Candle instructions?

Question

Why does the lady I buy candles from give me such detailed instructions about candle care and maintenance, like it's a plant or a kitten?

She tells me how long to keep it burning and how to trim and even replace the wick. What did I sign up for here?

Does this thought really run through anyone's mind, "Gee, this candle has been really great but I'm ready to not have a candle burning anymore and go to bed. OH WAIT I need to let it burn for another 45 minutes, empty the wax, and trim the wick with my wick-trimming shears."

To me, it's even worse than worrying about squeezing the toothpaste from the base.

Thoughts?

Answer 1

People are into self importance it seems your candle lady is one of these. I think its an art form for a woman to place so much importance on a simple candle.

Answer 2

I'm sure you must have bought your candle in a specialty shop. You also spent more than the average person would spend on a candle. She is only giving you good advice on how you can get the best use out of your expensive purchase. After all a candle is just what it is, wax, fragrance and a wick...any way you want to add it up.

Answer 3

Why don't you try this= I use candles that smell good so that my home in each room has its own smell. I accidently found out about this one day in a small town. certain candles have a certain fragerance. I slowly bought about a dozen small candles and now each room has its own fragrance without lighting them, but when I light them it really does smell good.

Answer 4

It does seem kinda ana*. But if you want your candle to last, the advice is good.

Answer 5

shes trying to give you ways to make your candle last longer, but you do what you want, you paid for it. sheesh