Charity Cold Callers.
My stock response is - "I make it a rule not to donate to any charities that I do not chose myself".
The best response was only a couple days ago.
She said - "That's an unusual attitude, how do you justify that to yourself?"
"Oh that's quite easy - I only give money to charities that I chose. Not charities that try to solicit money from me. Whether it's on the phone, in a shopping centre or online."
"However, if you would like to donate some money to the "Inaugural Ringo Fyre Fund" I can give you the bank account details."
"The fund was setup to cover the costs incurred by the time taken by the main beneficiary to deal with calls from other charities. All donations over $2 are tax deductible."
That's the most elaborate I've had to go - but usually stops 'em dead.
(Misery McUglywife an attention seeking sociopathic fuckstain., Thu 1 Dec 2011, 5:14, Reply)