Princess
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Party Planning Tips: Get Guests to Pay Attention!
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Discussion Overview
The thread discusses experiences from various party hosts regarding challenges in keeping guests engaged during their shows. Participants share anecdotes about distractions, late arrivals, and the impact on sales and bookings.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions feeling that guests were distracted and not paying attention, which they believe affected their sales.
- Another participant shares that despite distractions, their sales were not negatively impacted, but they only secured one booking.
- One participant recounts a show where guests arrived late and were not focused, resulting in low sales and no bookings.
- Several participants note a shared experience of guests being late and distracted, suggesting a possible common issue during recent shows.
- One participant humorously speculates that the moon phases might be influencing guest behavior.
- Another participant expresses a belief that the moon affects people's behavior, citing examples of driving during full moons.
- One participant reflects on their experience in a small apartment with many children present, noting that they were accustomed to such distractions.
- Another participant describes a similar situation with late arrivals and guests leaving to attend to children, leading to a lack of engagement.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ among participants regarding the impact of distractions on sales and bookings, with some expressing frustration while others seem more accepting of the situation. No clear consensus emerges on the cause of the distractions.
Contextual Notes
Participants appear to be sharing personal experiences from recent shows, highlighting the variability in guest engagement and the challenges faced during parties.
Who May Find This Useful
Consultants who have experienced similar challenges during their shows may find these shared experiences relatable and informative.
Jayne
Gold Member
- 229
That is so weird, I did a show last night (thursday) and the same thing. First of all the show was supposed to start at 6:30 and not one person showed up until 7:15!!
People were talking, not paying attention, in and out of the room and I had a little girl that had to help me with everything Uhggg!! I got "0" bookings and the sales were low ($220). She is suppose to close Sunday and says she should reach $400 with outside orders. I didn't get home until 10:30 and had to do my dishes (didn't get to be until 1:00 a.m.) b/c I had to close another show!! I got up at 5:30 this morning for my FT job and was dozing at the computer all day! It must have been something in the air!
People were talking, not paying attention, in and out of the room and I had a little girl that had to help me with everything Uhggg!! I got "0" bookings and the sales were low ($220). She is suppose to close Sunday and says she should reach $400 with outside orders. I didn't get home until 10:30 and had to do my dishes (didn't get to be until 1:00 a.m.) b/c I had to close another show!! I got up at 5:30 this morning for my FT job and was dozing at the computer all day! It must have been something in the air!
kitchencop
Silver Member
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Ginger428
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Kelley Sells
- 343
Count me on for Wed's ShowLOL....must be the moon and the warmer weather....they didn't start until 7:45.....people showed up at 8:15, then at 8:45.....didn't stop until 9:30....didn't leave until 10:15 and home to wash dishes .....whew.....BUT on the flip side, had a partylites party at my house last night with my friends and neighbors, did UNREAL for having 8 people there, actually it was her biggest show so far....glad to help out.....LOL....now SHE has to host one I'm telling here.....LOL....
BUT my folks had paid attention, Wed. was a nightmare, they all talked and didn't pay attention.
BUT my folks had paid attention, Wed. was a nightmare, they all talked and didn't pay attention.
barbchan
- 130
I think sometimes we just need to roll with the punches. My show last night was in a very small apartment, only three people showed up but they had six kids going in and out the door which was right in front of me. It didn't bother me too much....I suppose because my own kids are constantly in motion and so I'm used to it.
Princess
- 131
Well this is what happened to me...people were late. I don't think I started till like 6:30 (30 mins late), then people showed up after 7:00. Everyone was talking to one another, leaving the room to attend to children. I don't think I saw the host much. Then when I told her her show was $388, she says "that's it?"
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