Beaten to death pet peeve but religious people harassing me on the street is a pet peeve.
I am not interested in discussing my personal beliefs with a stranger on a streetcorner. It's pretty straightforward. When I say "I'm not interested" several times and don't want to shake your hand or tell you my name, don't ask me why, just eff off, and don't follow me for a block trying to goad me into some stupid argument.
As a public service to everyone who hates this, keep your eyes open for cars with two well-dressed, clean-cut young guys with nametags and big smiles and waves for people on the sidewalk. They will hop out and literally chase you down if they think they've got a live one so don't wave.
I like to think of myself as at least a civil person, maybe even polite, but the next time one of these persistent fools badgers me it might be time for swear words and insults.
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