The chuggers have every angle covered now!

January

Went into Superquinn yesterday to get a few bits and as I was coming out I was cornered by two chuggers, can't even remember what charity they were representing...

Anyways, I did the usual, told them I had no money on me only my card... well no problem said Mr. Chugger as he pulled out a credit card machine! There goes my excuse!

Guy:Incognito

What do you need an excuse for? It's your money. "No" is my excuse.

Augmerson

Just say No OP.

January

Meh, it's easier than having to say no cos if you say no they usually trail you shouting at you.

c_man

January wrote: »

Anyways, I did the usual, told them I had no money on me only my card... well no problem said Mr. Chugger as he pulled out a credit card machine! There goes my excuse!

Random people on the street asking for your credit card? C'mon.

But then again, I suppose people are giving away bank details already.

WoollyRedHat

Just say you've already signed up and then walk away.

Or look at them, scream and then run away.

The Backwards Man

I stick my hand down my trousers and scratch my balls when I see them heading for me, works every time.

shopaholic01

January wrote: »

Meh, it's easier than having to say no cos if you say no they usually trail you shouting at you.

Ignore and keep walking, push them out of the way with your trolley/shopping bags if you have to.

Zombienosh

What I hate more than "chuggers" is the people who give in to them.

BattleCorp

Who the fcuk would give their credit card to a guy on the street to swipe.

FFS.

awec

As if I'm going to put my debit / credit card into a machine held by two random chuggers on the street. :pac:

Howard Juneau

"I'm feeling stabby" always works for me

Pang

I'm still using the 'I'm only 17' line if I get caught by these parasites.

princess-lala

Ah here, card machine on the streets! Ive heard it all now! :eek:

c_man

BattleCorp wrote: »

Who the fcuk would give their credit card to a guy on the street to swipe.

FFS.

Aside from the Wallet Inspector of course.

Ace Attorney

Bit of risk, letting them swipe your debit card, there are a few dodgy chuggers in my town if it came to it i would throw them a couple of euro but wouldnt let them swipe me debit card

Pace2008

Augmerson wrote: »

Just say No OP.

This.

When I'm in college I pass through town every day, along routes populated by Chuggers, As soon as one catches my eye and starts their spiel, I say "Sorry, have a good one" in a reasonably friendly tone, without breaking my stride. I'd guess I've had this interaction hundreds of times over the years, and never once has it failed to get them off me.

This is why I roll my eyes when I see people weeping big salty tears over having to deal with Chuggers. I guess they might be a bit intimidating for some older people, but a healthy adult has no reason to be so upset by them. Stop making a conscious effort to be annoyed by things.

whirlpool

A load of chuggers are probably doing it because they're completely desperate for a job? So I kind of feel sorry for them. I think I'd rather starve on the streets than do that job. (opinion may be exaggerated for dramatic effect.)

They sometimes absolutely wreck my head though.

whirlpool

Pace2008 wrote: »

This.

When I'm in college I pass through town every day, along routes populated by Chuggers, As soon as one catches my eye and starts their spiel, I say "Sorry, have a good one" in a reasonably friendly tone, without breaking my stride. I'd guess I've had this interaction hundreds of times over the years, and never once has it failed to get them off me.

This is why I roll my eyes when I see people weeping big salty tears over having to deal with Chuggers. I guess they might be a bit intimidating for some older people, but a healthy adult has no reason to be so upset by them. Stop making a conscious effort to be annoyed by things.

If you ignore a chugger on the street, it can feel like what has happened is that someone has publicly pointed you out as someone who has decided to ignore/refuse a request to donate to charity.

Of course this can make that person feel uncomfortable. I'm happy for you that you've been able to overcome that feeling or you've never felt that way, but a lot of people might and I think it's a completely understandable reaction to feel uncomfortable around them.

Pace2008

whirlpool wrote: »

A load of chuggers are probably doing it because they're completely desperate for a job? So I kind of feel sorry for them. I think I'd rather starve on the streets than do that job. (opinion may be exaggerated for dramatic effect.)

Yeah, I can't imagine many people get much joy froma job that basically entails hassling people all day, and the inevitable abuse that's going to result. A few of my friends have had similar jobs in the past - street/door-to-door sales, cold calling and the like - and for the ones who could hack it for more than a day or two, it seemed genuinely detrimental to their mental wellbeing.

princess-lala

I was shopping with a friend recently and we were approached and I started to fumble for change and she said no! Point blank!

We walked away and I said ah I would have given something, she said no way, she actually had a direct debit set up with that charity!

These people have no right to make anyone feel bad for saying no to them! Yes its their job they're doing but thats no excuse to be rude to people if they won't give you money!

evolving_doors

January wrote: »

Went into Superquinn yesterday to get a few bits and as I was coming out I was cornered by two chuggers, can't even remember what charity they were representing...

