The fam and I spent some time downtown a couple of days ago and while we were walking, our pleasant discussion got interrupted by a guy (the partner of the fellow in the photo) who said: "Folks, have you got a minute for the environment." Initially, I almost said "No". However, I caught myself before I said that. I realized right away that the guy had worded his sentence in such a crafty manner. If I said "No", I'd feel guilty and fill out the form. If I said "Yes", well, I'd fill out the form. So, I had to come up with an answer that didn't sound "anti-green" but also got me out of marking up his piece of paper. So, I said: "Yes, I have a minute for the environment but not a minute to talk." Then, we just walked on. In retrospect, I wish I would've had a more witty answer. As I walked on, about 30 ft. later I saw another one of these tree-huggers bothering people. So, I just kept thinking of comebacks in my head. After a few minutes, I just let it go. But to tell yout the truth, these guys just get on my nerves. They're like telemarketers on city streets. Annoying!!!
... like Bible evangelists on the street?
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