My whole life, even when I pioneered, I DREADED field service. I was always uncomfertable rolling up to peoples houses uninvited. So I used to have this technique where I would pretend to ring the bell. Worked all the time. Once in a while a person would open their door and get startled on their way out. But overall it worked great. I also used to take a REEEEEEL long time writing down not at homes, I would make them as detailed as possible. anyone else do stuff like this?
Ever fake ring a bell? Take a long time writing down not at homes?
by yourmomma 38 Replies latest jw experiences
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crazyblondeb
Don't forget the "looks like you are knocking loudly" but really not knocking at all!!
I'm the master at that!
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asilentone
Shelley, here is for you for not knocking on the doors!
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nomoreguilt
Ya, I learned that technique from my sons about 20 years ago. They learned from it their older buddies.
LMAO
NMG
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dwtnphotog
Evem as a regular pioneer I learned that. That's why it was much easier to work by myself a lot!
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mind my own
Yes, I have done both. I also walked very slow from house to house in order to take up more time.
MMO
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SirNose586
Yes, I have done both. I also walked very slow from house to house in order to take up more time.
Funny how the "pioneer shuffle" is a universal technique...
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wha happened?
when did I not do that
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Quandry
Yes......
One time, I went out in service with a couple that my husband and I were friends with. He parked the car at the end of the stree, and we all started talking. We could see that there was a garage sale going on, and eventually, I don't know which one of us, said "Why don't we just go to the garage sale instead?"
At least that day was good.
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four candles
The use of the 'feather duster' knock was useful aswell. I didn't mind 'accidental' witnessing but hated going to peoples houses cold. Glad I don't have to do that again.