topic Less hugging and kissing in Q Talk

Less hugging and kissing

wakefield64 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:07:48 GMT

I am noticing less of the usual hugging and kissing when the vendors come on. Just noticed today, guess it is a good idea under our current circumstances.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:16:37 GMT

I suspect that has more to do with 2 different flu strains currently going around the US, than coronavirus.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:16:49 GMT

I've seen no noticable decrease. It's a habit they need to break, for sure.

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Venezia — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:18:26 GMT

I heard one or two of the hosts mention that they were "air kissing" because of all the viruses going round.

I agree, it needs to be stopped altogether. I'm sure some of them are friends in real life, but they can do the personal greetings off air.

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handygal2 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 21:44:40 GMT

I, for one, am now doing "virtual" handshakes, as well as "air" kisses.

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QVCkitty1 — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:26:39 GMT

It's not necessary, regardless of the health situation.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:34:33 GMT

Oh, good heavens...the virus again.....LOL All of our heads are going to explode over it. Do people understand that this COVID 19 will be with us for many months, we're at the very beginning so seeing the bogey man in every single thing, regardless of how ridiculous it is, is just crazy. I have no doubt that hosts and vendors are hugging and kissing each other as much as they ever did.

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Daysdee — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:46:37 GMT

Virus or not they should discontinue all the kissing anyway. So unprofessional and a waste of time. David and Tara -- way too much. Plus if a person brings three products on they have to kiss each time? Good time to phase it out. A pleasant "nice to see you" or "welcome to (name the show)" would be more appropriate.

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sann — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 01:14:59 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I've seen no noticable decrease. It's a habit they need to break, for sure.

So true. I have noticed HSN host don't do the kiss and hug thing.

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Glitter51 — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 01:28:03 GMT

I've never understood why they hug and kiss when they see each other. I mean, when you work with someone, is it your normal to greet that person with a hug / kiss. I've always thought it's silly.

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Zsazsa — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 01:42:04 GMT

Maybe I’m in the minority, but I think the more hugging and kissing the better... and not just on QVC... but rather whenever possible and appropriate! The world needs more love, sweet love.... always and forever. How I would cherish the chance to give one more kiss or hug to those i love and have lost or those who have gone before us... I try to remember that, by expressing affection for friends and family often.

That being said... I am a healthcare professional... so I always advocate for taking precautions to keep myself and those around me safe and healthy!

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culebra — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 06:22:57 GMT

I think the hugging and kissing is dumb. You know they just saw each other in the green room.

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CAMOGIRL — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:57:05 GMT

I personally don't see the need for any of it. Overkill.

I mean come on, it would look pretty silly if people out in the workplace

were costantly doing this hugging and air kiss/kiss stuff.

What is wrong with a simple hello? Absolutely nothing,

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DottieD — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:49:33 GMT

Not only is the kissy kissy stuff unnecessary, it also comes off as very fake.

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ValuSkr — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:03:33 GMT

@Venezia wrote:
I heard one or two of the hosts mention that they were "air kissing" because of all the viruses going round.

I think they always air-kiss. I've never seen actual kissing on QVC. It would be interesting though.

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LindaSal — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:57:06 GMT

We are all big huggers in my family, however, at work this would not happen!

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wagirl — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:51:49 GMT

Never was a hugger anyway and will not shake hands ---

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Shanus — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:45:32 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
Oh, good heavens...the virus again.....LOL All of our heads are going to explode over it. Do people understand that this COVID 19 will be with us for many months, we're at the very beginning so seeing the bogey man in every single thing, regardless of how ridiculous it is, is just crazy. I have no doubt that hosts and vendors are hugging and kissing each other as much as they ever did.

@chrystaltree "Oh, good heavens", many are taking precautions...elbow touching instead of the hugs and kisses, hand sanitizing, staying out of huge crowds, etc. Ridicuous to you is called cautious to others IMO.

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Alison Wonderland — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:57:18 GMT

@Glitter51 wrote:
I've never understood why they hug and kiss when they see each other. I mean, when you work with someone, is it your normal to greet that person with a hug / kiss. I've always thought it's silly.

No. If it were, I would file a harassment complaint.

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ValuSkr — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:08:12 GMT

I saw Alberti fist-bump a vendor over the weekend. Maybe that will be the new normal.