QVC would like to provide Doris Dalton with the opportunity to respond to the QVC Community regarding her recent appearance. Doris Dalton wrote: To all my dear friends at QVC, It is with sincere and heartfelt apologies that I am writing this. Regrettably, last evening I used a term during my presentation that would be considered incredibly hurtful to certain individuals. It was never my intent to deliberately harm or offend anyone. I am however, personally responsible for my own actions and words, and it should not have been said. I am deeply saddened by the fact that anyone would suffer any ill feelings by something that I would say, and for this I am truly sorry. I hope that you find it in your hearts to forgive me. Sincerely, Doris Dalton
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bjried1273341989.452238 PostsRegistered 6/3/2005 She needs to apologize on air. She said it on air and many more people heard it than just those on this board. She offended many people and their loved ones that will not see this response. PinkSugar1273342288.42712194 PostsRegistered 7/29/2006east az mountains She needs to sell her products. Life is like a snowstorm...you'll meet a lot of flakes Harpa1273342920.092934 PostsRegistered 6/28/2007 I didn't hear, Doris, but I have to defend you, because the word, "retard" has a meaning -- hold back. I'm sure you weren't directing any comment to anyone, so why anyone is offended is beyond me!! It reminds me of the musical term, ritardando, often shortened to ritard, pronounced the same way. Anyway, when using this in the musical sense, people take offense, and it has nothing to do with anything, other than slowing the music down! These offenses everybody has are just too much for me!! LaterGator1273343092.0839578 PostsRegistered 1/9/2007Arkansas Doris, you need to apologize on air. All those 90 million homes that QVC goes into need to hear it. Doris, I think I was in junior high the last time I used that word in a sentence and I'm now over 60. We need to rethink our vocabularies. You of all people should know that because you have had health problems yourself. It's really sad when certain words just flow out of people's mouths so easily. So sorry it had to be you. fka: Rover glmama1273343523.9112754 PostsRegistered 12/8/2006 Thank you for posting this apology. Prettypansy1273343530.0172907 PostsRegistered 4/30/2007 I don't think it is a big deal Forget about it...people are getting crazy about what offends them. Ridiculous . Lotus~1273344003.53729106 PostsRegistered 6/23/2006Long Island, NY On 5/8/2010 Harpa said: I didn't hear, Doris, but I have to defend you, because the word, "retard" has a meaning -- hold back. I'm sure you weren't directing any comment to anyone, so why anyone is offended is beyond me!! It reminds me of the musical term, ritardando, often shortened to ritard, pronounced the same way. Anyway, when using this in the musical sense, people take offense, and it has nothing to do with anything, other than slowing the music down! These offenses everybody has are just too much for me!! If you didn't hear it....then you have no idea how she said it......it was not used as a musical term, but to describe a segment of the population. "Wear something cute, and don't take any krap". ~Clinton Kelly~
AlexK1273344396.5432528 PostsRegistered 3/1/2010 I say accept her apology and move on. Like everyone else on the planet, she is human. Homebody11273344860.6131699 PostsRegistered 7/23/2005 On 5/8/2010 bjried said: She needs to apologize on air. She said it on air and many more people heard it than just those on this board. She offended many people and their loved ones that will not see this response. She made a public apology on the message boards and quite possibly will do so next time she is on air. Seriously, some people don't have the concept that certain words hurt, and hopefully she learned from it. Some don't because they just don't care. Do not judge me by my past...I'm not in the past anymore. Accept me for who I am because this is me TODAY. Sile1273344931.2171150 PostsRegistered 2/3/2010 On 5/8/2010 PinkSugar said: She needs to sell her products. Right..... RealQuiet1273344967.61547 PostsRegistered 8/13/2007 / Last edited on 5/8/2010 cherry1273344973.716298 PostsRegistered 1/8/2005 mj1981273345272.1376645 PostsRegistered 6/24/2007 Sounds like QVC's public relations department doing some damage control. colson1273345598.7537337 PostsRegistered 10/23/2007East Coast Thank you Doris, accepted. This apology is a prompt first step. You might also consider connecting with one of the organizations to learn more about some of the hurtful language used in this area, to help you from making the same or similar mistakes in the future. Heightening your awareness level could be a strong learning experience for you. sandandsea1273345941.1371900 PostsRegistered 10/20/2009 Glad, she apologized. However, she should have done it as soon as she realized that word came out of her mouth. She needs to upgrade her vocabulary in my opinion. SharonKay1273346410.363476 PostsRegistered 3/16/2008Cleveland, Ohio On 5/8/2010 Homebody1 said: On 5/8/2010 bjried said: She needs to apologize on air. She said it on air and many more people heard it than just those on this board. She offended many people and their loved ones that will not see this response. She made a public apology on the message boards and quite possibly will do so next time she is on air. Seriously, some people don't have the concept that certain words hurt, and hopefully she learned from it. Some don't because they just don't care. ITA, Homebody1. You said it perfectly. She has apologized so I plan to move on from here. ellej1273347383.99356 PostsRegistered 8/23/2007 Ms. Dalton, Thank you for your heart felt apology. Everyone at some point and time uses a word or phrase that they later regret saying because no harm was intended. I look forward to your future presentations on QVC with your beauty products. Last edited on 5/8/2010 MissyW11273348293.08720597 PostsRegistered 3/4/2007USA I know you didn't use that word (in that way) to offend anyone . I accept your heartfelt apology. Last edited on 5/8/2010 GrannySherry1273348791.675993 PostsRegistered 1/26/2010Proud So. Cal. South Bay native now in WA state If you say it on the air maybe just maybe a lot of people will believe you. Personally I wouldn't make a down payment, much less buy, this "apology". bikerbabe1273348803.3332385 PostsRegistered 4/10/2007 i think her apology is probably sincere. i find it more distressing that some people think it's an acceptable word to use. makes me wonder what other derogatory words they find acceptable as well. azqfan1273348888.7833162 PostsRegistered 10/24/2004 She apologized to those that are complaining on this board. Most of the complainers didn't even hear her so how are they offended? Just because QVC is able to be received in 90 million homes that isn't how many are watching at any particular time so she didn't offend 1/3 of the US. Retard by the way is defined in urban slang as.... Slang: Disparaging. a. a mentally retarded person. b. a person who is stupid, obtuse, or ineffective in some way: a hopeless social retard. In the context she used it she meant ineffective in applying makeup. She wasn't maligning anyone's child or relative. She seems like a genuinely nice person and I am sure she is truly sorry she caused so much controversy but it doesn't take much on these boards to cause a furor.
NurseRecruiter1273349102.93313869 PostsRegistered 6/9/2005Suburban Chicago Apology accepted. Thank you. Are we friends on Facebook yet? See my profile for FB contact info! chloe661273349484.84423 PostsRegistered 4/16/2009 Thank you , Doris ...apology accepted. I believe your apology sincere and heartfelt. Thank you ---Just wanted to add, I think all of us have said things we wish we could take back. Last edited on 5/8/2010 Dell1273349870.231771 PostsRegistered 6/14/2006Northern California This so sounds like written by a PR department or a lawyer. Not Doris. Would she have apologized if there hadn't been many threads about it? Makes me wonder. Dell Dell
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