Canvassing Basics
before knocking a door you should
what is make sure the address is correct
when someone says they're busy, this is the best way to respond
What is .. respecting their time and offering a brief conversation
This should be completed immediately after every voter conversation
What is .. sync your data
if you ever feel unsafe while canvassing, this should happen immediately
what is .. leave turf
This home displays a flag that is widely associated with historical violence and racial intimidation
what is ... skip and prioritize safety
The number of knocks on any door
what are 2-3 knocks
This deep canvassing principle encourages canvassers to listen with curiosity instead of preparing their next response
what is .. Active listening
this is what you should select when no one answers the door
what is .... Not home
This four legged creature is most likely to announce your arrival before you do
what is a dog
These should be left behind at every door
what is ... BBB flyer
This is how long you should wait after knocking before marking as not home
what is 30-60 seconds ?
rather than trying to debate or win an argument with a voter who disagrees. you should do this
What is stay respectful and move on
I should never press this button
what is... next door
when a voter becomes hostile what is the best response
what is .. politely ending the conversation and leaving
according to our group norms, everyone should do this before speaking
what is ... think
If you hear a dog barking behind a closed door , this is your safest move
What is .. step back and remain cautious
Rather than leading with facts or statistics, deep canvassing often begins with this.
what is .. sharing a personal story
Recording notes about a conversation is most helpful when they are
clear, factual, and descriptive
safety concerns, emergencies, and app issues are all reasons to contact this person
who is .. your team leader (ME :))
Conversations should last no longer than this amount of time
what is ... 15 minutes
Entering someones home, arguing with voters, and blocking the doorway are examples of this
What are.. things you should never do while canvassing
deep canvassing aims to create this by exchanging personal stories rather than debating facts
what is ... empathy
Honest and complete data collection is valuable because it allows organizations to do this
make informed decision about future outreach
This sign means you should skip the door
what is ... beware of dog or no trespassing sign
Winnning this is the overall goal of the program, not just hitting weekly numbers
what is .. building people power to create change in our communities