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Please speak slower!

Petey07 — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 14:18:09 GMT

I find more and more hosts and OAPs are speaking so fast they trip over their own words. The Lug rep is an instant mute and now the Mr. Christmas rep is horrible with her speed speaking. Why the hurry? Take a breath, please! I will not buy from someone who doesn't take the proper time to describe their product..

Re: Please speak slower!

January121 — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 15:24:04 GMT

@Petey07 wrote:
I find more and more hosts and OAPs are speaking so fast they trip over their own words. The Lug rep is an instant mute and now the Mr. Christmas rep is horrible with her speed speaking. Why the hurry? Take a breath, please! I will not buy from someone who doesn't take the proper time to describe their product..

@Petey07 ..... I totally agree with you...... I tried to talk as fast as they do & I can’t do it...... they must go to school to learn how (lol) ...I can’t understand a word of what they say & I can’t understand why they are doing it ?????? .... the “leaders” of the pack are usually Amy S & Kerstin L ...Amy especially because she not only speaks fast but, mispronounce words also .... I change the channel whenever a host or vendor is “speedtalking” 🙃

Re: Please speak slower!

IMW — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 15:27:27 GMT

My hearing is not as good as it was, I use captions, even on movies.

You are absolutely correct re the speedtalking.

Re: Please speak slower!

Krimpette — Sat, 22 Sep 2018 15:30:12 GMT

I haven't had any problem with the vendors (yet), but there are a couple of hosts that I just don't watch because they speed talk so much. These old ears just can't keep up!!!!

Re: Please speak slower!

TX-starlight — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 05:43:09 GMT

The last few times I watched Antonella, she talked so fast, she stumbled through her sentences. WHY are the hosts in such a rush? As long as they get to colors, sizes, why rush through a presentation? They used to have 3 minutes to present a product, now their presentations last as much as 15 minutes. That's plenty of time to slowly show the product. What's irritating is, when they talk about non-sense WITHOUT giving product info.

**I still say, ALL hosts need a frequent re-training/refreshers course.

Re: Please speak slower!

Lucky Duck — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 23:20:57 GMT

I agree. I don't know why the hosts/vendors feel the need to speed talk.

Re: Please speak slo

Orphanannie1 — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 23:44:56 GMT

Recently I was on the computer and QVC was on the TV. I wasn't paying much attention to the Q when suddenly someone was talking a mile a minute and loud. It was Amy. I have no idea what she said. Switched the channel.

Re: Please speak slo

handygal2 — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:35:57 GMT

Speed-talking annoys me too. But so does shouting, and high-pitched, nasal and squeaky voices. Many vendors have this problem, as do some hosts. I'm sure this is resulting in significant lost sales for the Q.

There should be better voice training before these folks are deemed ready for TV.

Maybe l'm just too hard to please. But l think l'm in good company, lol.

Re: Please speak slower!

TX YellowRose — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 19:25:15 GMT

It's not normal speach. I just assume they are chugging down energy drinks. I turn off the volune or change channels when they do this. I don't know why it's accepted but it's the number one reason I turn off the channel even when I am interested in the product..

Re: Please speak slower!

nzwyck — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 12:59:52 GMT

@January121 wrote:
@Petey07 wrote:
I find more and more hosts and OAPs are speaking so fast they trip over their own words. The Lug rep is an instant mute and now the Mr. Christmas rep is horrible with her speed speaking. Why the hurry? Take a breath, please! I will not buy from someone who doesn't take the proper time to describe their product..
@Petey07 ..... I totally agree with you...... I tried to talk as fast as they do & I can’t do it...... they must go to school to learn how (lol) ...I can’t understand a word of what they say & I can’t understand why they are doing it ?????? .... the “leaders” of the pack are usually Amy S & Kerstin L ...Amy especially because she not only speaks fast but, mispronounce words also .... I change the channel whenever a host or vendor is “speedtalking” 🙃

I AGREE! Amy's high pitch voice and slurring because of the fast pace of her speech is the most annoying. ..not to mention she tries to act so cute.UGH!

Re: Please speak slower!

bootsanne — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:14:55 GMT

@nzwyck One of the only things still working on me is my ears. I never watch PMS or anything else on Monday nights, especially the LOGO shows. But I turned QVC on during commercial break from ID and I truly could not make out one word this host was saying. The closed-captioning couldn't even keep up with her. This host really needs some speech classes. Can't watch any show she hosts even though she always looks very nice and wears clothes beautifully.

Re: Please speak slower!

misspammie — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 14:43:28 GMT

I'M NOT ALONE!!! What do you think of this of this observation of mine,,,remember the fad of those talking like "Valley Girls"? Well I hated that and so many on TV did that. It lasted a long time. Now I think the fad is 'fast mumble and slur your words all into one word and speak softly" syndrome! It is sooo annoying. At first I thought it was just my age and not coping well with hearing. NOOOOO It IS a thing and bless you for voicing your opinion as I voice mine S L O W L Y AND L O U D ENOUGH TO H E A R.

Re: Please speak slo

misspammie — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 14:49:52 GMT

I've so often wondered this. WHY are the presenters chosen to represent their product and their voice is so irritating, high pitched, hard to listen to, don't they hear that?? It's not only the Q it's on news networks, weather, etc. Thought it was just me. Honestly, my senses are 'sensative'! and I've wondered if I'm the only one that this bothers. I'm so glad to hear from others,,,,sorry but we're all in this together! Thanks ladies

Re: Please speak slower!

Carmie — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 15:01:11 GMT

The faster speech pattern is a regional thing. I admit that I talk fast compared to people who live in other areas of the country. It's just the way we speak around here...in Pennsylvania, of course.

I don't notice the Hosts speaking too fast at all....except for the breeziies daughter...now she does talk fast...maybe she is nervous.