Suggestion Box

[Desertdi]

She could switch to:   "It is what it is"..................   Would that be better?

[Alsee]

Sure, she seems like a very nice woman - but honestly as a host she has become boring and her presentations aren't very good.

Here's the thing - maybe it's time for her to move on.

[SharkE]

I wonder if Q has a age policy when either man or woman gets to a certain age they're encouraged to retire? Yeah, I know it's against the law, but, when has that ever stopped companies from getting rid of you if they want to? Just go about it a different way till you yell Uncle and quit of your own volition. Happens everyday.

[Q4u]

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@Alsee wrote:

Sure, she seems like a very nice woman - but honestly as a host she has become boring and her presentations aren't very good.

Here's the thing - maybe it's time for her to move on.

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Boy oh boy I strongly disagree.  I find her presentations to be enjoyable even with her repeated phrases, which by the way are called "place holders", almost the same as saying "Ah Ah".  Sure, she could use a few new phrases but she holds my interest, isn't beating down the camara to get my attention and is a consumate professional..... I sure wouldn't be upset if there were a half dozen MORE MaryBeths......  

[Goldengate8361]

I think several posters in this thread are guilty of ageism. Some don't like a phrase she uses too frequently and, somehow, that gets translated into a suggestion that she retire! I think MBR is about my age (54) and I find such ageism, albeit perhaps unintentional, to be very offensive.

[ritasNo1Fan]

I only watch David and Rick, if any.   Here's the thing,  the rest you can keep, they are an annoying bunch.  I wanted to watch the Dyson Handheld spiel....  Kirsten presented.... what a poor excuse for a seller.  Kirsten appeared to not know how to describe this product.  I will NOT be buying this from QVC.

[Alsee]

My response had nothing to do with age. Isn't Carolyn about the same age, and I think her presentations are fresh and fun.

I just think she is getting boring, plain and simple.  I'd feel the same if she were 30 years of age.

[INDIANA BONES]

I have no idea who MBR is.  I do know that if you listen to your co-workers, family members, neighbors, etc. they all usually have a saying they use often. I know I have a few I am working on myself.  I can understand if any host gets on your nerves as I leave the room at times when my daughters or fiancee are watching the show.  I rarely watch except for when they call me to ask me to order them something.   Would it be possible to just tune out at this time and go on line?

Is there a way to present this Constructive Criticism in private such as a message on FB?

One would certainly not like to see someone risk losing a job because of a habit.  You can rest assured that QVC is aware of how much is sold when she is hosting.  

I guess I would say the only reason I am stating this is I am mid aged and my company has just been purchased.  We have many people worried about what is going to happen to them financially.   It really touches home to see anyone regardless if they are young or old be at risk of being jobless.  We already have too many people out of work.  

Best wishes for 2016 and I truly did not mean to sound rude!   

[Karnerblue]

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@LOGAN5 wrote:

@I'm sorry, Marybeth...but every time I tune to QVC when you're on, within one minute, I have heard at least a couple: "Here's the thing". Maybe you are unaware that you do this, but it drives me insane, and I reufse to order when you're on. Just my own personal protest. Today, (01/04/16 @ 11:25 PT), on Discover Diamonique, it took exactly six seconds to hear "Here's the thing".  I was really interested in the rolo bracelet, but changed the channel immediately. Please be more aware. Thanks.

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Seems it's more of an issue for you than for MaryBeth.  There are a couple hosts I just don't like so I don't watch them.  I would never, ever think of telling them on this public forum what bothers me about them.  And this "I refuse to order when you're on" is the silliest. And why say you're sorry when clearly you're not?

And btw, I don't care for her either so my comments are not in defnese of her.