topic Re: Dont do this hosts... in Q Talk

Dont do this hosts...

Thebig I — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 02:38:15 GMT

Dont talk so fast you sound like a gerbil, just dont do it. it will not help you sell more, it will drive people to the forums and in generral, it wont help your job, or your sales. The faster you talk irritates people and you are not even saying anything that is important. That hurts your ego, but most of what you say is mindless blather. We arent buying because you feel in a hurry, we can MUTE you. Make us happy and talk normal, maybe a fast pace is ok, but stay out of gerbil land.

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heyjude — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 02:48:33 GMT

Well said, i agree!

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Equuleus — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 02:49:49 GMT

Did you ever consider they have time constraints.

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SunValley — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 03:05:25 GMT

If the me me me stories and nonsense chit chat were eliminated, they could easily provide pertinent details without speed talking in the time allotted.

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January121 — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 06:12:58 GMT

@heyjude wrote:
Well said, i agree!

@heyjude ..... me too

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kjack — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 06:15:10 GMT

This eveing during the "Style" show she actually asked the on-air caller if they drank coffee!! Who the heck cares? I can guarantee the "speed talker" could care less. Possibly because she speaks so darn fast during the presentation she ends up with time to fill so she has to ask people she doesn't even know stupid questions! Just getting tired of having to MUTE the tv when it's a show that has items that I'm interested in and would like to learn more about . Being more informed about the item obviously helps me make better purchase decisions which can lead to saving money on the back and forth shipping fees that add up.

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Caaareful Shopper — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:59:35 GMT

I've never had a problem understanding any of the hosts, including yesterday evening's host. Talks very fast? Yes. Can I understand her and get all the information I need? Yes. Doesn't bother me at all. I make my purchases just fine.

There are things that some of the other hosts do that stop be from watching & buying, but fast talking is not one of them.

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San Antonio Gal — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:09:16 GMT

@SunValley wrote:
If the me me me stories and nonsense chit chat were eliminated, they could easily provide pertinent details without speed talking in the time allotted.

@SunValley- I so agree! Well said.

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freakygirl — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:13:33 GMT

i have no problem understanding and keeping up. it doesn’t get boring. there are other things that bother me more.

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PamfromCT — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 12:15:04 GMT

Sometimes it reminds me of a “Barker” at an old time carnival. It is best to have a moderated, pleasant voice and to give all possible details of an item. When selling shoes, for example, show us the soles of the shoe, etc. Give us dimensions. Please don’t fill up time with needless chatter.

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pattypeep — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:40:54 GMT

@Thebig I I've gotten to where I record a show and watch later if it's one of my favorite vendors and a host I can't begin to watch. That way I can mute and fast forward. IE: The Isaac show yesterday afternoon.

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PJKuhnny — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:58:27 GMT

I would agree with the "time constraints" comment, except that Mary Beth Roe, Katie McGee and several "newbies" are able to maintain a peaceful, calm tone. I would think that the time constraints would apply to all the hosts, right?

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Perkup — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:59:19 GMT

I so agree! The older I get, the slower my ears hear. Slow down. Leave out all the personal "stuff" and get down to business at a reasonable pace. You're there to sell - not entertain.

And while I'm at it, PLEASE STOP SCREAMING, SQUEALING, SQUEAKING, ETC. Sometimes you're loud enough to wake the dead - and definitely anyone in the house who might be sleepiing!.

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Johnnyeager — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:16:43 GMT

One of the newest hosts is a high-pitched squealer. I won't mention names, but only give a hint: it's not Anthony.

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Mimi 1883 — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:14:23 GMT

@Equuleus wrote:
Did you ever consider they have time constraints.

@Equuleus So do the other hosts who speak in a normal tone and comfortable speed: Leah Williams, Mary Beth, Pat James-Dementri, Jayne Brown, Mary Nelson, Dan Hughes, and Carolyn Gracie. They are all pleasant to listen to and watch their presentations.

This is such a major complaint about the hosts that you have to wonder why their producers don't say something! Certainly they're hearing and seeing what we are, and yet it continues if not getting worse.

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Shanus — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:34:26 GMT

@Equuleus wrote:
Did you ever consider they have time constraints.

@Equuleus Maybe a few, but not when they have a three hour show.

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Spurt — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 19:02:54 GMT

@Equuleus wrote:
Did you ever consider they have time constraints.

@Equuleus

It doesnt seem to be a time issue, because these fast talking hosts have plenty of time talking about themselves and their personal lives, or acting silly, it seems to be the products they don't want to discuss....and if I find a host irritating, I DO turn the channel.....

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Johnnyeager — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:44:19 GMT

I'm not certain what a "normal" tone is, but I would not include Mary Nelson in the list above.

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Spurt — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:58:02 GMT

@Thebig I wrote:
Dont talk so fast you sound like a gerbil, just dont do it. it will not help you sell more, it will drive people to the forums and in generral, it wont help your job, or your sales. The faster you talk irritates people and you are not even saying anything that is important. That hurts your ego, but most of what you say is mindless blather. We arent buying because you feel in a hurry, we can MUTE you. Make us happy and talk normal, maybe a fast pace is ok, but stay out of gerbil land.

@Thebig I

Kathy Gendel's daughter, Larissa, for Breezies wins the Speed Talking Award out of all the QVC hosts/vendors.....she sounds exactly like an auctioneer, you can barely understand what she's saying...Kathy's presentations are decent, nicely done

Watch at 3:22...wait a few seconds for her too really speed up

https://www.qvc.com/Breezies-Microfiber-and-Lace-Wirefree-Contour-Bra.product.A346538.html?sc=PSCH

plenty of time to return to CALM Leah and Kathy

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Spurt — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 19:01:30 GMT

@pattypeep wrote:
@Thebig I I've gotten to where I record a show and watch later if it's one of my favorite vendors and a host I can't begin to watch. That way I can mute and fast forward. IE: The Isaac show yesterday afternoon.

@pattypeep

That's a good idea, but items might get sold out