topic Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing? in Community Chat

What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

SeaMaiden — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:41:07 GMT

None of the other shopping networks have vendors and hosts kissing one another. It just seems like it is done to excess. Not necessary and in some cases over exaggerated.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

Patriot3 — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:44:35 GMT

I don't understand it either. I don't like it. A handshake should suffice. They used to just do the handshake. Then it became all the touchy/feely trend. It is ridiculous in my opinion.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

ms traditional — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 16:55:21 GMT

sooooooooooo inappropriate. who else does this? is this Hollywood with all its artifice and air-kissing?

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Lucky Duck — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:02:49 GMT

It is so pretentious. Who at QVC comes up with this stuff?

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:06:00 GMT

@ms traditional wrote:
sooooooooooo inappropriate. who else does this? is this Hollywood with all its artifice and air-kissing?

@ms traditional

I don't know why you think this is a "Hollywood thing". Air kissing has a practical reason. It's so you don't smear your lipstick or lip gloss all over another person's cheek.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

QueenDanceALot — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:06:07 GMT

I think they should just slug each other.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

luv-the-Q — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:10:34 GMT

If I were a QVC host and Nick Chavez was the vendor during my show, you can bet your bottom dollar I would get in as many kisses as possible! 😀

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

Vickiv — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:17:50 GMT

Look at the Vionic guy he marked the same leg many times and got a bundle of joy. That's better than a kiss.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

HB glamma — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:20:39 GMT

It is totally unnecessary. It is a strange practice in what is basically a business environment. This isn't a family gathering as QVC likes to lead us to believe. And we the viewers are customers, not friends or family.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

Kim-QVC — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:21:51 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC because it is inappropriate.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

ms traditional — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:23:30 GMT

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@ms traditional wrote:
sooooooooooo inappropriate. who else does this? is this Hollywood with all its artifice and air-kissing?
@ms traditional

I don't know why you think this is a "Hollywood thing". Air kissing has a practical reason. It's so you don't smear your lipstick or lip gloss all over another person's cheek.

i of course was referring to the atmosphere wherein everyone just "loves" everyone, mwah, dahling !!! (yeah right!) of course not mussing the hair or the make-up, so you're ready for the photo op, so much the better.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

Perkup — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:25:13 GMT

The really absurd part is that these people (hosts and vendors) have already spent time together in the green room and/or going over the items to be presented. It's not like they haven't seen each other in five or ten minutes! How phony can one get????

The Dans seem to do better with the "kissy" thing - more like just friendly greetings. (IMHO) I really appreciate that.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

QueenDanceALot — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:28:29 GMT

My gfs do the air kissing thing because its kinda fun.

Can't really imagine people getting their panties in a bunch over it.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

luv-the-Q — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:30:03 GMT

@Vickiv Your post is one of the cutest I've ever read. Loved it! 👏 😊

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

Tinkrbl44 — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:30:19 GMT

At the very beginning of the show, I think it's used as an ice breaker moment. Since QVC wants you to think you're part of their "family", it's just a mechanism to start the hour with a warm greeting.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

QueenDanceALot — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:31:37 GMT

I guess this is a touchy subject.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

Caaareful Shopper — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:42:53 GMT

I think it's ridiculous. I will not become enamored with a vendor (and therefore buy whatever they're selling) just because they appear to be besties with a host. Some hosts even tell the vendors, "come give me a hug, it's what we do here!" Why? If they have to ask for the hug or kiss, don't they know that looks even worse? I understand they are trying to show comraderie, good feelings, they're all friends and family -- buy, buy, buy.

Don't get me wrong, I adore witnessing genuine closeness and true friendship when it's real and I'm not being pitched, but I'm sure this isn't what we're seeing 99% of the time.

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

AKgirl2 — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:49:22 GMT

@QueenDanceALot wrote:
I think they should just slug each other.

My favorite answer!👏

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

Beth-QVC — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 17:57:07 GMT

This post has been removed by QVC because it is inappropriate

Re: What is with all the host /vendor kissing?

software — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 19:09:58 GMT

You know the host & the vendor did not just see each other on the air that minute. They were all probably back stage prior to the presentation. I work for a large corporation with employees at many different locations, we hug when we see each other, maybe twice a year. But I'm in the South, we are huggers.

My co-workers are people I talk to on the phone often, or email often. We have a relationship. A polite hug is almost expected.

On QVC, no, it's tiresome, don't waste my time, show me the product.