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I just finished my bachelors and will be going to pharmacy school at a big campus (about 30k undergrad students), but I've only spent one semester attending class on that campus. I live about an hour away, and spend absolutely none of my free time there. Because of this, I know where three buildings are: the pharmacy school, vet benefits/financial aid, and the bookstore.
When I am walking to/from my car, I constantly get someone who slows down and asks me where something is. Most recently, I got asked where the art museum is. I didn't even know (or care) that there was an art museum on campus! I said, "sorry, I don't know," and kept walking. She pulled up further and told me, "well I think it's near the something-or-other building." Again, more frustrated this time, I said I didn't know and kept walking. Finally, as she is continuing to follow me in her car, she asked me where the general visitor's center is so that she could ask directions. I stopped walking, looked at her, and said "I'm sorry, I don't go here," then she drove off.
This is just the most recent example, but this happens ALL THE TIME! I hate being rude to people, especially when they are clearly high school kids with their parents, but I never have any idea where these places are. Does anyone have a good response that is both polite, but clearly states that you are not interested in helping them find their destination?
When I am walking to/from my car, I constantly get someone who slows down and asks me where something is. Most recently, I got asked where the art museum is. I didn't even know (or care) that there was an art museum on campus! I said, "sorry, I don't know," and kept walking. She pulled up further and told me, "well I think it's near the something-or-other building." Again, more frustrated this time, I said I didn't know and kept walking. Finally, as she is continuing to follow me in her car, she asked me where the general visitor's center is so that she could ask directions. I stopped walking, looked at her, and said "I'm sorry, I don't go here," then she drove off.
This is just the most recent example, but this happens ALL THE TIME! I hate being rude to people, especially when they are clearly high school kids with their parents, but I never have any idea where these places are. Does anyone have a good response that is both polite, but clearly states that you are not interested in helping them find their destination?
