Most neighborhoods where I do my political doorknocking are friendly and mostly hospitable. I've been asked "Do you need anything" or "thank you for what you're doing" or "Do you want a water or something?" I appreciate all of these comments and sentiments.

But this time, not so much hospitality. Different area, different culture, different attitude. I call it NORTHERN HOSPITALITY. It's more like "what do you want, go away." or "not interested, go away." or just "go away". As if my very PRESENCE is offensive to them, before they even know why I'm there. They know nothing about me. Swatting at me like I'm a fly.

It's ok, i'm not doing this to be liked, but here I'm barely tolerated. When people answer the door, they do not smile, they have a sour look on their face. They tollerate my "pitch", but what I really want is a conversation, person to person. When they look at me like a "solicitor" (which I'm not), they stand there waiting for it to be over, as if I am draining their very soul.

I smile, I speak pleasantly, I do what I can to communicate that I'm not here to waste their time, or convince them of anything. Some information gathering, but nothing personal or intrusive. If they refuse, I move on. No pressure.

I don't care if you vote democrat, just be a decent human being. I'm not your enemy. Two party system is messed up anyway. And yes, there are crooked republicans too.

It's fine, I go all over the area and some are better than others. It's my job to be cheerful, not discouraged, confident and above all, respectful, pleasant and not annoying.

These are my neighbors. It's my job to love my neighbors.

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Benjamin Turner: God fearer. Rooted in Messiah. Husband of @lturner. Father of SEVEN wonderful children. The guy behind the camera. Blockchain enthusiast.

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