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I do something similar.

Before they can speak, I say, "Are you selling solar, politics, or religion?"

They always protest, "But I'm not selling anything..." and go into their sales pitch.

I interrupt with again with, "Solar, politics, or religion?"

90% of the time it's solar. I tell them I rent, and they go away.




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