I was just thinking about something fun my mom used to do with my sister and I when we were wee kids.
Back in the day, before online shopping, sales where made by stopping in at people's homes. Housewives were assaulted by all sorts of salespeople dropping in to woo them with their products. My mom hated and feared these visitors. Mostly because she can't say no. So, my fond memory involves our stop, drop and roll to the kitchen exercises. Pretty much any time the door bell rang we all froze. Mom would yell, in a whisper, "get down!" Liz and I would drop to the floor, crawl to the kitchen, and dare not move until the intruder went away. I know the salesperson would often see us through the door window, but mom didn't care...it was our right to refuse to answer their call. I think it was also our right not to hide, but to answer and just say no.
I was kind of surprised to hear that not to long along my mom regularly entertained a Jehovah's witness. My mom probably hid from her too, the first few attempts. But, then mom felt badly for the poor lady. So, that began regular visits for tea with mom. Mom didn't mind too much though because she loves to chat and it probably really irritated my dad. ;)
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My mom has always looked much younger then she is... I think she got carded until she was 45. Anyway, I often remember sales-people coming to the door and asking my mom if "her mom was home?" She would politely say no and then tell me she still felt like she was lying because she had no idea if her mom was home or not.
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