Yes, we learned about deep canvassing before going out to the peeps.
Another technique is the one from comedy improv--yes, and... You agree with the other person, and take it from there. Basically, arguing does not work. And it wastes your time when you have a number of doors to knock on. I spoke to one woman who was going to vote Republi…
Yes, we learned about deep canvassing before going out to the peeps.
Another technique is the one from comedy improv--yes, and... You agree with the other person, and take it from there. Basically, arguing does not work. And it wastes your time when you have a number of doors to knock on. I spoke to one woman who was going to vote Republican. But, as we were chatting, I noticed a surfboard by the front door. "Oh, our candidate is for making sure you have a clean ocean to surf in." And I saw the look on her face soften and at the end of the conversation she had committed to voting for our candidate. After hundreds and hundreds of conversations. I've learned what works, what doesn't. Also, I always leave my phone number and name so people can engage if they're not home. This leaves a message of trust. After all of thoes doors, only one person called back--to thank me!
Yes, we learned about deep canvassing before going out to the peeps.
Another technique is the one from comedy improv--yes, and... You agree with the other person, and take it from there. Basically, arguing does not work. And it wastes your time when you have a number of doors to knock on. I spoke to one woman who was going to vote Republican. But, as we were chatting, I noticed a surfboard by the front door. "Oh, our candidate is for making sure you have a clean ocean to surf in." And I saw the look on her face soften and at the end of the conversation she had committed to voting for our candidate. After hundreds and hundreds of conversations. I've learned what works, what doesn't. Also, I always leave my phone number and name so people can engage if they're not home. This leaves a message of trust. After all of thoes doors, only one person called back--to thank me!