Anyways, I did the usual, told them I had no money on me only my card... well no problem said Mr. Chugger as he pulled out a credit card machine! There goes my excuse!

So whats the problem here? They asked you for money and you gave it too them.

Its like you are waving at a clamper..."I'm over here, hey I'm over here with my car which has no ticket". Then you complain!

Sir montygom

I find chuggers great ..,, I give them a counterfit bullseye and keep the change.

Reamer Fanny

January wrote: »

Went into Superquinn yesterday to get a few bits and as I was coming out I was cornered by two chuggers, can't even remember what charity they were representing...

Anyways, I did the usual, told them I had no money on me only my card... well no problem said Mr. Chugger as he pulled out a credit card machine! There goes my excuse!

This is best countered by a swift punch to the face.

Hownowcow

princess-lala wrote: »

Ah here, card machine on the streets! Ive heard it all now! :eek:

Expect to see more of it.

https://sumup.ie/?gclid=CISdq4_JhLkCFYw72wodcSgALg

Ace Attorney

OP you could always say you dont have your wallet on you/left it in the car,at home etc , thereby covering your cards and cash as not being on you and having no means to give to the chuggers :P

MidlandsM

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

Just say you've already signed up and then walk away.

Or look at them, scream and then run away.

flailing one's hands in the air..! :P:P

Sofiztikated

shopaholic01 wrote: »

Ignore and keep walking, push them out of the way with your trolley/shopping bags if you have to.

It's amazing, I can not be be hassled by chuggers, and still not be a complete cúnt to two people trying to earn a living.

donegal.

Hownowcow wrote: »

Expect to see more of it.

https://sumup.ie/?gclid=CISdq4_JhLkCFYw72wodcSgALg

sumup is useless , can't take visa

Hownowcow

donegal. wrote: »

sumup is useless , can't take visa

Thanks for that. I haven't used it myself. I know someone who intends to check it out having seen a similar system abroad. I'll let her know what you said.

shopaholic01

Sofiztikated wrote: »

It's amazing, I can not be be hassled by chuggers, and still not be a complete cúnt to two people trying to earn a living.

Good for you. Being nice doesn't work for me.

WoollyRedHat

MidlandsM wrote: »

flailing one's hands in the air..! :P:P

Sometimes I feel like saying "Lord I just don't care".

NuckingFacker

January wrote: »

Went into Superquinn yesterday to get a few bits and as I was coming out I was cornered by two chuggers, can't even remember what charity they were representing...

Anyways, I did the usual, told them I had no money on me only my card... well no problem said Mr. Chugger as he pulled out a credit card machine! There goes my excuse!

I never get chugged..the missus says it's my happy visage that deterrs them. I like to think I have perfected psychic communication - "Feck off, feck off."

Skylinehead

donegal. wrote: »

sumup is useless , can't take visa

Their site says it can.

NuckingFacker

Out of the entire, ohh, dozen or so people on Boards, someone must work as a chugger - you never hear the other side. How come there aren't "I was out chugging and some wan rammed me with her buggy, knocking me over and then stood on my hand with her heel. FFS People these days.." threads?

Vicar in a tutu

January wrote: »

Meh, it's easier than having to say no cos if you say no they usually trail you shouting at you.

That's disgraceful, luckily that's never happened me because I have quite an angry face, but if it happens again you need to tell them you'll be reporting them to whoever they work for etc, that's harassment. It's people like that, that put you off donating money.

conor2469

WoollyRedHat wrote: »

Just say you've already signed up and then walk away.

I tried that, it doesn't work.
They just asked how much am I currently signed up for and would I like to sign up for more.

IrishExpat

Pang wrote: »

I'm still using the 'I'm only 17' line if I get caught by these parasites.

Seconded. Despite a full fuzzy beard etc, always use this to effect.

Bastards.

Dr.MickKiller

Thatdoesnt looksafe tome AHHHHHHH wrote: »

OP you could always say you dont have your wallet on you/left it in the car,at home etc , thereby covering your cards and cash as not being on you and having no means to give to the chuggers :P

While carrying a couple of bags of shopping? Haha, must try that.

Peregrine

I just keep walking, turn around quickly and say 'Oh sorry can't talk, I'm in a hurry'.

If they whipped out a credit card machine, just tell to piss off. No way should anyone have to swipe their credit card in some chugger's machine.

Was this in Blanch?

3 of them today with their buckets in the middle of the main road in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick. Seriously dangerous spot to be chugging. The ironic part was that they were collecting for suicide awareness.

