I don't mean to offend, but I get really sick of the tired old direct sales tactic- send out a cutsie and personalized invitation to someone's house so you can give them your money for crap you don't want. Just in the last month I've been "invited" to parties for Mary Kay, Pampered Chief, Layers, a Sleepover party, Cookie Lee and Usborne books. I think they're all overpriced and a waste of time I could be spending with my hubby when he gets home from work. If I don't buy, I feel guilty. If I do, I end up feeling lide I paid too much for a product I could buy at Target (except Usborne, I think they have a good product.) I don't think it's right for people to depend on their friends and neighbors for an income, whether large or small.. What's your opinion?
2006-11-09 07:29:47 · 9 answers · asked by wjordanfam 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
oopsie, typo, I mean like, not lide.
2006-11-09 07:30:45 · update #1
I hate those things too. If I get one with an RSVP I'll return it declining the invitation. If not, I just don't go. If asked I'll simply say I'm not interested in the product or that I have other plans. I don't get invited to many of these so-called parties anymore.
Face it, if you lose friendships because you don't supplement their income then they weren't really friendships to start with.
If you feel bad about declining the invitations throw a dinner or cocktail party of your own where you don't expect people to spend money. It works for me.
2006-11-09 07:49:02 · answer #1 · answered by WeaselLuvr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I go to the ones that I want to and I do not feel obligated to buy anything. When I hosted I never put pressure on anyone to buy.
Pampered Chef makes great products - some I use every day and have not seen elsewhere at that quality. I actually stay away from those parties because I could spend a fortune! They are fun because the rep cooks some items.
Unless the host is the rep for the product, they don't get cash but get product and it depends on what people buy.
It's a good reason for a get-together. We had a lot of them in my neighbourhood and otherwise we didn't get together during the winter so it worked well.
To each her own!
2006-11-09 16:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to get these invitations a lot too: Mary Kay (I don't even wear make up), Tupperware, some thing called Petra... you get the point. I just simply told my friends who hosted these "parties" to not even ask anymore. I just flat out refuse to go. I will go to the store if I want something.
Besides, chances are I will see MANY of the products everyone else buys at those parties in a Yard Sale- still in the box for next to nothing!!! lol!
I think the thing about them depending on friends and family for income is not quite the whole story- they depend on YOU to tell other people- free advertising- the best kind!
2006-11-10 00:25:17 · answer #3 · answered by rottymom02 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't agree more! I have many stay-at-home friends who are trying to make money by have home parties for all the products you mentioned and more. Not only do I feel pressured to buy some overpriced piece of junk, they asked repeatedly if I'll host a party myself.
I saved myself from this whole situation by simply never attending the parties. I always say "I'm sorry, I can't make it." and if they ask if I'll host, I tell them my apartment is just too small. One woman even had the nerve to ask if I could host at my mother's house!
Anyway, I don't get invited anymore because people know I won't go. It's tough because I want to support my friends, but they should get another job and not rely on their friends for their income.
2006-11-09 07:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-28 23:24:05 · answer #5 · answered by erke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure some people think of it as a fun way to get together with people, but I personally have set a rule - I don't throw parties and I don't go to them, no matter who is throwing it (I don't even go to my mom's).
2006-11-09 08:21:20 · answer #6 · answered by GingerGirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those invitations can put you in an uncomfortable position...i'd just say "i wish i could go to your party, but that just isn't in my budget right now...i hope you have a great time and make lot's of sales" and if they try saying that you should go even if you don't buy anything then say "i really can't, it's not in my budget and i don't want to tempt myself".....
2006-11-09 07:40:01 · answer #7 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pampered Chief!! I have never heard of that.... sounds cool...
2006-11-09 07:38:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't go to them. Tell them that you have something else to do and can't make it.
2006-11-09 07:40:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