Persistent to ask me to join Networking Business

@arystine (1273)
Philippines
November 13, 2012 9:17am CST
I have a relative who is so persistent in asking me to join her networking business. I turned her down before politely but lately she is doubling her efforts to ask me to join her business. She kept calling me even when I am on a meeting or while travelling. She also kept bothering my husband and kept chatting with him on Facebook so that we'll join her business. She kept putting links on our timeline. How do I turn her down again? I don't want us to fight. But she is so persistent, that it's becoming annoying. :s
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13 responses
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
I really hate it when people ask me to join the networking business... because they really be a pain... i had a very bad experience when i wast invited the first time and i believe i am not cut out for such an activity... selling products... then asking people to sell them... although the rewards can be great... the work and effort that entails goes with it is just too much... I think you just need to tell her once and for all that you are not interested... or better yet... just ignore when she starts talking about it...
@arystine (1273)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
We're alike. I also believe that I am not cut for such activities like selling products and convincing people to sell products. Thanks for the response! :)
@kokomo (1867)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
You are not just the one who was being pursued and being encouraged by someone to join in different networking business. I am also the one. I was very exhausted and annoyed to those who were encouraging me. I also turned down them but they are not that easy to give up. I was so wondered with their total effort to somebody like us to pursue and encourage as to join in them.Even with my classmate before who was so snob, I was shock, she is now acting as if we are very close.lol
@arystine (1273)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
Yes, that's true! They act like you're very close. That's what makes it more annoying, you know they have a different agenda because they are not like that before. :s Anyway, thanks for the response!
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
13 Nov 12
I've moved to a different city in the past to get away from a neighbor (and some friends) who were so persistent in asking me to join whatever business they were peddling. I gave in to them once or twice, but after realizing that it goes nowhere, I've completely given up on them. When she becomes this persistent, you should doubly be persistent in saying NO, kindly. After a while, she will get the picture.
@arystine (1273)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
Hi Bounce!! OmG, I can't believe you came to the point of moving just to get away from persistent business people. I hope she'll get the picture soon. She's draining my battery. Thanks for the response. :)
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
13 Nov 12
good day to you, with regard to your post, it is really difficult to turn it down especially the one who is convincing you is a relative of yours. chances are, she might get offended if ever you refused to join. though it is not proper to feel that way. in this regard, perhaps, try to dig for a much better word or phrase that will convince her that you are not good in doing networking business. and maybe she can understand from there.
@arystine (1273)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
We've had not-so-good experiences with networking before and we told her that. She still doesn't get it. It is hard when the person is a relative. Thanks for the response. :)
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
13 Nov 12
First: Block her off facebook, or make her links not appear there. Then: Talk to her again. Be firm and steady. if she doesn't understand, you can use a ruder tone. Some people only learn from that if you shout at them. Tell her how annoying is that when you're bothered by something that doesn't interest you, especially in a meeting...
@arystine (1273)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
I would love to do that. The problem is, she's a relative of mine. I'll keep seeing her. That's true, some people will only learn if you shout at them. :D Thanks for the response.
@Mavic123456 (21898)
• Thailand
14 Nov 12
Can you just accept it for her peace? Does it involve money? Then tell her that you will just help her recruit or give her referrals. Those who like to join this kind of stuff. Some would want to? Refer a friend or friends. Or why don't you have a small party (like tupperware party) ask her then ask your friends who might be interested or neighbors and let her do the talking. of course she will shoulder the snacks you will provide because she might be able to recruit?
@arystine (1273)
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
Thanks for the suggestion. But I am really done with the networking business. So's my husband. We both had investments before in this kind of business and we did not get our money back. :(
@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
13 Nov 12
That is difficult. And even more so because you are related. I agree with what others have said. First block her on Facebook. It may sound harsh but she really doesn't seem to be giving you much choice. The you will just have to do tour best to ignore her, at least on this subject.
• Philippines
14 Nov 12
You can tell her directly that you don't want to be a part of her networking business. Don't hesitate to turn her offer down. Tell her that she's disturbing you at work especially when you're in a meeting. You should tell her the truth about your feelings. It's better to hurt her feelings in turning her offer down than making up excuses. Also, tell her not to post links in your timeline. She needs to know it so that she won't bother you and your husband again. Goodluck. Hope she'd stop convincing you soon.
@uchelink (200)
• Nigeria
14 Nov 12
Persistent is one the most important aspect of networking business. so you are not interest or have been too busy just open up tell her,she will understand
• Philippines
13 Nov 12
Whatever networking business she has, I bet she won't get mad at you if you turn her down the second time, even for the 100th time. If she does, she's not a good friend. She's not worth having in your circle since that would make her a greedy gold-digger. Maybe she sees you as someone she can push over to join her business. You have to show to her that you're not that gullible to be manipulated.
@Strovek (868)
• Malaysia
14 Nov 12
LOL. One of the things they teach you to be successful in MLM is to persist, that's why she is so persistent. I guess you have to really tell her that you are not interested.
• Philippines
13 Nov 12
hi arys, Well I don't like a person like that I understand that they must recruit someone so they can have an earnings but there are some people who are not into it and it's difficult to declined such offer specially if that someone is a relative. But better be honest with her cause if not you might just turn into mean one if she will continue to be like that. happy mylotting
@Ahana123 (139)
• India
14 Nov 12
I can suggest you a way to come out of the situation. You may ask her to lend you a huge amount of money without any condition even if you do not require the same / request her to give you a permanent job lead with a fixed salary without any target. Obviously call is yours ..whichever way you want to proceed.