Am I an asshole? (Credit card kiosks)

[TomcoPDR]

Happened to me twice this week, getting solicited like a patron walking outta French Maid on 3rd Ave, I was appoarch by these credit card kiosk people. Once at the airport, another at T&T supermarket by Harvest Hills.

But, am I an ass for playing games with them? Saying shit like:

- I got no job
- I make minimum wage
- I'm only 15 years old
- My flight's leaving (but it wasn't, and I just sat down at the gate where he kept on staring at me for the next 45 mins)
- My parents pay off my credit card debt anyways (they don't, but I'm just saying that)
- I bank with (someone else) but that's true. / I don't like your bank

It seems kinda mean, but it kinda isn't... they halt you over like they're your best friend from high school, start pimping you up like you're the man, then they try to get you to sign your life away.

The one at the airport played it cool, he's like: "well just take at look anyways, it doesn't matter if you sign with me or sign with the bank later on"

Then I says, "yea, I think I'll just sign up at the bank when I get back... I gotta catch a flight." That was the quickest smile-to-frown I've ever seen in life.

[5fivespeed]

I just act like I'm too busy texting someone, or if I'm on the phone I just avoid em!

Ray

[broken_legs]

They get paid by application. I dont think they care if you have good credit or not.


They wont give you a free towel at the Flames games anymore unless you provide enough information for them to do a credit check. IE - they want a drivers license with current address. I tried giving a fake name etc before but they are getting smart!

I dont think you are an asshole.

[LUDELVR]

I didn't even have to read the thread to answer, Yes...yes you are!

[dsr7723]

I can turn on the fuck off vibe pretty damn good, actually I have a hard time turning it off. But if they do approach me I tell them point blank that I'm not interested. 1 credit card is plenty if you don't need to keep up with the Jones.

[Neil4Speed]

I'm only 15 years old

[Zewind]

I start speaking broken english

[Thaco]

i just say no, if they keep pushing, i tell them to fuck off, that usually gets the point across.

[e31]

On a similar note, I notice that sometimes when I get a telemarketer on the phone I just set the phone down and let them talk. You know they will read through the whole script until you say anything.

I can only imagine how much that sucks to be on the other end...

[Masked Bandit]

I wouldn't worry about it at all. You're not being abusive or anything. Do you think you've ever come up with something they haven't heard before?

As for the telemarketers I spare NO rage on them. Years ago I spent three days working as a telemarketer in Regina and let me tell you, being told to phuck ov 600 times a day will depress just about anyone sooner or later. I just quit showing up after the third day.

[Idratherbsidewayz]

A firm and simple, No, works wonders. I'll lock eyes with them with a scowl on my face, and as soon as they start talking say, No.

Works EVERY time.

[dannie]

We were in the airport last week and were approached by the BMO guys... I just said no and continued walking. The collegue I was with said "I declared bankrupcy a month ago, can I still apply?" The girl just looked at him, said no and turned away

In answer to your question, whatever works. They are used to it all.

[Kloubek]

Um... I'm not sure how long you've been using the "15 years old" line, but even for an asian, you're not looking 15 anymore....

No, you're not an asshole. These people are rejected constantly. THEY are the asshole (just doing their job, I know) for getting in your face to sign up.

Personally, I just give them a "no thanks", and walk right by them. Has worked 100% of the time so far, and hopefully doesn't make them feel like a douche.

[HHURICANE1]

I just say "No thanks". If they continue to push after that then it is game on.

[G]

I usually say "I already maxed out 8 of my cards so are you sure you want to give me another?"

[Mar]

I just tell them I would waste the money on coke and hookers.

[Tomaz]

I usually try and "Party Boy" them.



Works like a charm.

[Kloubek]

^^^ hahaa!!!!

[sputnik]

- Don't make eye contact
- Play deaf
- Keep walking

[Kennyredline]

Originally posted by broken_legs
They get paid by application. I dont think they care if you have good credit or not.

Don't forget every application shows up on your credit history, for some reason, so even if you do it for a free nail clipper, there could be negative consequences.
I usually just say no in a very dismissive manner.