door to door salespersons
The other day I had someone come to my door and tell me they were with some energy company (logo on the jacket) and wanted to know if my air conditioning unit was in the front or back. I told him the back and was waiting to decline whatever it was they were selling. He told me that he was just going to check the tag and would meet me back at the front door when he was finished. I immediately got angry and told him that no I would not be meeting him anywhere and that I was not interested in anything he had to tell me.
I am a senior, 57, a widow and wasn't letting anyone in my house. I couldn't help but wonder how this tactic is used and how vulnerable citizens are when someone knocks on your door. How easily this guy thought he could get me to talk to him! Should I come across an opportunity to teach others how to protect themselves I think I will. BTW I left him standing at the door with his mouth hanging open! If I wasn't so angry at the time I suppose I would have laughed!