

I will be polite as I can but when it comes down to it I will be blunt and tell them outright to leave. Better than wasting their time really since I'm not about to be converted - I know I could not hold to their beliefs as I've looked into it already.

Sorry so long- didn't realize how long winded I got.

03-22-2004, 05:27 PM	#30 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	I wouldn't say what you did was really rude. They do tend to make people uncomfortable when they show up unannounced and are so hard to get rid of. You got rid of them effectively. If you show any interest at all they WILL come back. If you creep them out enough they will stay away so you effectively rid yourself of them at least for a while. I've heard that they will mark houses of those who will "debate" with them or at least talk about their religion at all. Even if you accept their papers they tend to come back. I have approached them in more than one way. First I did debate with them. The 2 girls got really uncomfortable when I started talking about the original Hebrew and Greek texts and how their "Bible" leave out many sections that are found in those texts. They kindof were at a loss in how to respond since they were trained to spout their religion and not debate something that detailed. I was thankful for my Bible degree that time. They kindof quite coming for a while. When they started coming again I accepted their papers and told them I had to go right away since I'd only recently had a new baby and was very uncomfortable just standing with stitches in my belly. They continued to come more then. Finally I refused any papers and told them I did not want to talk. They practically begged to talk to me then but Ijust repeated the same phrase in response to everything they said. Saying "I'm sorry, I do not want to talk to you or read your papers. I do not agree with your beliefs." Finally after the 3rd time repeating myself they excused themselves and I never saw them again. I've never let them into my home. EVER. Simply because it encourages them to talk more and puts them in control because I nearly have to be rude to get rid of them. One time they came to talk to my mother the week before my wedding when we were frantically preparing. They really refused to leave or quit talking to her. I could hear it and her frustration and finally came out said "You will have to leave now. I need my mother to get things ready for my wedding." My mother took the cue, said goodbye, and we just turned out backs and walked inside. I will be polite as I can but when it comes down to it I will be blunt and tell them outright to leave. Better than wasting their time really since I'm not about to be converted - I know I could not hold to their beliefs as I've looked into it already. Sorry so long- didn't realize how long winded I got. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.