RachaelVO

Pace2008 wrote: »

This.

When I'm in college I pass through town every day, along routes populated by Chuggers, As soon as one catches my eye and starts their spiel, I say "Sorry, have a good one" in a reasonably friendly tone, without breaking my stride. I'd guess I've had this interaction hundreds of times over the years, and never once has it failed to get them off me.

This is why I roll my eyes when I see people weeping big salty tears over having to deal with Chuggers. I guess they might be a bit intimidating for some older people, but a healthy adult has no reason to be so upset by them. Stop making a conscious effort to be annoyed by things.

Bang on, just say sorry, not interested. You don't need an excuse, its your money, and you worked hard for it so it's up to you what you do with it. There's no need to be rude, aggrieved or come up with a bogus excuse, just say you're not interested.

Malari

I've never been hassled by a chugger. I always just give them a pitying smile and say "no thanks" and they move on.

Only one guy ever said "you don't even know what I'm going to ask you!" in response, so I told him his Concern bib gave me my first big clue. He laughed and that was it.

Maybe they don't make them as tough down the country...

Snowie

January wrote: »

Went into Superquinn yesterday to get a few bits and as I was coming out I was cornered by two chuggers, can't even remember what charity they were representing...

Anyways, I did the usual, told them I had no money on me only my card... well no problem said Mr. Chugger as he pulled out a credit card machine! There goes my excuse!

And my excuse is no thanks I e no idea who you are and I'm not giving you my c/c details.

Generally I jut give them a look of complete loathing they don't bother.

Keith300

I hate when people say "they are just doing their job". So what, when you're interests are opposed you must do what you have to for yourself.

Imagine telling a boxer that his opponent is "only doing is job". So what, that boxer's job is to knock you out so you have defend yourself and knock him out first. In another time and place you could be friends with your opponent, but not in the ring, in the ring you are enemies.

Cool Mo D

In a certain way, I think chuggers are doing the country a favour by giving us all plenty of practise in saying "no" all the time. The more you say it, the easier it gets.

It's like free assertiveness training, street style.

salmocab

People don't need to use excuses such as no money, i'm 17, i'm already signed up just say no and keep walking its real easy these people don't have super powers just keep strolling and if they keep hassling roar F*ck off at them. They are not worth lying to, once you have said no if they don't leave you alone they are scum and should be treated as such.

Feathers

Cool Mo D wrote: »

It's like free assertiveness training, street style.

Except if you're not assertive, you'll probably say yes: so you won't learn anything & pay €20/mth for the privilege!

quinrea01

BattleCorp wrote: »

Who the fcuk would give their credit card to a guy on the street to swipe.

FFS.

The same naive and retarded ones who actually give their private bank details to a complete stranger on the street. These chiggers are too weazely by far. While passing a group of yellow jacketed -Amnesty, I think- chuggers earlier this week I overheard the very animated team leader tell his minions to make sure to get the 'target' smiling....or even better...laughing. 'That's half the battle', he wisely informed them. Barstewards !!!

Pace2008

whirlpool wrote: »

If you ignore a chugger on the street, it can feel like what has happened is that someone has publicly pointed you out as someone who has decided to ignore/refuse a request to donate to charity.

Of course this can make that person feel uncomfortable. I'm happy for you that you've been able to overcome that feeling or you've never felt that way, but a lot of people might and I think it's a completely understandable reaction to feel uncomfortable around them.

I'm not an especially assertive person and I'm quite empathetic to boot, so I can see where you're coming from. Chuggers are a relatively new phenomenon, and the first few times I was approached I'd hear them out before going on my way. But when you're going to be dealing with them every day you're just going to have to get used to turning them down, which is easy when it amounts to nothing more than a quick "Thanks but no thanks" or a derivative thereof. Practice makes perfect, and if I ever felt bad about walking on by, the feeling has certainly faded with time. I feel pretty confident in saying that, at this stage, Chuggers have been around long enough that no one's going to think any lesser of you for giving them the polite cold shoulder.

Keith300 wrote: »

I hate when people say "they are just doing their job". So what, when you're interests are opposed you must do what you have to for yourself.

Imagine telling a boxer that his opponent is "only doing is job". So what, that boxer's job is to knock you out so you have defend yourself and knock him out first. In another time and place you could be friends with your opponent, but not in the ring, in the ring you are enemies.

Well that's a ridiculously antagonistic view of the situation. These people are not "enemies;" they are, at the worst, a very very very minor inconvenience that can be dealt with without having to put oneself out in any way.

mrsoundie

Hownowcow wrote: »

Expect to see more of it.

https://sumup.ie/?gclid=CISdq4_JhLkCFYw72wodcSgALg

I am shocked. :eek: