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Just as an indication of a somewhat different mindset, I have zero interest in 'converting'1 anyone to using or receiving Bitcoin. I am not evangelical and dislike it when evangelism is tried on me. Or, if you want to phrase it differently, I dislike attempts to influence me or 'sell' things to me, and so I don't try either of these things on other people. Of course, ppl do influence me and I presume I influence others, but that is by the (genuine) example they set and by the behaviour they (genuinely) model as they go about their lives, and not because they are thinking about how to influence others.
I would certainly ask merchants and service providers whether they take Bitcoin, and would answer questions (with positivity) about Bitcoin if they asked why they should accept it, but again, I have zero interest in actively trying to convince them.
My own interest in and conviction about the soundness of Bitcoin came from hearing about it, thinking it sounded interesting (the very first time I heard of it) and then going and researching it for myself. And in the early days yes, I did talk to friends & family about it with enthusiasm but now consider that a mistake (should have kept my interest private).
I don't mean that we should keep Bitcoin secret, far from it. Certainly we should provide information and education about it, and produce podcasts and explanatory videos and so on. That's all very good. But that information should be there for ppl who already have some interest (even if it's just an initial spark), and not as material to 'convert the heathens'.

Footnotes

  1. I've used the ordinary English word here rather than 'orange pilling' because I consider having a special term for conversion just another indication of evangelical zeal, and frankly a bit cringe.