What would you do?

[StarSong]

By me, the people who don't want to give out candy just keep their front porch light off and the kids don't bother to go up to the door. The welcoming houses keep their lights on.

Same here.

While we're on the subject though, Halloween was one of my all time favorite holidays when I was a kid and remains so as an adult. As one of my sons said when he was little, "Halloween? What's not to love? You get to dress in a clothes you can't wear in public any other day, people are happy to give you free candy just for knocking on their doors and asking politely for it, and there are always leftovers in your own home's candy bowl." (A boy after my own heart!)

That said, people are not obligated to participate in the holiday and their wishes should be graciously respected. I'm sorry that the woman was so rude to you, Deb, and didn't take your pretty broad hint.