What are some ways that Jehovah's Witnesses communicate with others?

Answer 1

Each Witness is an individual, and learns what feels comfortable to them.

After a cordial introduction, and having their Bible already open in their hand,

• One might say: "I'd like to read you one of my favorite Bible verses." Then that forms the topic for discussion on that visit.
• Another might ask a question: "If you had the power, -- which of the many problems in the world, would you solve first?" Then that forms the topic for discussion.
• Another might say: "We're offering you a free home Bible Study, person-to-person. Have you ever been offered a Bible study in your home before?" Then we would offer a short 'demonstration' of how it would go.
• Another might say: "We're calling to encourage Bible reading. Do you think that's a good idea?" Then we would give a short example of what you might learn from a certain scripture.
• Another might say: "Most people have been taught, that if they accept Jesus, they'll be in heaven. Perhaps that's what you were taught. But we found that The Bible actually makes a different promise. May we share that with you?" Then we bring on some scriptures about the Earth being a Paradise; and ask if they would like to live in those conditions.
• Another might say: "We're calling to answer Bible questions. Is there something you've been wondering about?" (Usually, nothing is mentioned.) So we might bring up the concept: "Many people wonder: Why does God permit wickedness? since he has the power to stop it." We explain that "God has a very good reason for allowing it. Would you like to learn the answer from the Bible?" And bingo, we're on our way.
• Another might say: "We're calling to encourage people to take a closer look at religion. Many people are not satisfied with what's going on in religions." And then we can veer off into any of many directions. (Often people are quite livid about their feelings regarding their own church.)

Actually our door-step ministry is quite fun; (not that we do it for fun). We take our ministry seriously; and try to vary what we say, to engage people in conversations; our Bible always ready.

Our door-step ministry gives us the real pulse of the religious community, in all its bareness. People are at ease at their own door. Some really open up. So, we've heard it all. Others put up a real good front; then their neighbors tell us the true story of their messed up lives.

As one of the minor prophets said: "There is a famine in the land. A famine not for bread. A famine for understanding the words of Jehovah." In our ministry, we see the spiritual starvation; and we are right there at their door, to help them.

Answer 2

Face to face, (speaking aloud or sign language), telephone, letter writing, email, answering questions on sites like Answers.com & Yahoo! Answers, etc.