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Discussion Overview
This thread discusses a distressing experience during a Pampered Chef show where a child vomited, leading to various reactions from attendees and the consultant. Participants share their shock and disbelief at the mother's behavior and the overall situation.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, describes a chaotic show where a child vomited, and the mother did not leave or clean herself properly.
- Several participants express disbelief that the mother stayed at the show after her child was sick, with one noting the lack of handwashing.
- Another participant shares a similar experience from their restaurant, highlighting a pattern of neglectful behavior from a father regarding his sick child.
- Multiple users mention feeling disgusted and shocked by the situation, with some questioning the actions of other mothers present.
- One participant recounts their own experience of embarrassment when their child vomited in public, contrasting it with the mother's behavior in this thread.
- Another participant emphasizes the need for cleanliness and expresses concern about the health implications for other children present.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
There is a general agreement among participants regarding the inappropriate behavior of the mother and the shock at her decision to remain at the show. However, no clear consensus emerges on how to handle such situations.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal anecdotes and reactions to similar experiences, reflecting a range of emotions from disgust to empathy for the children involved.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to consultants who encounter challenging situations during shows, as well as those looking to share or hear similar experiences within the community.
baychef
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When my son was little he would get sick if he got really upset. Despite an allergy or a medical condition...it is still a PARTY with FOOD!!!!!
If you have small children, yes, you have a bit of a stronger stomach or tolerance for things like this. But the lack of sanitation and lack of consideration for anyone else but herself is just beyond my comprehension. Especially when she made reference to you starting to react to the whole environment too! I almost think I wouldn't have cared if she ordered or not. (ok...if she ordered about $300 of stuff...maybe
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I just can't believe the inconsideration of some people. Thank goodness most of the world isn't like this.
May we bow down and worship our good customers!!!!!
Ann of Lysol, bleach and Purell
If you have small children, yes, you have a bit of a stronger stomach or tolerance for things like this. But the lack of sanitation and lack of consideration for anyone else but herself is just beyond my comprehension. Especially when she made reference to you starting to react to the whole environment too! I almost think I wouldn't have cared if she ordered or not. (ok...if she ordered about $300 of stuff...maybe ) I just can't believe the inconsideration of some people. Thank goodness most of the world isn't like this.
May we bow down and worship our good customers!!!!!
Ann of Lysol, bleach and Purell
speedychef
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First of all, GROSS
Second of all, I can't believe she sent him off to barf all over the other kids! I hope it wasn't the flu! If I were one of the other moms I think I'd be ticked!
Third of all, I cannot BELIEVE that she didn't wash her hands. YUCK YUCK YUCK!
As for the haircut/don't come back thing...that is obscene. People have accidents. It's not like he came and purposely threw up all over the place, and it's not like you were like, "gee, sorry" and left! I'd tell EVERYONE I knew to never go there again
I'm a pilot and flight instructor, and I always tell everyone "THERE'S NO THROWING UP IN THE AIRPLANE!!" It's happened a few times and it's all I can do not to throw up my own self before I get the thing on the ground!
Second of all, I can't believe she sent him off to barf all over the other kids! I hope it wasn't the flu! If I were one of the other moms I think I'd be ticked!
Third of all, I cannot BELIEVE that she didn't wash her hands. YUCK YUCK YUCK!
As for the haircut/don't come back thing...that is obscene. People have accidents. It's not like he came and purposely threw up all over the place, and it's not like you were like, "gee, sorry" and left! I'd tell EVERYONE I knew to never go there again
I'm a pilot and flight instructor, and I always tell everyone "THERE'S NO THROWING UP IN THE AIRPLANE!!" It's happened a few times and it's all I can do not to throw up my own self before I get the thing on the ground!
pampchefrhondab
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This women should have left and taken her child home; however, the HOST also should have stepped in and suggested she leave (in a nice way)!!!
We aren't close to the people who attend our shows and it is not our place to tell them what to do. If someone came to my house and their child did that I would say, "Oh "Amy," you better take him home. "I'll help you gather your things." "You can take a catalog with you if you would like, or I can bring one to you tomorrow." I would then get up and get their coats and see them out the door!!
We aren't close to the people who attend our shows and it is not our place to tell them what to do. If someone came to my house and their child did that I would say, "Oh "Amy," you better take him home. "I'll help you gather your things." "You can take a catalog with you if you would like, or I can bring one to you tomorrow." I would then get up and get their coats and see them out the door!!
PampMomof3
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chefann
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PampMomof3
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baychef
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AJPratt
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DebbieSAChef
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baychef
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DebbieSAChef said:LOL but at least you would have washed your hands Anne. LOL
Being pregnant I can't cough, sneeze or laugh if I have too much in the bladder. It's pretty annoying!!
No one would have known though. It's our secret, until we get a chance to change and get cleaned up!!
Debbie
The great thing is...in about 25 or so years...this will happen when you're not pregnant
Is this why they call it the "Golden Years"????If not, with my parents being ill last year, we figured that it meant that the doctors would take all of your gold away in those years!
I too have tried to picture myself in Tanya's place and she handled this out of control woman the best she could. It probably was the host's place to nicely send her packing, but sounds like this selfish woman was determined to be miserable.
Hey...I know, Tanya...recruit her and secretly invite all of your Cheffer friends to be your guests for her first party!
Sounds like if one of us gets "the party started" that we could out do her!!!!! I would GLADLY fly to MO just to help you out!!!!
Well, we may have to think of something else disgusting because obviously THIS didn't bother her too much. Oh, and don't forget....no one can order anything either! I think my evil twin sister has to go now!!! Ann
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