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Re:The Actual Wolf of Wallstreet Cold Call Script by wyclif on Tuesday August 06, 2024 @08:20PM (#41176960)
Pro tip about Mormon missionaries (I've never been a Mormon but have been visited by them): the easiest way to get them to go away permanently is to get on their blacklist; they have them believe it or not. It is basically a "do not visit this house" list. And the easiest way to do that is to try to convert them to a different religion from Mormonism. If you're really good at it, they'll consider you a threat to their missionary work and blacklist you.

Now, you might be thinking "Nah, that sounds too much like work" but consider the benefit: you won't be blacklisted only by Mormon missionary trainer 1 and trainee 2, but no Mormon will ever visit your home ever again, because you are in their LDS ward.

Re:The Actual Wolf of Wallstreet Cold Call Script by JohnFen on Wednesday August 07, 2024 @11:03AM (#41182173)
While I really dislike anyone knocking on my door to sell me something, regardless of what that thing is, I do have to admit...

Mormons are usually the least objectionable of all the door-knockers. They tend to be genuinely friendly (or at least are able to fake it really well), respectful, don't do the "hard sell", and when I tell them I'm not interested, they honor my statement and leave without trying to change my mind or guilt-trip me.

Re:The Actual Wolf of Wallstreet Cold Call Script by wingworks on Thursday August 08, 2024 @01:22AM (#41188367)
I just put up a camera at the front door and check it before answering, if they're holding a clipboard or the like I leave them standing there.