How do you get rid of Chuggers?

AnonoBoy · 27-08-2011 05:44PM

actuallylike wrote: »

found out they make an absolute fortune if they stick to their weekly quota, between €700-€1000 a week they told me.

Chugger propaganda.

I hear they keep them all in cellars at night, chained to the walls. That's why they're so chirpy when they approach you in the street - they're just glad to be let out for a while.

Contessa Raven · 27-08-2011 05:45PM

If I'm feeling really anti-social and I don't want to engage with them at all, I'll pick up the pace and put the biggest scowl on my face. Usually works. They see me and think "She looks like she's on her way to bash someone's head in. I'll leave her to it!"

Otherwise, I just say "Sorry, can't stop! In a hurry!" and march on.

RinkyDinkSlink · 27-08-2011 05:49PM

I find a scowl and an abrupt "Not today" works perfectly fine. Last fella that approached me jumped back like he'd been bitten when I did that

Son Of A Vidic · 27-08-2011 05:50PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Why did they take that photo? It's not like they're all standing around kicking puppies to death..

True, but it does look like they were all caught having some strange communal ****.:eek:

PseudoFamous · 27-08-2011 05:55PM

Veles wrote: »

I tell em to **** off in Russian

I say "Jeg taler ikke engelsk! Jeg er en turist!" and they sort of leave it at that. I feel it's very unlikely to come across one of them that speaks Danish.

FruitLover · 27-08-2011 06:01PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Personally I just say, "No." and keep walking. It's not hard to do.

I say "Yes" and keep walking. It's more entertaining to play with them.

AnonoBoy · 27-08-2011 06:02PM

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

True, but it does look like they were all caught having some strange communal ****.:eek:

There's nowt strange about a communal **** lad. It's how our forefathers used to get by when they were out on the ocean waves catching the fishies for the dinner.

Alter-Ego · 27-08-2011 06:04PM

That short chick with the red hair who collects for Paws on Henry street is cruising for a bruising. Twice now she's jumped out in front of me and man handled me trying to get money for her poxy dog charity.

Crann na Beatha · 27-08-2011 06:06PM

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27-08-2011 06:18PM

Raelynn Attractive Developer wrote: »

"Fuck off"..

Seriously, why would you say that to someone - and not expect to receive a punch in the snot for your efforts?.

I see it a few times of a weekend, I work on the door of a bar on a busy quay.

There are a lot of beggars and 'tappers' and I couldn't count the amount of times I've seen someone get punched because they told someone to "fuck off".

Then they come crying to me, like I'll give a toss that your ignorance has caused you to get punched!.

My response is usually along the lines of "Yea (quizzical look), what do you expect when your an ignorant bollox (amused, smug look on my face)?".

Equally some unfortunate chugger will find themselves on the receiving end of a wallop, the way some of them go on.

On Henry St once I had one jab me in the arm and call me wanker because I said "no thanks"

In Swords once I had another tell me I was a bitch for not stopping.

And what about the ones that go into pubs and pester people for money?

I can understand people being absolutely exasperated by chuggers.

PseudoFamous · 27-08-2011 06:20PM

Veles wrote: »

Ah but they get the message very quickly so need to pretend to be Danish :P

But I am Danish! It's even more convincing!

Coffees not my cup of tea · 27-08-2011 06:25PM

Just laugh hysterically to yourself.

Green Back · 27-08-2011 06:37PM

Raelynn Attractive Developer wrote: »

"Fuck off"..

Seriously, why would you say that to someone - and not expect to receive a punch in the snot for your efforts?.

I see it a few times of a weekend, I work on the door of a bar on a busy quay.

There are a lot of beggars and 'tappers' and I couldn't count the amount of times I've seen someone get punched because they told someone to "fuck off".

Then they come crying to me, like I'll give a toss that your ignorance has caused you to get punched!.

My response is usually along the lines of "Yea (quizzical look), what do you expect when your an ignorant bollox (amused, smug look on my face)?".

Shock horror a charming bouncer who thinks unwarranted violence is justified and amuzing.
Not sure why they all get a bad rep :rolleyes:

Fukuyama · 27-08-2011 06:47PM

Was walking down Henry street.

Usually there's the 'Concern' crowd there but on this day they had been sent out to collect for Paws, the animal charity.

Anyways, this nice looking girl ran up to me and my friend and asked 'Do you like PUPPIES!!!???' all mock excited and stuff to catch us off guard.

Didn't phase me for a second and without breaking my stride I beamed 'YEAH! THEY'RE DELICIOUS!!"

:cool:

Poor girl's face dropped and I stolled on like a boss :P

I felt bad later though cos she was purdy...

27-08-2011 06:53PM

I always smile say im already signed up, they love that and usually say excellent thanks have a great day! Suckers.

opinion guy · 27-08-2011 06:54PM

ThurstonWhore wrote: »

Just say "no thanks" and keep walking.

