Often used in relation to elections or political campaigns where opinions and votes are gathered.

Political Context

Canvassers often work for a cause, raising awareness or support for it.

Promotional Role

Involves direct contact with people, often door-to-door, to engage in conversation.

Personal Interaction

Specifically pertains to selling goods, typically directly to consumers in a specific area.

Sales Context

A successful canvasser must be well-informed about the products they are selling.

Product Knowledge

Canvassers are often involved in direct marketing campaigns to reach out to potential customers.

Direct Marketing

 Leopold Bloom, a half-Jewish advertising canvasser for a Dublin newspaper; and Bloom's wife Molly, who is about to embark on an affair. Stephen is depressed because of his mother's recent death. Meanwhile, Bloom wanders throughout the city. He goes to a funeral, his work, a pub, and so on,