Approached For Surveys

[jw5]

Has anyone ever been approached to do surveys while you are walking along the street or near an MRT station?
Of course, we know that some of these so-called surveys will ultimately lead to attempts to ask you to invest in something, so that someone can earn a risk-free commission, while you take the risk on your investment.
Can we simply reply to the request with a "Sorry I'm not interested" or "I'm not free right now"? Or do you find that they actually insist on knowing why you are not interested or why you are not free? If they refuse to accept rejection, should we just walk off rudely or reply rudely?
Please share your experiences if you have been approached, or even if you are one of the people wanting to do the surveys.

 

[hughgrant]

i done once before, then they say wow you win voucher this much , can follow them to see their boss or office to collect the voucher. i smell a rat and said no. since then, will reject them when asked

 

[sunny302]

Will entertain if time permits, else just move on...

If they persists and become aggressive, I just show them my *twink*:p

 

[High till Dry]

as of now i ignored all due to many past bad experiences

 

[BlueCat]

i always reject them with a smile and say i am rushing for an appointment.

bro hughgrant,you are so street smart. want to give voucher,why must go and see the boss. after the survey can just give it to you.

 

[fanta]

Just smile and walked on :p

 

[WOOHOO]

wahahahha whever I'm free I will go sit through these pitches and get the free gift ^^wahahahahahahhahahaha me a sick cheapo!!!

 

[jw5]

Will entertain if time permits, else just move on...

If they persists and become aggressive, I just show them my *twink*:p

Can you elaborate what you mean by "your twink"?

 

[jw5]

as of now i ignored all due to many past bad experiences

Would you like to share your bad experiences?
Were these with people trying to sell timeshare holidays or people trying to get you to invest in certain products?

 

[jw5]

i always reject them with a smile and say i am rushing for an appointment.

bro hughgrant,you are so street smart. want to give voucher,why must go and see the boss. after the survey can just give it to you.

I'll try your approach next time. Getting ready my sweetest smile...............

 

[jw5]

Just smile and walked on :p

Do you mean that you don't even talk to them or acknowledge them or refuse them?
Will they not persist and chase after you?