One of my closest friends is a witness. I am not overly religious myself but I am glad it gives her peace. I talked to a minister of the religion I was brought up in and he explained that in the Bible it says it is your duty to go out and spread the word of God and the witnesses just practice it more consistently. Hearing that made me more comfortable around them. I am polite and explain that I respect what they are doing and in the grand scheme of things we are in agreement but some of the details we disagree on and politely excuse myself. .......i have another female friend who answers the door naked when ever they go to get house. They don't contact her anymore .