What We Would Like to Say to Some Hosts....

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Discussion Overview

This thread features participants expressing frustrations and experiences related to hosting parties and communication challenges with hosts and guests. Many participants share their thoughts on the lack of commitment from hosts, the importance of guest lists, and the impact of guest behavior during parties.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions feeling frustrated when hosts do not fully commit to their parties, stating that it wastes their time.
  • Another participant shares their experience of trying to reach a host who canceled last minute, expressing disappointment in the lack of communication.
  • Several users note that having a small number of guests can negatively impact the party experience.
  • One participant expresses annoyance at hosts who allow distractions during the demo, affecting the overall presentation.
  • Another participant highlights the challenge of dealing with guests who claim to have everything but haven't attended a show in years.
  • One participant shares a humorous approach to responding to guests who insist they have all the products.
  • Several participants express frustration over hosts not returning calls or emails, emphasizing the value of their time.
  • One participant recounts a situation where a host's lack of communication led to a last-minute cancellation, questioning the host's priorities.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the expectations of hosts and guests, with many expressing similar frustrations but no clear consensus on solutions or approaches.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and frustrations within the consultant community regarding party hosting dynamics and communication challenges.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who encounter similar challenges with hosts and guests may find the shared experiences relatable and insightful.

I know you think I have nothing better to do but wait with baited breath for your guest list! Don't think I"m going to rush and do it right this minute so they get in the mail today just because you waited too long and didn't answer my 10 follow up calls to check on that list and then get mad at ME because your guests didn't get them in time!
 
Becca_in_MD said:
No, it wasn't worth it for me that you only had 5 people here and the sales are at $200.

Yes, the "helpful" child was a pain in my butt with her being the one taking center stage through the whole show and not letting the products be the center of attention.

No, it wasn't OK that half of your guests didn't buy anything.

It was very annoying that you sat in the back of the room talking to half of the guests through the whole demo.

I'm sure I'll have more...
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And this is all to the same host about the same show I'm sure! After all, when the sales are only $200 and only 5 people come it's safe to assume one will be an annoying, I mean adorable child, and IT won't buy and neither will IT's mother, she'll be in the back, with her kid up front grabbing everything with a blade, chatting it up with the host. Well, at least SHE had fun.
 
OH My goodness all of these made me smile!!! So here is mine.......

NO you can't tell me you want to order something and then cancle it at the last minute just becasue your my friend. This is a business you can't go to the hair salon downtown and get your nails done and call her and tell her to cancle your check because you can't afford it. Your order is being placed and if your check doesn't clear my account I will charge you for your order PLUS NSF fees!!!

OH and YES I really do need a guest list from you weather your emailing them or not!!!



OKAY I feel MUCH BETTER NOW :P
 
Can you just give me a bloody date that your free instead of saying "call me in the month of.." I am not a last minute person. Book now or dont book at all!

Oh you'd like to know more about the buisness but you leave the information packets at the party.. Please stop wasting my money they arent CHEAP!
 
Just tell me NO - I'm a big girl, I can take it!Don't waste my Sunday afternoon with a 2 hour round trip because you were too "afraid" to invite people!
 
After putting together the host package, take time to host coach, mail the invitations, ect.
I get to the party of 4. Make 2 recipes and only 3 buying guests!!!!
Not only am I thinking, "thanks for wasting my time and WOW thanks for letting me cook for you and your friends. Really, I had nothing better to do!"
 
Did you REALLY invite more than 5 people to your show? (as you sit there with the host and her mom only)
 
Message left on voicemail because she never answers her phone:"Ummmm...if you're not gonna answer your phone, call me back, host a show, I need my packet and catalogs back. This stuff is NOT free!!!!""Really, you've been THAT busy, huh? So busy that you can talk to your friend on the phone (a mutual friend) and tell HER to tell me that you're busy. You guys must speak in a language that splits convo time in half?"
 
What do you mean you do not have time to do parties and you're just that busy? You bought the kit with your unemployment check! Is Oprah that good?
 
pampered1224 said:
What do you mean you do not have time to do parties and you're just that busy? You bought the kit with your unemployment check! Is Oprah that good?
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hahahahahahah....oh...this is GREAT!
 
She has done it three times!!!! I just do not get it. What is worse, HO keeps letting her! I am almost 99% sure she sells the stuff!
 
Really, how long could it possibly take to get me a guest list??? Really?
 
From today's show...

Even though I have a dog myself, I don't want your energetic big puppy jumping on me, sniffing every thing I bring into the house, and putting his nose on all of my kitchen tools. Thanks, now I have to wash things that I didn't even use in the recipe. Oh, and an even bigger thanks to your husband for bringing the dog back from the walk and in to meet everyone right in the middle of my cookware talk. Now I know why my demo ran long. And could you put him somewhere so I can at least pack up my stuff without having to keep pulling him off of my stuff.

