Next time that happens I would call the cable company and make sure that they acutally sent him or call the police and let them check out the salesman. Better to be safe than sorry.
I am actually switching to FIOS tv service on Tuesday. I currently have Directv for tv service and FIOS for internet and phone. By switching to FIOS, I am getting upgraded service and more channels. I will also be paying $60 less per month for everything bundled than I am currently paying. I will not miss satellite tv and its poor service when the weather is inclement.
They come by here all the time. It's standard, they also advertise in the paper for people to do this type of job, I guess here they need more salesmen.