Q Talk

[Flamom]

First, no adult should refer to any item as super duper.  This isn't professional at all.  Secondly, the over the top superlatives used by some hosts just turn me off.  I've purchased things they've raved about and was disappointed. This is why I don't trust a host who does that.

[Kachina624]

@Flamom. Maybe it would soothe you to watch TV on mute with some comforting background music.

It's not normal to be so upset over a few benign words.

[ajsidney12]

The OP has a choice to not watch, not buy or not listen. Their literal job requires them to use superlatives as a salesperson. I also never buy anything a Host tells me they have purchased; buyer beware if you, or anyone, is falling for that old trick. 

[They CallMe MRWILKES]

I wonder what the specific product is.

Maybe it really is Super-Dooper and the term was applied appropriately. 

Nothing wrong with an adult using it.

[Caaareful Shopper]

If you’re counting on completely honest and tempered superlatives, you’re shopping on the wrong medium. I won’t defend “super duper” but in general, ignore ALL hyperbole by the hosts and brand reps.

I look at the item presented, listen for what they “don’t say about it particularly,” and also look online.

You’ll never get through one presentation without hearing it’s the absolute best ever created, or tears forming from a painted cardinal on a mug.

You’re in charge of what you’ll believe. Sales is sales. Enjoy shopping!

[Group 5 minus 1]

I would bet that they (hosts) are told what to say. After all they are acting! I think the Q is a marketing driven company.

[We rescue cats]

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@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:

I would bet that they (hosts) are told what to say. After all they are acting! I think the Q is a marketing driven company.

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I agree with this, but I think they need a new marketing company. I know many ad agencies quite well and can recommend several.

[KKJ]

I think they need to come up with some different words. I get tired of hearing Shawn say "that's just sick" when describing something in a good way.

[cjm61]

I have found each and every host will overuse a certain phrase or word, my least favorite "P.S. and by the way". That just rubs me the wrong way.

However, I don't mean this in a derogatory way but whenever the hosts presenting starts bugging me a bit, I know I'm watching QVC too much. I watch bits and pieces through the day but I can tell when I'm annoyed by their spiel I need to limit my viewing.

Honestly, I think anyone, regardless of who, would get annoying if you had to sit and listen to them talk non-stop for three hours. I would probably be annoyed with myself if I was a host.

I did have a job that I had to speak non-stop for an hour at a time. We watched ourselves on video in order to improve and this was very helpful. You realize then how often you use the same word or phrase. It would be nice if the hosts were required to do this so they could improve their vocabulary. I enjoy watching almost every host but in limited amounts. 

And heaven forbid, do not rely on everything a host says when they are selling a product. I do listen to what they say, I check the decription on the website, read reviews and then do a little research. And remember, what works for some may not work for you. 

[walkingal]

@cjm61  Mine is "...wait for it..."