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dpli
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
Depends on the host. If it is someone I know won't care if I don't buy, I go. If I think they will be bent out of shape if I don't buy, I RSVP no or just plan on buying one thing.
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snowprincess
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
Posted by Christine
I don't think it's rude to not buy anything but I always feel compelled to do so anyway.
me too - it is nice to see friends - go and don't worry
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| Posted 10/27/10 10:53 AM |
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DMT
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
If I had one of these parties, I would just want people to come period. I would not want anyone to feel they *have* to buy something.
So I would rather you come and not buy then not come at all.
Message edited 10/27/2010 10:58:44 AM.
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| Posted 10/27/10 10:58 AM |
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MrsS6510
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
Posted by snowprincess
Posted by Christine
I don't think it's rude to not buy anything but I always feel compelled to do so anyway.
me too - it is nice to see friends - go and don't worry
Yup same here. I always try to at least find something small.
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| Posted 10/27/10 11:08 AM |
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Cindyrella
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
I have hosted many of these types of parties and I also am a consultant for Tastefully Simple. As a host, i would be gratefull if people showed up b/c part of the fun of hosting the parties is to have a girls night - even if they didnt buy. When I get invited to parties , i usually only accept if its something im interested in. If I go and dont see anything i like, I just dont order.
Personally as a consultant, I would rather have more people come even if they werent placing an order than have just a small party. If they dont really have the money to spend - maybe the person would decide to host a party so they can earn free products - most companies give the host some kind of bonus just for getting their friends/family to book a party - so even if you dont place an order - just booking a party gets the host free stuff. Plus, just because the person doesnt order something this time - maybe they will next time. Or maybe they will tell someone they know about it and spread the word.
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| Posted 10/27/10 11:14 AM |
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heathergirl
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
I go and I always buy. I feel bad.
But I know people who do go and not buy anything.
I guess it depends on the person and what they are selling. A lot of those at-home parties are very $$$ and TBH, I really don't like to go and spend $60 on a candle, so I look for something small to buy.
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| Posted 10/27/10 11:16 AM |
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Jenn627
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
Posted by DaniRella
If it were me and I did not want to order anything then I would RSVP no and say I had something else that night. Otherwise, I would go and at least order one small item.
Same.
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| Posted 10/27/10 11:35 AM |
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eddiesmommy
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
Not at all, I have these types of parties a lot and I NEVER EVER expect my guests to buy anything...I even say so in my invites usually, that I just want them to come and have fun with the girls and NOT feel obligated to buy anything. If they dont, I dont think its rude at all.
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| Posted 10/27/10 11:41 AM |
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JDubs
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
i know when i go to these parties, i feel obliged to buy something
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| Posted 10/27/10 11:58 AM |
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CouponKT
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
I was just asked to host a jewelry party and I am going to decline because I feel like inviting my friends "obligates" them to come and then "obligates" them to buy things.
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| Posted 10/27/10 12:06 PM |
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RocPin
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
Posted by headoverheels
I hope no one is offended, I love going to those parties but I rarely buy anything simply because I can't afford it (and they are overpriced). But I love the demonstrations and hanging out with friends. Maybe I should RSVP no from now on 
I do this a lot too.
Additionally, if I was throwing a party, I would rather more people show up (even if they didn't buy) than only a couple people show. For me, it embarrassing and stressful when no one shows.
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| Posted 10/27/10 12:19 PM |
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Little-J-Mommy
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
Posted by headoverheels
I hope no one is offended, I love going to those parties but I rarely buy anything simply because I can't afford it (and they are overpriced). But I love the demonstrations and hanging out with friends. Maybe I should RSVP no from now on
you should definitely NOT RSVP NO
I'm having a Lia Sophia party next month and I invited people because I want to gtg and have a fun night. If you get something, great! If not, no worries as long as you had a fun night out!!!
ps, fm me if you want to come to my party 
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| Posted 10/27/10 12:31 PM |
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
It's my sister who always has the parties and she wants to spend time with me, whether I buy or not.
For parties like Lia Sophia or Pampered Chef, I know I'll usually find *something* I like that has value. But she told me about a new party she was going to have so I googled it. And it's the ugliest overpriced crap I've ever seen. I'm RSVP'ing no to that one, because I know if I'm there, she's going to try to pressure me into buying something. 
For anyone else, if I didn't like the product, I'd probably tell them I'm most likely not buying and feel them out. I wouldn't want them to waste food/drink on me, but if they want to fill up the attendance, I'd have no problem going.
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| Posted 10/27/10 1:05 PM |
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sleepie76
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
I dont think so.
Maybe, I'm a b*tch but my attitude is that it's great you are throwing these parties to make extra income, but your extra income is coming from MY income. So if I dont see something I want I am not going to buy something.
I went to a jewelery party and never expected that the jewelery would be so  . I felt like the host was pressuring me to buy something. I left without buying anything.
