RMDave
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Discussion Overview
This thread discusses experiences and suggestions related to handling difficult hosts in Pampered Chef parties, particularly focusing on a host who has been unresponsive and the challenges faced in closing their show. Participants share their personal experiences and ideas for managing similar situations.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, describes a frustrating experience with a host who is unresponsive and has not communicated about their earned rewards.
- Another participant suggests a specific product, the green tomato/utility knife, as a potential choice for the host's credit.
- Several users mention that regardless of the gift chosen, it may not satisfy the host, and suggest sending a thank you note instead.
- One participant expresses the view that the consultant should keep the free product value (FPV) for themselves due to the host's lack of cooperation.
- Another participant shares a similar experience where they had to deal with a non-communicative host and ultimately kept the FPV for themselves.
- Some participants note that the host's behavior may not warrant any reward, suggesting that the consultant should prioritize their own interests.
- One participant reflects on a past experience with a host who was also unresponsive, indicating that such situations can be common.
- Another participant mentions that there could be reasons for the host's lack of communication, suggesting a more understanding approach.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ among participants regarding how to handle the situation with the unresponsive host. While some advocate for keeping the FPV, others suggest sending a gift or being more accommodating.
Contextual Notes
The discussion reflects a range of personal experiences with difficult hosts in the context of Pampered Chef parties, highlighting the emotional and logistical challenges faced by consultants.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants who encounter unresponsive hosts or challenging party dynamics may find the shared experiences and suggestions relevant to their own situations.
cheflorraine
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To echo a number of posts...
If a host does not have enough orders to make a show, I would never give them any FPV. Period.
The only thing I will do is if the host orders enough to make it a show (which is usually what happens), then I will work out the math to their best advantage (use as much of their order as a guest order to bring it up to the minimum, and then put the rest in as host order so they get the free product and discount).
Otherwise, if I'm looking for orders of my own - I ship it to me (since some of the orders I'll have to deliver anyway), and I get the free product to make up for my trouble. It's not much, but I've gotten some small items that I needed this way.So sorry you had to go through this Dave!!
You were way too nice to offer free product... will you have to go and pick up the orders from the host that you had added? Ouch...
If a host does not have enough orders to make a show, I would never give them any FPV. Period.
The only thing I will do is if the host orders enough to make it a show (which is usually what happens), then I will work out the math to their best advantage (use as much of their order as a guest order to bring it up to the minimum, and then put the rest in as host order so they get the free product and discount).
Otherwise, if I'm looking for orders of my own - I ship it to me (since some of the orders I'll have to deliver anyway), and I get the free product to make up for my trouble. It's not much, but I've gotten some small items that I needed this way.So sorry you had to go through this Dave!!
You were way too nice to offer free product... will you have to go and pick up the orders from the host that you had added? Ouch...
RMDave
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cheflorraine said:So sorry you had to go through this Dave!!
You were way too nice to offer free product... will you have to go and pick up the orders from the host that you had added? Ouch...
The one person who ordered from the host is actually a neighbor of mine. I've asked him to deliver the additional items to me when he delivers the purchased merchandise to my neighbor. Who knows if he'll do it or if I'll have to wrestle the stuff out of his hands.
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