topic Re: Talking Over Everyone in Q Talk

Talking Over Everyone

FLGranny — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:54:23 GMT

Am I the only one that is getting very frustrated with people talking over each other? I miss half of what each person is saying and then the interrupter has to ask the other person to repeat what they said which makes the exchange a lot longer than necessary. I won't name anyone but there are a few hosts that do this on a regular basis and it's annoying. Please! Give the other person time to finish what they are saying THEN respond. You may find they had something important to say?

Re: Talking Over Everyone

maximillian — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:02:05 GMT

There is a lot of what you describe. I think it is most prevalent in shopping hours with 2 hosts. They have to tell their personal stories or point-of-view or just try to be clever or "cool." Another reason to feature only one host on a shopping segment.

Re: Talking Over Everyone

spiderw — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:41:20 GMT

This is a complaint that has popped up often over the years. With that being said the complaint is a valid one and one which continues with certain hosts. Those who are rude, interrupt, talk over and monopolize are annoying to watch and therefore I mostly shop on the Q site if I shop at all. There will always be that type of host in my opinion and while I agree with the complaint I avoid watching certain hosts and as I said, shop on the site. Obviously if this has been an ongoing complaint, QVC isn't losing sleep over it!!!!

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rms1954 — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 01:41:51 GMT

I find this a HUGE problem when calling any doctor's office, customer line for any help on their products, etc. No one will let you complete your sentence and thought and they've already jumped in and began yapping away. Can't tell you how many times I have to say "you're not letting me finish what I need to say." Of course, I make no friends that way but ....

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Goldengate8361 — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 02:25:30 GMT

I don't mind it on QVC, but I hate it in real life....I also just hate it when people just keep talking and never let another person jump in the conversations.

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Imaoldhippie — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 12:03:41 GMT

I think it is more prevalent today because of the skyping. There is a time delay and it is hard to tell when the other person has stopped talking or just hesitated for a second.

Im not of fan of the skyping at all.

Re: Talking Over Everyone

millieshops — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:18:12 GMT

@FLGranny no doubt the shopping channels are terribly guilty, but I think unless only one person has access to a microphone, the urge to talk must be overwhelming for all of them.

Just last night, an old hour of the third hour of Today was broadcast- 3 women with so much overtalking, I turned them off. (I know that show had to be several years old, but Inhad never seen it. Too bad It was more annoying than I could tolerate in the middle of the night.)

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manny2 — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:48:09 GMT

A lot of the hosts on QVC are legends in their own mind. They do not know how to censor. I know a lot of viewers like to hear about the husbands, children etc.. Not all of us care. I do not mind a little snippet that's enough.

I watched a show recently where one host went on and on about her parents anniversary, and then tried to sing the wedding song they had. I was embarrassed for her.

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jlrbr — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:21:07 GMT

I think they should have mandatory classes periodically to remove old habits they've acquired along the way. A revisit of good customer service, good manners, not to mention an English class. Stop the cutesy words, phrases, giggles, stories, and stop talking so fast. Common courtesy. And enunciate! Invest in your employees. They aren't Gods, Goddesses or Rock Stars. They're salespeople. Be professional.

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BalletBabe — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 21:57:31 GMT

QVC has been told this over and over. One Host who just turned 60? Is the worst. I pray she retires early, but I doubt that will happen, as she loves the lime light. Q is losing sales with me when that happens, because I won't watch and if I don't watch, I don't buy. I think we have all complained about this, but nothing is ever done. With sales not that great at the Q, they should be listening to us and try to make changes.

Re: Talking Over Everyone

Mimichic — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:02:33 GMT

This very topic was getting on my nerves today during SMQ. It's not just the hosts though. Susan Graver drives me nuts with her incessant talking when the host is trying to give updates and throughout the entire presentation. I wish she would just take a breather every now and then.

Re: Talking Over Everyone

DasMEM2 — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 20:14:28 GMT

No, you are not the only one. That is why I don't watch some of the so called News Shows, because it's just a bunch of talking heads. I use to find solace in watching QVC, but now they are just as bad. I was watching some of the Silver Shows on last night with JAI, and who is the host but JT. I immediately changed the channel and watched online for a minute to see if something new was offered. She talks incessantly about "me, myself and her family"...who cares??? Just too much to take and to listen to. QVC has lost their online presence. I don't find this to be the case on HSN, so WHY??? And she is not the only one, just the absolutely worst. I have started to see that some of the hosts are doing the seme things. Are they required to bring/talk about their family to work??? So I will continue to monitor the show hosts and shop online when needed. This is so SAD!!

Re: Talking Over Everyone

jlrbr — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 22:58:31 GMT

AS,SB, and Susan Graver......last evening. It was migraine worthy, one host just can't let anyone else have any say whatsoever. Yes, I changed the channel. And have sworn off any show with this host.

Re: Talking Over Everyone

Witchy Woman — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 23:10:10 GMT

@FLGranny

The overtalking is probably the number one reason I no longer watch more than a few minutes at a time.

Between that, the incessant call outs about how many are being sold, the confusion over colors and on and on...it is, as someone already mentioned, "migraine inducing."

Many hosts seem ill-prepared for their presentations, which adds to the chaos. Some seem to be yelling all the time.

I tried watching a bit today while spinning, and, sure enough, the two hosts were so hyped up, I had to turn it off.

I've given up hoping it will change.

Re: Talking Over Everyone

Mombo1 — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 23:23:13 GMT

@jlrbr Agree. Some need to just stop and take a breath. The other annoying habit is the "gasps". Too much drama.

Re: Talking Over Everyone

Mrssahw — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 16:47:02 GMT

I cant watch a certain show Thursday mornings because the clothing owner constantly talks over everyone, even before that went remote.

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Gigijean — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:29:02 GMT

Thank you! I was afraid it was just annoying to me. It’s terrible! Watch, if you can stand it for a moment, Rick D. He starts to shake while the vendor is speaking because it’s so hard for him not to start his shouting. I can’t watch him anymore.

Re: Talking Over Everyone

Gigijean — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 20:34:37 GMT

The “farmer” and his wife stories. Annoying.
The mom of the NYC “dancers”. Annoying.
Please, tell us about the products. Period.

Re: Talking Over Everyone

mildoo — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:05:44 GMT

Most of the hosts need to modulate their voices. Between the screeching, fast talking and talking over the vendors makes it harder to shop. Be quiet and let me think and please stop telling me to buy two or three. That's insulting. If I want/need two or three I can make that decision on my own. I like QVC................have for many years, do most of my shopping there, but please tone it down. It used to be exciting, ertertaining and informative, but now I struggle to find out what the product is all about. And having duos just does not work. I think the only one that worked well was Pat and Jayne.

Re: Talking Over Everyone

DJs mom — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:28:53 GMT

@Gigijean wrote:
The “farmer” and his wife stories. Annoying.
The mom of the NYC “dancers”. Annoying.
Please, tell us about the products. Period.

I like Dan Hughes but even he is getting hard for me to watch. He constantly interrupts with a corny joke while the vendor is trying to explain the product. The stories of him and his wife and the farm are becoming too frequent.