Fanatics (Was: Re: [geeks] Booze and Religion)

[Peter L. Wargo]

On Sunday, March 10, 2002, at 09:42 , Amy wrote:

> no offense, man, but pretty much 99% of people are antagonized by
> unwanted salespeople and whether you admit it or not, you're selling
> your version of god like other people go door to door and hawk home

Oddly enough, I don't seem to mind it.  I've *never* had a JW press the 
issue - I tell 'em I'm happy, we chat, they go away.  I also take the 
time to talk to sales people, survey takers, etc.  (I think part of me 
feels sorry for anybody who has to walk up our driveway.  It's the 
burden we have to bear for the view.)

I try to be polite to everybody.  As long as they are not pushy, I can 
spend a few minutes w/'em.  If they are a pain in the ass, I'm somewhat 
more blunt.

At least I'm in my own territory.  I hate it when a Dentist (for 
example) waits until you are in the chair and helpless to stop their 
sales pitch.

-Pete