Letters to the Editor
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Don't talk to strangers
It was good advice when you were 5, and it's still good advice when you're 50. I agree that you shouldn't walk around afraid all the time. I'm a pretty naturally friendly person and will strike up conversation with the person standing in line next to me at the store, etc. (not obnoxiously so, I'm also pretty good at taking a damn hint), but as a single female who lives alone, I would never, NEVER let a stranger into my house, and certainly not if I had children to protect. I cannot even begin to fathom what this woman was thinking.
Also, don't sign contracts unless you really want what you're bargaining for and fully understand the terms. I understand that in this circumstance LW was boxed into a corner and signing the contract was the fastest way to get creepy old man out of her house, but christ almighty... LW, I hope you appreciate how lucky you are that the company crazy old man work(ed) for realized just how crazy he was and what a liability he was and not only let you out of your contract, but offered to hold up their end. Lucky you, you found the pot of gold after getting harassed by a creepy old leprechaun. For the safety of yourself and your children, please don't let it happen again.