Talking Discount Flyers From People In Time Square

I'll only take it if it's for a show that I want to see anyway. You'd probably have a better luck with tourists who are wandering around looking for something to do.

I normally take one for my collection (Yes, I collect the Broadway flyers) if it's a show I haven't already obtained.

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"The best way to get someones attention is be personable and engaging.

Get me to talk to you, and maybe I will be interested in seeing your show. If I was a tourist that is."

EXACTLY!, Also, if you can, understand the show you are peddling and know you could answer some questions if asked. I don't know how many times I asked flyer people a question and they stared at me as if I was the Kraken.

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It's not un-common for those who are handing out those flyers to not have seen the show they are peddling. While the bosses try to give everyone a show they have seen when they work, that doesn't always work out so they are suddenly stuck with a play they know nothing about.

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Target people with cameras, people walking at a snails pace and people who look generally confused and/or bewildered at their surroundings.

Do NOT target people wearing headphones (or ask them to take them out like those damn HRC people), people on the phone or people walking fast trough the crowds (locals).

Look for the crowd frantically jumping up and down and waving their arms while they see themselves on that damn jumbotron across from the Marquis.

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Jordan, I wish someone would pass that message along to the comedy show guys. The broadway flyer people seem to understand headphones on + walking at a fast around tourists means a local who knows where she's going and doesn't want to be harassed. In my experience they're actually the most respectful of all the groups scouring for tourists in that area. I've never had anyone doing flyers for a broadway show shove anything in my face or call after me/harass me as I walk away like the comedy show people do.

The only reason I blare my iPod in this area is to drown out the comedy show hawkers.

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