Seriously? You really weren't paying attention when we did this same recipe at the last show and I cooked it in the microwave? This I find out when she asks me what temperature I need the oven at. Plus, the recipe list I send clearly states that the microwave needs to be big enough for the DCB to fit in the microwave.

OK, it's an $800 show so it's not that bad of a day....
 
^^^ LOL. Yeah, an $800 ain't too bad. LOL.
 
pampered1224 said:
What do you mean you do not have time to do parties and you're just that busy? You bought the kit with your unemployment check! Is Oprah that good?
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That's a great one!!!! HAHAHAHA
 
No, please don't tell your guests that "it's ok if they don't buy anything, just as long as there are bodies in the seats". This actually happened to me last year. :mad:
 
Gee I am not sure why no one came to your show??? You said you called everyone and they told you they were coming I am not sure how ALL of your guests totally forgot about your show and no I will not take a check for the groceries I will need cash. Oh sorry I can't hold your show open another 2 weeks since that will be more of my time you have wasted
 
WOw...looks like we should have had this therapy session thread sooner! Too funny. :)
 
(After hearing that she got over $200 free at her last party and she guesses she should have done a better job inviting and getting orders ahead of time with 3 people sitting attendance and no OOF) I'll take that drink after all!

Sandi
 
Pat reminded me of this one from last summer at 1 p.m. and an hour from home:No really? You invited everyone tonight for a birthday party and told them at the last minute to come early for a Pampered Chef Party? And did you really think they wanted to be in this god forsaken dump for more than 20 minutes? You could have at least picked up that moldy whatever off the counter! And then you wonder why no one showed up for the Pampered Chef Party? And if I had wanted to cater your dang party I would have baked a cake! Of course I would have immediately applied it to your face!
 
Please shut up about your mini spatula that the handle fell off that you bought 8 years ago, it happens it was probably about $4 then, I'll give you $5 to shut up!!!!!
 
cookingwithdawn said:
Please shut up about your mini spatula that the handle fell off that you bought 8 years ago, it happens it was probably about $4 then, I'll give you $5 to shut up!!!!!
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That's a good one!!1
 
oh, I just love that your cat is on the table and then decided to take a nap in my PC Tote bag!!!! Ughhh!!!
 
Becca_in_MD said:
No, it wasn't worth it for me that you only had 5 people here and the sales are at $200.
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This did happen to me...three people came, her sister in law, brother in law, and mother.....

HOWEVER...I did the show with them family-style...we all pitched in and did the menu for the evening...and the married couple signed on to Pampered Chef (well one did but they are together in their shows) and are ON FIRE for Pampered Chef.

I offer service....sometimes my shows are huge, sometimes my shows are a service but I treat them all the same and I get HUGE rewards.

Now...that being said...I prefer big shows!
 
Liquid Sky said:
EXACTLY! I HATE when hosts do this. Their guests follow their lead.

What I want to say to some guests:

Can you put down the damn wine/beer/whatever alcoholic beverage for 2 seconds and stop asking me to repeat myself cuz you are too buzzed/drunk to freakin' pay attention????
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You know...I go into teacher mode here. I stop talking and stare until they shut up....really! Then I joke about it....
 
Becca_in_MD said:
From today's show...

Even though I have a dog myself, I don't want your energetic big puppy jumping on me, sniffing every thing I bring into the house, and putting his nose on all of my kitchen tools. Thanks, now I have to wash things that I didn't even use in the recipe. Oh, and an even bigger thanks to your husband for bringing the dog back from the walk and in to meet everyone right in the middle of my cookware talk. Now I know why my demo ran long. And could you put him somewhere so I can at least pack up my stuff without having to keep pulling him off of my stuff.

Seriously? You really weren't paying attention when we did this same recipe at the last show and I cooked it in the microwave? This I find out when she asks me what temperature I need the oven at. Plus, the recipe list I send clearly states that the microwave needs to be big enough for the DCB to fit in the microwave.

OK, it's an $800 show so it's not that bad of a day....
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What about my host... "I don't have a microwave" Who doesn't have a microwave??
 
schel said:
What about my host... "I don't have a microwave" Who doesn't have a microwave??
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Believe it or not, lots of people don't have microwaves ;) I lived in Mississippi for 2 months and since the apartment didn't have a microwave - I didn't have one! And when we moved here, there wasn't one either so we lived without it for quite awhile.
 
schel said:
What about my host... "I don't have a microwave" Who doesn't have a microwave??
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Lots of people don't have microwaves. ;)
 
schel said:
What about my host... "I don't have a microwave" Who doesn't have a microwave??
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Haha, have run into this before. Wal-Mart has a great Emerson microwave that is white, just big enough for the baker on a turntable, and is 1000 watts. I picked one up for $59 and it is always in my trunk...there if I need it!
 
ChefCKHall said:
Haha, have run into this before.* Wal-Mart has a great Emerson microwave that is white, just big enough for the baker on a turntable, and is 1000 watts.* I picked one up for $59 and it is always in my trunk...there if I need it!
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That is a great idea.
 
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