[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

Honestly, I deal with them the same way I deal with anyone who I don't know coming to my door. I look through the peephole, and unless they are a neighbour, cute girl, or look like they are in dire need of medical assistance, I just walk away without opening it.

I started my rule when I had 3 consecutive nights where my dinner was interrupted by knocks on my door from sales people / religion pushers.

It may be impolite to clearly be home and not answering the front door, but my mailbox is constantly full of junk, the highways are full of billboards, and my inbox is full of spam. I don't need people showing up for face to face meetings as well.

See, I don't think that's impolite at all. It's your choice to open the door or not. A knock at the door does not require an answer. I have used this method in the past too. Besides, you never know what whacko is coming to the door anyway. He might look like an axe salesman but is actually an axe murderer!