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when hiring hosts

traveler — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:18:02 GMT

for qvc may I suggest someone close their eyes and listen to the quality of the voice? Some are really annoying.

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wildcherry — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 19:58:59 GMT

Oh boy.

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DoneTryin — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 20:05:42 GMT

I'm sure the people doing the hiring always check here for helpful interviewing/selecting advice.

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traveler — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 20:08:10 GMT

Apparently not. Some hosts I avoid because of their voices. I take it everyone else never notices how melodious some are.

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millieshops — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 20:15:06 GMT

I'm sure some voices annoy you, OP.

Problem is that the voices that annoy one person might not annoy someone else.

I doubt it's all that much different from a host's demeanor - some like a particular style and some don't.

With a few million potential viewers, I don't see how it would happen that everyone would ever be happy.

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traveler — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 20:16:20 GMT

very true

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Happydays — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 14:25:18 GMT

Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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LilacTree — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:23:51 GMT

OMG . . . I couldn't agree more!! Between most of the hosts and the squeaky female vendors, I mute the sound 90% when watching shows.

One of the reasons I was able to watch and appreciate LR was because of her well modulated voice. Jayne Brown also has a pleasing voice. Right now I can't think of anyone else!

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ROMARY — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:19:24 GMT

I'm (only) guessing that the folks hiring are fast talkers themselves. It only makes sense. Birds of a feather......... (I do like all of the hosts, though.......)

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Chrystaltree2 — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:40:30 GMT

You gotta be kidding. "Annoying" is totally subjective. Just because YOU find someone's voice to be "annoying", doesn't mean that the rest of the planet agrees with you.

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QueenDanceALot — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:45:42 GMT

I think there are some voices that are pretty much totally annoying to 90% of the population.

And a few of them are on shopping channels!

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Vamp — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:57:50 GMT

It would be impossible to find someone who is going to please all viewers.

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brii — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:58:40 GMT

On 12/10/2014 Vamp said:
It would be impossible to find someone who is going to please all viewers.

exactly

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evelomaddict — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:26:38 GMT

i love sandras voice. it's so soothing that it puts me to sleep. not good for buying but great for relaxation.

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Magenta — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:28:44 GMT

I much agree. I used to watch the Silver shows many years ago, but always turned off the sound, as it droves me crazy. The same with a certain "business woman" who tjirps, and dances, even too much to just watch, so I may lose some nice opportunities in what she offers. For now 3 of her things are going back, so they should also be careful who they call successful.

Magenta

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missy1 — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 04:06:04 GMT

I have been saying that for years. I enjoy voices like Lisa M. Lisa R., and VPR.

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ms traditional — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:09:22 GMT

can't agree more, particularly in/re women hosts. as a woman in business i learned to modulate and lower my voice as usually women's voices rise when excited/enthusiastic. this is either grating - or distracting - definitely not helpful in making a point. voice coaching is in order .

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hennypenny — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 14:47:04 GMT

The carney barker mentality is really grating. When one is selling the same products over and over there isn't much new you can say, but the shouting and screeching the salespeople resort to makes it worse.

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MaggieToo — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:21:41 GMT

I just shut them off. I agree with everyone else's comments regarding the screeching noise.

Now, I only look at the "Items Recently On Air" to see if there would be anything I'm interested in.