I support many of the organizations, but absolutely not this form of fundraising. (It seems to work for them, but I don't necessarily believe it to be a "necessary evil")
I have made up a large "No Solicitors" button which I wear on the strap of my bag. When they approach, I smile and point to the button. If they don't see it or don't understand, it seems to at least confuse them long enough for me to get away.
When I am without my button, I usually just say "No" but sometimes I'll let them know I support the cause, but not the methods.
If they all had guitars, I would think more seriously about giving them the time of day.
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Date: 2009-07-31 12:08 am (UTC)I support many of the organizations, but absolutely not this form of fundraising. (It seems to work for them, but I don't necessarily believe it to be a "necessary evil")
I have made up a large "No Solicitors" button which I wear on the strap of my bag. When they approach, I smile and point to the button. If they don't see it or don't understand, it seems to at least confuse them long enough for me to get away.
When I am without my button, I usually just say "No" but sometimes I'll let them know I support the cause, but not the methods.
If they all had guitars, I would think more seriously about giving them the time of day.