topic Re: Correct English in Q Talk

Correct English

nanabev — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 01:36:34 GMT

Why do hosts & vendors use culinary words to describe clothing? How is a pair of pants "delicious" or "yummy" ? I wonder if they realize how stupid it sounds

Re: Correct English

stevieb — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 02:18:55 GMT

I suppose because having to try to come up with even remotely fresh descriptors for the same old duds gets to be a chore... Besides, stupid or not, the regular day to day lexicon is fraught with references to food and flavor.

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Remee — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 04:10:33 GMT

I guess they think not of using a thesaurus or books as such to improve their daily sales pitch, even though you would think that they might even get tired of the same old phrases and words. Out of shear boredom, if I didn't know better synonyms I'd have to learn some as I couldn't stand having such a restrictive vocabulary !

Doesn't show much incentive on their part, however, to refresh their communication skills or enhance their job performance. Sad, isn't it ?

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sylviahomeatlast — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 04:18:59 GMT

I'm a poem writer---it's very important to me to use words in a way that is new--I love the dictionary!!

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culebra — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 15:24:35 GMT

Shawn used to be the worst at using made up names. When I have watched her recently, I noticed she has stopped that habit. I always enjoy her as a host otherwise.

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lovesrecess — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 02:07:18 GMT

Shawn has her own separate made-up language; she's the main reason I don't watch anymore. I think all the "yummy" words are just borrowed from the prissy designers.....I don't find the words offensive, just not very helpful if I am trying to figure out what a fabric is. QVC still needs to move into the 21st century and put an actual scroll-to-zoom feature on the photos of items online.....the current option does not let you see all of a garment; only larger shots of a couple of pics. If I can truly zoom in a fabric, I can tell right away if I am interested or not.

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DukeBlueNan — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:42:47 GMT

I don't know why they do that but it drives me nuts, too. When I hear a clothing item referred to as "sweet" I want to scream. Or eat a cookie!

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:47:46 GMT

I think QVC wants their hosts' personalities to come out a bit .... I don't know about you, but if they were all Stepford Hosts, it would be boring as heck.

So what if they do a play on words? It's not like they are addressing a Congressional Committee.

Besides ....... if they didn't make funny / odd comments now and then, what ever would people complain about on the message boards?

Re: Correct English

Caaareful Shopper — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 12:46:26 GMT

"Delicious" is not limited to being a culinary word, but it is the most common use of the word when describing food or drinks. The hosts are apparently trying to stretch and freshen up their use of synonyms to describe pleasing attributes of an item. I've read so many complaints about the hosts using words like "beautiful," "stunning," or "status" far too often, I for one like it when they open their vocabulary once in a while. Delicious also means very pleasing (a delicious sense of humor), or something very enjoyable/delightful/exquisite/tasteful to the senses. But then again I'm an English major, so I'm immediately drawn to the broader and correct benefit of words.

Re: Correct English

ma2cooper — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 23:35:54 GMT

Another word that is ALWAYS used to describe tops, sweaters, etc is little. This cute little top, this darling little blazer, just throw a little jacket on to complete the outfit -- enough! I know the clothes I wear are certainly not little. Unless you are an xs or small, I think little should be dropped as a descriptive adjective. Give this poor overused word a rest!

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Daysdee — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 02:34:12 GMT

The other day a kitchen item was referred to as ""sexy.""

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this is my nic — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 21:15:23 GMT

Adorable, shouldn't be used to describe anything other than something for a child. Everything from t-shirts to handbags are described as "adorable". I am a grown woman and do not want to look "adorable". Pretty is just fine!

Re: Correct English

CalminHeart — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 22:18:09 GMT

What difference does it really make?

None.

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toninutt — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 00:26:26 GMT

I can't watch Shawn and Isaac Mizrahi anymore because everything is MAJOR!!!

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hope-Q — Fri, 02 May 2014 05:42:15 GMT

I believe it would be extremely valuable for QVC( and other shows that sell via air) to have specialists in vocabulary/synonyms/sentence structure and just proper use of words and phrases in general come and teach a weekly or monthly class to all hosts just to keep them polished to enhance sales and keep them valuable and viewable. Good reps really can make or break a company, and I think the cost effectiveness of this would pay off in a huge way for all.

Re: Correct English

Group 5 minus 1 — Fri, 02 May 2014 19:45:34 GMT

I don't think this is incorrect English. That would be some one saying ""me and Bill seen a deer"". What you are referring to is poor word choice.

Re: Correct English

Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 03 May 2014 04:35:55 GMT

On 4/21/2014 ma2cooper said:
Another word that is ALWAYS used to describe tops, sweaters, etc is little. This cute little top, this darling little blazer, just throw a little jacket on to complete the outfit -- enough! I know the clothes I wear are certainly not little. Unless you are an xs or small, I think little should be dropped as a descriptive adjective. Give this poor overused word a rest!

LOL ...... I always wonder why they call it a little pair of flats, or a little sweater ..... I just wish I knew what they were REALLY trying to say!

Re: Correct English

Group 5 minus 1 — Sat, 03 May 2014 15:50:34 GMT

What difference does it make? Words mean things!

Re: Correct English

CalminHeart — Sat, 03 May 2014 20:27:39 GMT

On 5/3/2014 Bungo said:
What difference does it make? Words mean things!

Words mean things when you express your love for your spouse, kids, grands, etc.

Words mean something when you use them to discriminate and hate.

Words mean something when politicians lie and lie and lie.

Words mean something when you apologize to someone.

Words don't mean anything when it comes to supposed correctness on a shopping channel. There are a lot of regional differences in the spoken word. No big deal.