b9 wrote:
if i notice someone walking toward me at the shops, i put my hand up in a "halt" motion (like a traffic cop) and sy "no thanks", and continue walking.
if they continue to approach me, i say "i am not interested in anything except what i intend to get, and i know where it is" (or equivalent eg: "i am just here to get what i want thanks").
i have said that to people who see me leave my keys on the counter and follow me to give them back to me. then i say "sorry. thanks".
I sometimes feel like my tone is rude towards these people. But wow, you are bold!