topic Re: Mumbling Fast Talker in Q Talk

Mumbling Fast Talker

JanP60 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 15:28:03 GMT

Would someone please tell a few hosts to slow down, especially Kerstin......they talk so fast they are mumbling.......add the forced selling & it is a complete turnoff.......I know it is a shopping channel & their job is to sell, but why is it some hosts like Carolyn or MaryBeth can say the same things, but they don't shout, they don't scream "buy it now" and they don't mumble because they are talking so fast......slow down, enunciate, & sell with class please........

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Krimpette — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 16:16:31 GMT

I wonder if QVC ever requires that their hosts review their on-air presentations at all. Surely, they could see how they come across to the viewers, and not only with the "warp-speed" talking, but with the "ums", over-use of certain words, etc. I would expect much could be learned. And who knows? Maybe even improvement would result?

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GCR18 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 16:31:42 GMT

I've watched Kirsten this morning and haven't heard her mumble or shout.

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KYToby — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 17:17:05 GMT

Different people like different hosts. There is a reason your remote control has the ability to change channels.

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culebra — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 17:42:27 GMT

Sometimes hosts do talk fast. I think they have a number of products to fit in a show.

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nana59 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 17:51:00 GMT

Kerstin immediately makes me put my tv on mute........

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jlkz — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 18:26:40 GMT

Don't watch many hosts. Have given this advice to many folks over the years in different types of situations: not everyone has perfect hearing. If you speak fast, they may miss what you are saying and substitute what they think you said. Some will just give up totally and pretend, nodding their heads.

If you are in sales, whether or not on TV, please slow down and pronounce all the syllables. If you rush, you may lose both the sale and your audience.

One last item: DON'T COVER YOUR MOUTH because some folks lip read. Either way, you are muffling your voice so those with good hearing are spending more energy trying to understand you.

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HiLo — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:37:43 GMT

I haven't noticed this mumbling as much on the Q as I have on Evine. One of the hosts there, I believe her name is Lynne and in my opinion, she far outdoes anyone else due to her mumbling and fast talk. These kind of presentations are so irritating no matter how nice the host seems to be.

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cah — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:46:39 GMT

OMG, I so know who you're talking about.
I can't understand a word she says after the first few.

It's like pig latin to me.

I really was starting to think I was the only one
who noticed!

I turn her off instantly!

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febe1 — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:55:25 GMT

Her speed is awesome, but Amy can do better. She is speedy, does not enunciate, and with baby girl inflections up and down, congratulations if you get it.

I even tried Captions On and they talked too fast for that. If you're going to sell, the Q ought to recognize it's important to be understood. And of course, we can't hang out if we can't understand.

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NativeJax — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 01:28:45 GMT

Never noticed that as an issue....talking at hyper speed yes, mumbling no... And there is only one repeat offender and it's not a host.

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HB glamma — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 02:04:51 GMT

II've often wondered, are the hosts evaluated at times by management or each other, or even us the viewers? Or do they get "tenure" like school teachers used to get after 10 yrs then they are virtually un-fireable?? anyone know?

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msnicky — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 04:25:31 GMT

Kerstin is the worst! I don't get it- she needs a stylist quick- "ummmm" is her favorite word I don't like seeing her presentations it's anxiety driven - not cool or calm or collected

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stevieb — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 13:52:03 GMT

@KYToby wrote:
Different people like different hosts. There is a reason your remote control has the ability to change channels.

Isn't it the truth, but, you see, the problem is mine never seems to want to land on this one anymore...

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pommom — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 14:16:47 GMT

OMG! Yes! Why, oh why, does evine allow this? There is so much talent out there - one would think evine would have a ton of replacement options.

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GinaV24 — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:54:02 GMT

@KYToby no kidding?

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blackhole99 — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 23:25:14 GMT

@febe1 wrote:
Her speed is awesome, but Amy can do better. She is speedy, does not enunciate, and with baby girl inflections up and down, congratulations if you get it.

I even tried Captions On and they talked too fast for that. If you're going to sell, the Q ought to recognize it's important to be understood. And of course, we can't hang out if we can't understand.

I know what you mean about Amy and the frenzied way she hosts her shows, I liked her better when she was LR's side kick. The Q has to ruin their hosts by giving them their own shows and too much air time. Wonder if she'll get kicked to the curb when people have had enough of the LOGO brand.

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skuggles — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 02:32:30 GMT

There's a possibility that some of us are experiencing small amounts of hearing loss.

http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/Pages/Age-Related-Hearing-Loss.aspx

What is age-related hearing loss?

Age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) is the loss of hearing that gradually occurs in most of us as we grow older. It is one of the most common conditions affecting older and elderly adults.

Approximately one in three people in the United States between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those older than 75 have difficulty hearing. Having trouble hearing can make it hard to understand and follow a doctor’s advice, respond to warnings, and hear phones, doorbells, and smoke alarms. Hearing loss can also make it hard to enjoy talking with family and friends, leading to feelings of isolation.

Age-related hearing loss most often occurs in both ears, affecting them equally. Because the loss is gradual, if you have age-related hearing loss you may not realize that you’ve lost some of your ability to hear.

There are many causes of age-related hearing loss. Most commonly, it arises from changes in the inner ear as we age, but it can also result from changes in the middle ear, or from complex changes along the nerve pathways from the ear to the brain. Certain medical conditions and medications may also play a role.

May not be "them".