A Total Waste of Time "In The Field"

by OnTheWayOut 17 Replies latest watchtower beliefs

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  OnTheWayOut

  SoCal101, that sounds so strange. I have watched enough LAW AND ORDER on television to know that if someone is asking about my neighbors, I don't think I should give them information.

  Thanks for sharing your stories, StarTrekAngel. I am glad you enjoyed your day and I am glad you stopped doing that stuff 6 months ago.
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  oppostate

  In Spanish speaking congregations in New England, we have to make a list of Spanish or Portuguese sounding names to call on. The Secretary and a helper draft up the lists and divide the names and addresses into territories. Call calling on non-listed households is very seldom called unless one knows for a fact that the householder is Latino or Spanish speaking.

  Getting references from other Latinos in the community is one of the best ways of building lists of names. It used to be that phone books were the place to find Latinos. But not anymore, with the over abundance of mobile phones the land lines are dwindling.

  Another way is to go to a Mexican Restaurant or other restaurant you know the kitchen crew is Latino, and make contact. Once you have a chance to make a visit on one of them you have a way in to get info on the whole group that works there and even other restaurants.
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  AFRIKANMAN

  I always carried the little multi-lingual book - which contained sermons in a host of languages - in order to engage with anyone and everyone - got to admit a congo I spent 20 years in was pretty consistent in using the little book.
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  OnTheWayOut

  oppostate, the neighborhood I live in is over 90% Spanish. They do every door and may have to send in a slip when they find someone like me that does not speak Spanish. Most are dual language, perhaps weak in English but still better at it than me and my Spanish, but many speak Spanish only.

  AFRIKANMAN, you add to my point very well. There was a time when the majority spent some effort reaching people. Now, the majority does not try to reach people. But they still waste their time taking notes or sitting/standing by a cart.
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  Ohiamfree

  I always took notes if I met someone interesting because my memory was awful...and also I am shyer approaching people on the street than I am on doors - same in all walks of my life. I can't explain why really, I just find approaching people on the street hard some days. Am I the only one? I sometimes manage to do it for work but find it hard.
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  OnTheWayOut

  Ohiamfree, I think the difference is that you rang a bell and the person you might talk to expects a pitch from you and can simply end the pitch or listen, but the person in the street is going somewhere or engaged in some activity and he doesn't stop to answer the door, but you have to stop him. You have to interrupt at a different level than knocking at the door. Really though, it is about the same. He can accept or reject quickly and move on if he wants to.
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  donny

  I have noticed this phenomenon over the past 5 years myself. I would see JW's out in field service while I was doing my morning walks and every time I would stop and wait for them to approach and give them a warm smile and even say "good morning."

  What was my result. Nothing other than a returned salutation and they would pass me an keep walking down the street. Only once did they stop and that was to hand me a tract and then continue on their path.

  Back in my day we were to take every opportunity we could to witness to those in the field whether at the door or in the yards as we passed by.
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  Vidiot

  No wonder the carts and tables are growing in popularity.