I did have one block my path once and wouldn't let me pass who I had to politely tell to F off.

That happened to me once. I didn't say anything and gave an evil stare until he moved.

Alter-Ego wrote: »

That short chick with the red hair who collects for Paws on Henry street is cruising for a bruising. Twice now she's jumped out in front of me and man handled me trying to get money for her poxy dog charity.

Actually touched you ???
Thats an assault

billyhead · 27-08-2011 06:57PM

Just say Pog mo Thoin or kiss my arse. Actually i tried to act smart with one of these once and let him go thorugh the whole spiel about the charity etc. I tried to look interested and then when he came to looking for bank details I said that I didn't realise you need them and told him I don't have a bank account. I know it was a bit cruel:p

Whispered · 27-08-2011 07:29PM

opinion guy wrote: »

Actually touched you ???
Thats an assault

Very true, they are not allowed to touch you.

I know someone who got fired from concern for being too pushy. I know for a fact, with concern, that once they "make contact" they are not allowed to step towards you, they cannot step in front of you or walk with you, they take this very seriously. If you ever feel intimidated by a concern worker ask to speak to their team leader, usually standing around in plain clothes close by watching proceedings.

I do know that some chuggers are terribly insulting, I had an animal charity chugger tell me I obviously don't care for animals. Which is laughable. In that case I told them to get the f away from me. But they have different rules in different organisations and I hate to see them all tarred with the same brush.

gbee · 27-08-2011 07:34PM

When I'm in the mood, I let them talk and talk and talk and say it's wonderful what they are doing for charity keep up the good work.

On the phone one guy said he'd take me off the lost after chatting with him for an hour.

Ruu_Old · 27-08-2011 07:37PM

Running clothesline, gets a cheer from passers-by as well.

smcelhinney · 27-08-2011 08:05PM

My "Do I LOOK like I have a minute for <insert_your_charity_name_here>?" t-shirt takes care of it..

Susannahmia · 27-08-2011 08:08PM

Point blank no and keep walking, if they follow I just say no over and over again and avoid eye contact.

I tried being polite but it just doesn't work.

Richard Hillman · 27-08-2011 08:15PM

I usually give them a Ronaldo-esque finger wag or brush off. If they talk to me i say "Sorry, i hate poor people"

27-08-2011 08:20PM

baltimore sun wrote: »

Seen this today, http://www.meaganapprovesof.blogspot.com/ courtesy of Broadsheet.ie.

What's your favourite way of getting rid of them?

If it's a guy I usually say, sorry buddy but I've got to take the biggest shít since the Bono episode of South Park, or if it's a girl I ask her how much of her 12.70 per hour does she give to the charity and while she tries to think of a charming response I'm half way down Grafton St.

So fellow AH'ers what line do you use to get rid of these menaces?

The same way I get rid of pretentious Arty gimps like the blogger, tell them to **** off.

Eggy Baby! · 27-08-2011 08:23PM

Throw unwanted food at them and say its for the poor,

Bipolar Joe · 27-08-2011 08:35PM

Ask them for a lend of a fiver and **** myself.

ToddyDoody · 27-08-2011 08:52PM

Ask them for the direct debit form to fill out in your own time. When they tell you that you have to fill it out there and then get offended about them not trusting you to return the form. Possibly recommend that the chugger suggest to their bosses that they attain permission to give the forms to people they trust to set up a direct debit. This worked after i had already used the 'catching the bus' excuse with one that stopped me again later in the day.

glennb · 27-08-2011 08:56PM

I was only ever asked once and that was because it was too early in the morning. The man pointed to the bridge of his nose and nodded to me. I had not seen the bucket or the charity vest so I took of my headphones and he said I like your piercing then could you please donate to whatever, just said sorry and walked off.

I just do not make eye contact and they dont ask and a purposeful type walk.

lawhec · 27-08-2011 09:02PM

I make a point of not donating to charities who use chuggers. I can stand tin-rattlers (been there myself, though not actually rattling the tin!) but chuggers are a step too far IMO.

A few years ago in Omagh one chugger stopped me when I was minding my own business but with nothing much else to do, I decided to string him out for around 15 minutes before finally saying that I was declared bankrupt* 3 months ago and that I don't have my own bank account at present. The chugger then realised that he wasted his own time, a much more satisfying result against the practice than just a quick "**** you!"

* Not really, but it made a good story line.

LisaLee · 27-08-2011 09:04PM

AnonoBoy wrote: »

Why did they take that photo?

I'd say it was put up to clarify that these chuggers are probably being shown exactly how to persuade people to hand over their cash and bank details. Not out of concern for the charity, but to make some quick cash for themselves.

I generally avoid them, if they keep at me I just say I'm in a rush. Whatever charities I want to support I've already set up DD's with. Have no time for the bright vested creatures known as chuggers. :rolleyes:

How do you get rid of Chuggers?

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