Female Homeowner Calls The Security Salesman 'Creepy' After He Showed Up At Her House At 7:30 PM To Sell Her Service She Already Declined Six Times Before

A 28-year-old homeowner refused to let a security salesman into her house, and somehow that did not stop him from showing up again. It was 7:30 PM, already dark, and OP was not in the mood for door-knocking, especially not from the same guy who had been rejected six times before.

Here’s the messy part, the salesman kept pushing like it was totally normal to keep circling back, asking to “talk about her security options” and trying to move the conversation from the door to the porch. OP wasn’t buying it, because to her, the real threat was the repeated appearances, not the lack of an alarm system.

Then her boyfriend heard the argument and the salesman made it worse by zeroing in on him, like that was supposed to make this feel less creepy.

It was 7:30 at night, and OP was unpleasantly surprised that it was someone from the security company again.

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It was already dark outside, and OP was feeling creeped out by all these men knocking on her door at any time of the day.

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The guy asked her if he could come in and talk to her about her security system options.

OP said no and told him that the only people she felt threatened by were them. She asked why he thought it was okay to show up at a woman's house and expect to be invited in.

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The porch offer went nowhere because OP said no again, and the guy still seemed determined to treat her front door like an open invitation.

The recent encounter between a female homeowner and a persistent security salesman underscores the critical importance of context and timing in our perceptions of safety. When the salesperson arrived at her home at 7:30 PM, despite her prior six rejections, it not only violated her boundaries but also created an unsettling atmosphere. Such moments can provoke a heightened sense of threat, activating instinctual responses that disrupt our psychological comfort. This incident highlights how essential it is for sales practices to respect personal space and timing, particularly in the sanctity of one's home.

He told her they could talk outside on the porch if that was more comfortable for her, but OP said no once again and told the guy he was missing the point.

He reasoned that he was simply doing his job since someone in her household had expressed interest. OP exclaimed that it was her damn house and they should stop showing up whenever they felt like it.

Her BF heard the heated exchange and asked if there was anything wrong. The salesman then focused on OP's BF and asked him if he was the husband until OP promptly told him to leave.

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She explained to her BF that the guy was from the company she had already said no to.

He told her it was only 7:30 PM, which only added to OP's annoyance. Her BF said that this was normal in a suburban neighborhood and that OP was just not used to it yet.

OP tried to explain that no one she knew would show up at someone's house without at least calling first. He rebutted that what happened was normal in the sales industry and that OP would know if she ever lived in a 'friendly' neighborhood.

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OP can and should email the security company and give a detailed account of the multiple exchanges.

kittycuteikus

When OP snapped that it was her damn house, the salesman tried switching focus to her boyfriend, which is exactly when the vibe turned from annoying to alarming.

The incident involving the female homeowner and the persistent security salesman highlights a growing discomfort with unsolicited interactions in our increasingly private lives. The late evening visit, especially after multiple rejections, underscores a violation of personal space that many find unsettling. This discomfort is not merely anecdotal; it resonates with a broader cultural unease surrounding trust and vulnerability in our daily interactions. The homeowner's reaction reflects an instinctual defense mechanism that many individuals experience when faced with unexpected visits from strangers. Additionally, the emotional turmoil triggered by such boundary violations is significant, as it taps into a fundamental human desire for safety and autonomy. This scenario serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting personal boundaries in a world where direct interactions are becoming less common and often unwelcome.

This feels similar to the AITA fight where siblings begged to sell the family home, but OP refused.

OP said she had already tried to get in touch and attempted to be a part of the do-not-contact list, which apparently ADT doesn't have.

lampags

Her 'No Soliciting' sign did not even deter any of the salespeople.

TrixIx, lampags

It looks like OP has to prepare a no-nonsense answer for each of their pitches, like this homeowner did, to finally get her message across that she does not want their subscription.

Anon-1991-

Her BF was definitely wrong for siding with a random stranger who was bothering OP. Could he be the one who expressed interest in the product but didn't have the guts to say so?

Mountain_Cash7913

The way the salesman redirected his conversation to OP's BF was so rude, especially after OP had already told him that she was the homeowner. Her BF doesn't understand why OP felt threatened when someone she didn't know showed up at her door at night.

ohno_spaghetti_o

If they try again, OP should ask for all of this information and file a complaint.

Bridgett_WDW_OTO

Her boyfriend stepped in with the “it’s normal around here” line, but that didn’t help once OP explained she already said no to this company six times.

Ultimately, managing feelings of discomfort involves understanding one’s own boundaries and communicating them effectively.

OP already told them 'no' three times, but they kept ignoring her wishes. How's that for good customer service?

NUT-me-SHELL, Lowbacca1977

At this rate, OP shouldn't even bother opening her door to them and maybe block every number they try to reach her from.

lampags

Did this happen because OP happened to be a female homeowner? They refused to listen to her despite OP repeatedly shutting down each of their attempts to sell her something.

Thyumos

And every time he kept insisting it was “only 7:30 PM,” OP’s patience got thinner, because timing was the whole problem.

OP has to escalate her complaint and email their corporate division. She can also look into her city's soliciting ordinances and check if they are even allowed to do it and at what time.

The recent incident involving a female homeowner and a persistent security salesman highlights the importance of personal boundaries in our interactions with salespeople. The homeowner's reaction to the salesman showing up at her house at 7:30 PM, after she had already declined the service six times, underscores the discomfort many feel when their privacy is invaded. This situation serves as a reminder that establishing firm boundaries is not only about personal comfort but also about maintaining a sense of security in one's home.

Now he’s wondering if he really should have listened the first six times.

For a different kind of “don’t come in and pressure me” moment, read about a roommate furious after OP refused to let her adopt a sick puppy from a sketchy breeder.