They're like a live version of cold calling! I'm surprised it's still happening, these poor people trying to earn a crust by accosting people in the street trying to get them to sign up for a direct debit for whatever charity they're promoting at the time, in all winds and weather. I do actually feel a bit sorry for them, 'cause it must be a thankless task..Let's face it most people give them a wide berth, ignore them, tell them they're not interested, in a hurry etc, some will cross the road, some will even tell 'em to eff off! I must admit if you want to do any shopping during your lunch break in my local high street you literally have to run the gauntlet, put your head down and scurry along purposefully! A lot of them try and stop you in your tracks by jumping right in front of you...I find that annoying 'cause to me it's pretty damn obvious that someone is trying to avoid getting stopped. A lot of them will catch your eye and say..."Hey, are you having a nice day"...I'll usually say "Yes thanks" and scurry off on my way, but it all seems so pointless, and as I say totally soul destroying for them!
It must work, otherwise they wouldn't do it I guess but one wonders who actually allows themselves to be talked into giving their bank details to sign up for the charity of their choice, not yours. Don't get me wrong there's some worthy causes out there, but I think I'd rather put money in a bucket and maybe take a leaflet so I can make an informed decision at my own leisure as to whether I want to make a long term contribution to a charitable cause, and which charitable cause it is, if that makes sense!
Don't mind so much the ones who are set up with tables, leaflets and info that are more into the person approaching them, but I'm truly sick of being accosted when I'm walking down the street. Today I had to go and pick up a leaving card for a colleague and I had to dodge about 7 of them. Like I say I do feel sorry for most of them, but some are quite aggressive..I don't mean threatening..but really persistent and I hate to say...it drives me mad!
It must work, otherwise they wouldn't do it I guess but one wonders who actually allows themselves to be talked into giving their bank details to sign up for the charity of their choice, not yours. Don't get me wrong there's some worthy causes out there, but I think I'd rather put money in a bucket and maybe take a leaflet so I can make an informed decision at my own leisure as to whether I want to make a long term contribution to a charitable cause, and which charitable cause it is, if that makes sense!
Don't mind so much the ones who are set up with tables, leaflets and info that are more into the person approaching them, but I'm truly sick of being accosted when I'm walking down the street. Today I had to go and pick up a leaving card for a colleague and I had to dodge about 7 of them. Like I say I do feel sorry for most of them, but some are quite aggressive..I don't mean threatening..but really persistent and I hate to say...it drives me mad!