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.

Are we still doing what would you say? I would tell this host tonight to SHUT UP!! She was supposed to have 10 people, of course there were only 4. Just when I am about to get start, she turns on music, loud. I asked a guest to turn it down. Then she talks through the whole thing, and not quietly. At the ticket game, she was very obnoxious about her questions that nobody else wanted to play. When I give her here show total of $270!!! She just say "oh well I did this just to have fun". I want to say, I DO THIS TO MAKE SOME MONEY - THANKS!
 
I know you did the show to help me out ,but you got $506 for $146 and I made $80. So who really made out like a bandit .
 
John that is H-I-LARIOUS!
 
Here's a good one. Lady calls me last August with her friend in car (previous host) her friend wants to host a show. Welll of course she does not have a calendar in the car so I call her during the week. Answering machine. Mail out specials and guest list form. Call her, yeah she got it, soooooo busy, no time. Is it OK if I call again?? Why yes, I want to have a show. Call again, swear on my life she answered and said she was the babysitter and would leave the message. Call again (it is now a year later) answering maching. Ok last shot.....swear she answered phone again and said she was babysitter!!!! I give up, I am a big girl and can handle it if you changed your mind, and by the way if your teens need a babysitter you have a problem.
 
pampered1224 said:
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!

So sad...I've had a few kit nabbers myself-one that signed up twice. Three times though is really awful! And what in the world do/can we do? If we don't sign them, they will sign with someone else... :grumpy:
 
chefliz said:
So sad...I've had a few kit nabbers myself-one that signed up twice. Three times though is really awful! And what in the world do/can we do? If we don't sign them, they will sign with someone else... :grumpy:

In those cases, is that a bad thing?? Unless they are sticking around long enough to qualify (likely not), what do you get out of it? nothing!

let someone else have the headaches. ;)
Is that bad of me??:angel:
 
PLEASE LET THEM SIGN WITH SOMEONE ELSE!!! I have one who signs up online about once every two years apparently when she needs inventory to sell! Then I had one who did it to me twice and she came out and told me that she did it to stock her and her daughters kitchens with out paying full price. I had one do it once because she decided to leave her boyfriend and knew he would not let her take the stuff she earned or paid for at a discount because it was his money she used to pay for the stuff. I really wish in away that no one could sign up online. At least that way we could talk tot he person, in person and show that we are excited for them to join us and maybe make them feel guilty for what they are about to do.
 

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