Ever have anyone try to sell you what you do?

Many times, Jonathan.

What you say, whatever it is, just doesn't seem to get through to them. It's like they don't listen and they go right on with their pitch.

Sometimes it's just easier to say "no, thank you" and hang up.

I'd love to hear a great one-liner to respond with, if anyone has one. Particularly one dripping with sarcasm.

Yeah, a one-liner would be great. In my case, I guess that would be: Can I promote your promotion of me? best, Karen

Often. This past weekend I attended the LiveExpo at the Lynnwood Convention Center. One of the venders was a friend so I when to see her, but it was promoted as a "green living" health oriented thing so I figured I would find something interesting.

Of course there was a chiropractic booth with the doc and his assistant doing spinal screenings. Since I don't usually tell them what I do it's a little unfair, but whatever they have to say shouldn't change just because I'm in the business. Usually their speel (sp?) isn't any more authentic then anyone else's at such events.

I also get the cold calls from offices who have bought listings. After we answer the phone "Everett Chiropractic Center" they ask if we want to schedule a free spinal exam.

All in all it's no different than most of what passes for communication nowadays. Superficial, shallow and selfish at best and totally self absorbed and automatic at worst.