aShort Vent- Thanks for Listening

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses the frustrations experienced by participants regarding hostesses' dissatisfaction with their Pampered Chef orders. Participants share personal experiences and reactions to similar situations involving hostesses who express disappointment despite significant savings and benefits from their shows.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses frustration over a hostess who is disappointed despite having a successful show and significant savings.
  • Another participant questions whether the hostess is simply expressing her disappointment or expecting action from the consultant.
  • One consultant mentions explaining to the hostess that her savings were actually higher than in a previous show and reassures her about the non-commission-driven nature of the suggestions made.
  • Another participant empathizes with the original poster, suggesting that some people are never satisfied and that the consultant has done all she can.
  • One participant humorously refers to a similar experience with a hostess who wants to return everything she paid for, indicating the challenges of managing such expectations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the nature of the hostess's dissatisfaction, with some participants agreeing that certain individuals may be perpetually unhappy, while others focus on the specifics of each situation.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal anecdotes about managing hostess expectations and the emotional labor involved in addressing their concerns.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who encounter similar challenges with hostesses expressing dissatisfaction despite favorable outcomes may find these shared experiences relatable.

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Okay, so I had a huge Sept. (6000+) and I know I shouldn't complain, but one of my hostesses is really beginning to p--- me off. Here's the thing- she had an $800 show ( her show in 2004 was $1000). She had a $228 out of pocket cost ($138 of it was cookware). Her savings was $438!- she emails me to tell me she got her order and all seems to fine- except - she is disappointed with her items! She really thought she would get more and spend less...bla, bla, bla. Nevermind that I bought the ingredients and gave her a cookbook as a thankyou.......

Now, I will bless this and release it.........phew.......
 
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Was she just telling you that she is bummed to have spent so much money, or is she wanting you to do something about it?
 
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I am not sure. I emailed her a note explaining that her savings for this show (percentage-wise) were actually higher than her last show. I also told her that when I was encouraging her to get the cookware (she was going to let the bonus pass by:eek: ) I was doing it becuase I didn't want her to miss a great bonus- I reinforced the fact that I do not earn commission on her bonuses and that the suggestion was not sales driven. I reminded her that if she wanted to send anything back- she could. Anyway- bless and release...ahhhh
 
That stinks, Nancy! Some people are never happy, and it sounds like she's one of them. If you offered to send things back for her, that's all you can do.I'd be THRILLED with what she got!
 
I like the way KG put it. She's (the host) just PO'd. Perpetually Offended. I think he's right. There is a large group of people that fall into that category (at times I do too).
 
I have the same host - this one is the Host-of-Rancid-Peanut-Butter. She wants to send back EVERYTHING she came out of pocket for an donly keep her free items. Says her DH is freaking about the $ spent. Whatever. I told her to give me the list of returns and I'll have FedEx come get it...Total PITA
 

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