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Social media post on Mastodon by Dan Moren.

It reads, “ My son just got me out of talking to a door-to-door cable salesman so I guess parenthood was all worth it.”

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[-] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 29 points 1 month ago

It's ok to be rude. They were rude for showing up at your door in the first place.

[-] Dozzi92@lemmy.world 41 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Eh, I save rude for the second "Leave." It's a human being on the other side of the door. Half the time it's some kid who just needed a job summer before college. I say hey, I don't want solar panels right now, have a nice day.

Now, when you tell me to wait, as you stand on my porch, then I'm going to tell you to get off my porch. I still say please though, because my kids might be listening, and I strive to use good manners in all my interactions, in the hopes they will too. You can be firm and polite.

[-] saltesc@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago

I sympathise that they are currently in a period in their life where they are doing door-to-door sales for a wage.

[-] Escew@lemm.ee 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Yep not to mention they are preying on you feeling rude and will take FULL advantage if you show any opportunity.

this post was submitted on 18 Sep 2024
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