[Cherokeesquaw]

Thank you for doing that. I’m wondering how many of the folks you called were ugly or rude to you.

[Ziva]

There are quite a few people who don't want to answer any pollster and make that quite clear. It doesn't bother me a bit. I just move on. We are looking for all Romney voters AND undecideds who can be moved by the campaign. We, as phone callers, do not engage in discussions about the candidates or the issues.

OK, I'll admit that I do engage some of them, especially the undecideds, to find out what issues matter to them so I can mark it down in the Notes section. However, I have worked for years in politics and am comfortable questioning people carefully to find their hot buttons. The campaign does not expect this, just be a pollster. I want to give them the best information I can.

If you are worried about rejection or rudeness, I suggest this is a great experience for you to get used to it. Remember, if the caller is rude or rejecting, IT IS NOT ABOUT YOU. It is a reflection of their own problems and attitudes. This will be a healthy experience to help you grow.