I did find the $128 necklace I fell in love with on ebay for $20 brand new the next day.
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| Posted 10/27/10 1:08 PM |
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tourist
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
Posted by sleepie76
Maybe, I'm a b*tch but my attitude is that it's great you are throwing these parties to make extra income, but your extra income is coming from MY income. So if I dont see something I want I am not going to buy something.
The person throwing the party isn't doing it for extra income. They usually get free gifts or discounts but it is the rep/consultant who makes money from it.
But either way--I don't think it's rude. I go into stores all the time & don't buy stuff.
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| Posted 10/27/10 1:18 PM |
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eddiesmommy
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
Posted by tourist
Posted by sleepie76
Maybe, I'm a b*tch but my attitude is that it's great you are throwing these parties to make extra income, but your extra income is coming from MY income. So if I dont see something I want I am not going to buy something.
The person throwing the party isn't doing it for extra income. They usually get free gifts or discounts but it is the rep/consultant who makes money from it.
But either way--I don't think it's rude. I go into stores all the time & don't buy stuff.
exactly, the hostess doesnt get "extra income" maybe a discount on their order, or a bonus item 
Doesnt everyones income come from someone elses income?
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| Posted 10/27/10 1:21 PM |
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Pray4Baby2010
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
when I hosted one- I told people come for a fun night- dont feel like you have to buy something and I sincerely meant it
but I did go to a girlfriends and she got mad when I didnt buy anything
So I guess it depends on the person- if you feel comfortable maybe mention that you would love to go but wont be able to buy anything and see what she says
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| Posted 10/27/10 1:28 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
If I don't want to buy something I RSVP no because I feel like I am obligated to get something if I say that I am coming. For some of them, I have been happy to attend as the product interested me, but for other things I have just declined. I am not a candle person so a party like that would have no interest to me. I think it depends who is throwing them, if it is a close friend, that you feel comfortable saying I am happy to come but can't swing getting something, then see what they say in response...if it is not a close friend then I would simply say no thanks.
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| Posted 10/27/10 1:38 PM |
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maybesoon
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
I never go to these parties because I feel obligated to buy , and I don't really spend on things like that. I would RSVP no.
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| Posted 10/27/10 1:44 PM |
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sleepie76
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
Posted by eddiesmommy
Posted by tourist
Posted by sleepie76
Maybe, I'm a b*tch but my attitude is that it's great you are throwing these parties to make extra income, but your extra income is coming from MY income. So if I dont see something I want I am not going to buy something.
The person throwing the party isn't doing it for extra income. They usually get free gifts or discounts but it is the rep/consultant who makes money from it.
But either way--I don't think it's rude. I go into stores all the time & don't buy stuff.
exactly, the hostess doesnt get "extra income" maybe a discount on their order, or a bonus item
Doesnt everyones income come from someone elses income?
but they are still getting stuff based on my purchase.
When I get up and go to work, it doesn't cost you anything.
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| Posted 10/27/10 2:06 PM |
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
I would not go.
It takes time and $$ to host the party.
Honestly, I am not even sure this is worth the hassle to host one.
Most people host the party in order to get free stuff and discount.
So yes, if you showed up, you had food and drinks and you did not contribute to the actual reason for you coming.... ORDERING!!!!
This is not a GTG with friends. IMO!!! This is more of way to gather, have a good time with your friends WHILE helping the host get some benefits for hosting the party.
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| Posted 10/27/10 2:59 PM |
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MrsKS
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
IDK if I went I would buy at least 1 item to support to host. That's just me though. If i wasn't going to buy I probably wouldn't go, unless it's a super close friend... but then I would be sure to buy something...
I usually don't have a hard time finding something to buy! I could shop with my eyes closed!!
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AngnShaun
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
no, i would never expect everyone to order something if i were the host...
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| Posted 10/27/10 3:21 PM |
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HeatherRose
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
Posted by headoverheels
I hope no one is offended, I love going to those parties but I rarely buy anything simply because I can't afford it (and they are overpriced). But I love the demonstrations and hanging out with friends. Maybe I should RSVP no from now on
I've done the same thing because I usually don't want to spend the $.
I usually tell the host though before that I don't need anything and probably won't buy anything. Every time they have told me to come anyway, then I don't feel bad
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| Posted 10/27/10 3:27 PM |
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MommaBear
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Re: Would it be rude to go to a hosting party (pampered chef, party lite etc..) & not order anything?
I think you should buy something if you go to a party...typically the host isn't really "making out" on the party like you'd think. I just had a Tastefully Simple party and probably spent $150 on different chips, veggies, drinks etc to have for the party. And I only got $40 in free products.
I don't really think it's a "let's get together and hang out" kind of party. I think the point is to buy something. I wouldn't feel comfortable going to a party where I wouldn't be buying anything.
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