What is the best way of getting out of being invited to sales party? Especially if they invite you personally, and you do not want to go because you do not want to be pressured into buying something? Should you be honest and say, " I don't want to go bc I don't want to buy anything?", or just lie and say you are busy?
What if the person is a relative or in-law?
It never ends..AVON, Mary Kay, Cutco, Pampered Chef...etc etc............If I went to all of them and constantly bought just "to be nice" I would go broke.
2007-08-24 10:56:22 · 9 answers · asked by lefttheroom222 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
If you do not wish to accept ANY invitation, given personally or otherwise, the response is a polite and sincere, "I'm sorry, I cannot attend."
That's it.
No details, no fake plans, no excuses... no further explanation is needed nor should be conveyed. If the person keeps bugging you, the addition of "I have other plans" may be added, and left at that.
Have a great day!
2007-08-24 12:00:05 · answer #1 · answered by wyomugs 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have tried everything I know to get out of these parties. If I lie and say I can't make it because I'm going out of town, have plans, etc. here's the response: "Oh, that's OK, I'll just send you a catalog and you can order something through me when you get back." If I say I don't want to buy anything, they say, "That's OK, just come and hear all about the product and maybe you'll find something you need," and then they don't let me get out the door without buying something. Or I used to say I was allergic to all kinds of cosmetics to get off the hook for Mary Kay and Arbonne, and the response I'd get was: "We just got a brand new hypoallergenic line that doesn't use any abrasive chemicals." So far I've been bulldozed into buying something from Mary Kay, Party Light candles, some sex toy party company, and Arbonne. So I finally decided I need to be direct, so now I just say, "As a rule, I don't go to sales parties, but if you would like to hang out some other night this week, I'd love to see you." If the person truly is your friend, she'll back off and leave you alone about the stuff she's selling.
2007-08-24 18:08:17 · answer #2 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just say "No, thank you". I went to my share of them in my early 20's, but the hostess always got so angry at me for not buying anything, even when I told her ahead of time my budget didn't allow it.
If they press, I'd ask them mildly but seriously, "I thought this was an invitation, not a demand." Or, "I already don't like the pressure of going to those things, so why do you think pressuring me now is going to change my mind?"
2007-08-24 18:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by Buttercup 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
on the very rare occasions I have held these parties I tell ALL my guests that bums on seats is just fine with me and would rather their company than having them feel that they HAVE to buy something...........I can quite easily attend these do's and not be under any obligation to buy regardless of who is hosting the thing.....so it really boils down to you as a person IMO.......if you want to ensure they have a good turn out then go, but you could do as I have done in the past not actually taken any money / checks with me and told them some really nice things but like so many other things in life, certainly stuff I can live without..........if a good friend or relative then they know roughly how your cash flow is and should not put pressure on you to buy.......as for the reps, I have told at least one of them to back off with the pressure stuff, people will buy IF they want to.
regards
2007-08-24 18:33:34 · answer #4 · answered by candy g 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Please be honest. Please say thank you for thinking of me however I am not interested. As a consultant i never want people there because they were forced or pressured I want people who are interested in seeing and hearing about the service i offer. When people think they are being nice they are actually wasting my time and money. I actually start my show with that phrase I don't want people to buy something just to be nice I want people to buy because they love it. I don't think it matters if they are related or not I would rather have 2 people that are interested show up the 6 or more who are not.
2007-08-24 22:46:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just say "Thank you for inviting me, but I really don't need anything at this time." Do not let them guilt you into going or give you the hard sell. You work hard for your money and I find these parties to be a bit of "begging" meaning they are asking you to part with your hard earned money for something you probably don't need for THEIR benefit.
2007-08-24 18:07:27 · answer #6 · answered by roppin r 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When asked, and you don't want to go, you can always just say, I think I'll pass this time, I've still got a 3 month supply of that in my closet, or I don't need anything from there at the moment, maybe next time. But thanks for asking.
2007-08-24 18:08:43 · answer #7 · answered by CrankyWhenHungry 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
"I'm awfully sorry but I have a prior engagement that evening, but thank you for asking me, perhaps some time in the future you might invite me again".> That way you are being polite and not divulging what your plans are and you are being honest as well. :)
2007-08-24 18:31:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
just tell them straight up. say, "sorry, but i really don't want to attended. maybe next time."
2007-08-24 18:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by cronix 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