IA Host at ShowDon't Wait - Order Now with Another Host!

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses the challenges faced by Pampered Chef consultants when a host becomes unresponsive during a show. Participants share their experiences and strategies for handling such situations, including communication attempts and ethical considerations regarding the use of a host's credit card information.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration over a host who has become unreachable, highlighting concerns for the guests waiting for their orders.
  • Another participant shares their experience of trying to contact a host's friends to locate her, emphasizing the importance of being non-accusatory.
  • Several users mention the ethical implications of using a host's credit card without permission, with one participant stating it could be considered fraud.
  • One participant suggests visiting the host's home as a last resort to close the show.
  • Another participant recounts a similar experience with a host who has been missing for weeks, expressing concern for the guests and uncertainty about the situation.
  • Some participants note that personal issues may be affecting the host's responsiveness, suggesting that not everyone checks their emails regularly.
  • One participant shares a successful outcome after door knocking to reach the host, reflecting on the lengths consultants may go to resolve such issues.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of not using a host's credit card without consent and the need to communicate with guests about delays. However, there is no clear consensus on the best approach to take when a host is unresponsive.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and varying strategies among consultants dealing with unresponsive hosts, highlighting the emotional and ethical complexities involved.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants facing similar challenges with unresponsive hosts may find the shared experiences and strategies discussed in this thread relevant to their situations.

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mistym
Ok, so my host has gone MIA! Her phone number has been disconnected and her cell is not switched on. She has not replied to my emails either. Her show has now been open a week and I am not sure what to do!

Should I enter it under another Hosts name and just send the order out and order whatever on her free product value? I know she wants a chopper/trifle bowl and I have her credit card number from a previous order (she only got $30.00 fpv) or wait a little longer?

grrrr - I feel bad for the people who ordered at her show b/c now they have to wait ages for thier stuff.

M
 
mistym said:
Ok, so my host has gone MIA! Her phone number has been disconnected and her cell is not switched on. She has not replied to my emails either. Her show has now been open a week and I am not sure what to do!

Should I enter it under another Hosts name and just send the order out and order whatever on her free product value? I know she wants a chopper/trifle bowl and I have her credit card number from a previous order (she only got $30.00 fpv) or wait a little longer?

grrrr - I feel bad for the people who ordered at her show b/c now they have to wait ages for thier stuff.

M
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One thing...do not put anything on her CC without talking to her. You may have it for a previous order, but that is personal information.

Can you contact any of the guests to help locate her?
 
I agree to try calling a guest or 2. I would start with whoever seemed like the closest friend. Make sure you say something like you have not been able to get ahold of her and are really worried about her. Do not sound acusitory (sp?).
 
Or try calling the host of the show she booked from.... if they are friends...???
 
janetupnorth said:
One thing...do not put anything on her CC without talking to her. You may have it for a previous order, but that is personal information.

Can you contact any of the guests to help locate her?
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I agree...do NOT put anything on a cc card without a person's knowledge.

I'd call a guest or the host she booked off of and say you are concerned about her because you can't reach her to close the show, what do they suggest?
 
Don't put it on the CC.....this could start a bad rep for yourself. Try calling her friends at the show and explain that you are trying to close this show and need to get in touch with her because you don't want their orders to be held up. Most likely you will get some info from them especially if you sound like you are worried about THEIR order. Or even send her a postcard to let her know that you are trying to reach her.
 
mistym said:
Should I enter it under another Hosts name and just send the order out and order whatever on her free product value? I know she wants a chopper/trifle bowl and I have her credit card number from a previous order (she only got $30.00 fpv) or wait a little longer?

M
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Don't put anything on her cc without her permission. That is against the law! I think its cc fraud.
 
I would just swing by her house... you have to close the show anyway right?
 
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Yeh I am gonna go by there this aft although it is quite far way. Oh well....

thanks for the advice
m
 
I am totally going through the same thing!!!
I had her show 2 weeks ago, and I have called, emailed and had my daughter talk to her daughter.
I just might call her mom.
What is up w/ these hosts?
 
MIA host for a Month!!I have you all beat!!! I have a MIA host from 4/1!!

I called her said now wasn't a good time to talk about closing she was busy and I told her to call me when things were better. Well that was 3 weeks ago. I have emailed, called her house (left a message) called her cell phone today (again left a message).

I feel bad the guests (all three!) are waiting on their orders (they all paid). I would call them, but feel uncomfortable because they are relatives of her's that attended. Her show was only $90 not even enough to be a show! Not sure, I think I will leave one more message (if she doesn't answer) and let her know if I don't hear from her by the end of the weekend I will send in the orders I have on another show.

The other part of this is she is a friend of mine! Not sure what is going on. We didn't have an agrument and her show was fine when I left?:confused:

Not sure??

Kelly
 
Something may have come up in their personal lives or they keep meaning to call you and get sidetracked and then it is too late to call.

Not everyone checks their emails every day (I have an account that I go weeks without checking)
 
I would not wait more than a week if they don't respond. I would leave a message saying something like "if I don't hear from you by ___, I will have to submit your friends orders without yours." It's not fair to the rest of the people who ordered, and it will only make you look bad in their eyes.
 
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I finally got hold of her..I had to go door knocking but oh well! Its over and done with now...LOL...boy the things we do!
 
Just curious--what was her excuse?
 
Glad that's done and over with. Yes, the things we do!!! LOL....:o
 
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No excuse was given...just laughed off...I think my job must be a big joke too some!

Oh well...bless and release..

M
 

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