After searching for "people springing Amway on them during dinner," a searcher came on this site and began reading it.
That has got to be a pain in the neck!
So I conjured up a narrative in my head about this unpleasant dinner surprise.
You're sitting at home one day when a phone call comes in from pals inviting you to supper. You have no cause to suspect anything other than the fact that it is a pleasant evening get-together with friends. Spending a few hours with friends, sharing a meal and their company, and then perhaps watching a movie, going for a stroll, or engaging in some other activity are all possibilities.
You have arrived at your friend's residence. Things appear to be a little different from the last time you were there, but you are unable to put your finger on what has changed. There are photographs cut out of magazines that have been glued to the refrigerator: sports vehicles, the late Aaron Spelling's estate, the Eiffel Tower, and a cruise ship, among other things. It appears to be a little strange, but whatever. Messages scrawled on little yellow sticky notes and stuck all over the house say things like: dream, expand your business, become a millionaire in 2 to 5 years, and jobs are for losers. Stranger and stranger things are happening. When you go into the bathroom to wash your hands before supper, you will notice a little soap dispenser labelled Body Series. Even if you've never heard of the company, soap is still soap. Squeezing some out into your hands reveals a disgusting yellow brown colour that reminds you of faeces, as well as a foul odour that you can't stand. Yuck. But, hey, what can you do? Afterwards, you wash your hands and pat them dry with a towel on the countertop. All over the place, your towel is covered in fluffies, most of which are falling off onto your moist palms. You run your hands under cold water to get rid of the fluffies, and then you wipe your hands on your pants to get rid of them this time.
The host welcomes everyone to join him or her at the dinner table and inquires as to what you would like to sip on. There are two options: water or an energy drink. What the hell is going on? Every time you get together with this pair, the beverage of choice is almost always wine or beer, depending on the occasion. You choose water, and the host creates a product named Perfect Water based on your selection. He informs you of the health benefits of this wonder water, including the fact that it cures blindness, cancer, and allows quadriplegics to walk again after drinking it. The host boasts about the water's potency, which he attributes to the fact that it has been oxygenated an astounding 14 times. This appears to be weird. Surely, just once would be sufficient. You take a sip of your drink. It tastes like any other water that you might get from the tap. Not terrible, but there's nothing particularly noteworthy about it, no matter how fantastic the host thinks it is.
And, while we're on the subject of the host, what happened to your friends? They're being extra sweet and courteous tonight, which is unusual. He is dressed in a business suit, while she is dressed in a frock. What happened to a fun night out with friends? They didn't have to dress up because they were working on your behalf.
The dinner is brought to the table by the hostess from the kitchen. You're curious about what she's cooking tonight because she's a fantastic cook. Her specialties are chicken and roast beef, which she serves with baby carrots on the side, asparagus, new potatoes, and cornbread on the side. She has a serving bowl in her possession. What's on the inside is —- macaroni and cheese? Hunh? Not even the nice handmade sort like mum used to make in the casserole with freshly grated cheese and bread crumbs on top, which was a favourite of mine. Everything about this looks like one of those horrible quick dinners that come out of a box and are flavoured with cheese powder.
When you take a bite, it tastes like shit, and you know it. The macaroni is flavourless, and the cheese powder blend has a sickly sweet taste to it that does not taste like cheese at all. I would not recommend this dish. Nasty! You cram some in your mouth while wondering where the cornbread has gone missing. Alternatively, any bread will suffice. Anything to make it easier to get this meal down my throat. You're perplexed as to what went wrong with your friends, because this is so out of character for them. Perhaps they were running late tonight and made a quick pit stop at the discount basement shop, where they picked them some of those ten cent boxes of outdated macaroni and cheese to tide them over till dinner. Gross! In order to satisfy your hunger, you must stop by McDonald's on the way home to have a burger because you are refusing seconds and are ravenous. You're counting down the minutes until you can gently go, all the while believing that your friends are simply having a bad day.
Hmmm, perhaps you can make up for it during dessert. The hostess prepares a lovely red velvet cake for the occasion. Unfortunately, that isn't what will be served for dessert this evening. On a dish in front of you is a bar of chocolate that has been individually wrapped - one for each of you. Perhaps some granola bars from the local discount shack? Nope. Nutrilite chocolate protein bars are labelled on the package. Whatever. You're famished as a result of that disgusting macaroni and cheese. You may eat anything that is chocolate-flavored. You take a mouthful of the treat after ripping the wrapper off. Oh my god! Nasty! The host is grinning at you and inquires as to how you are enjoying yourself. You are the one who informs him. “It tastes like shit.” says the author. Oops, he doesn't appear to be very pleased with that review. “No, I mean it,” you assure him emphatically. It is fucking gross, and you should not buy it again. You finish the rest of the Perfect Water by swishing it down that stale snack bar and swishing it around in your mouth, attempting to get the bad taste out.
The time has come to head into the rec room and watch a DVD, but you'd rather leave and get some fast food somewhere else. Despite the fact that they have cleared the dinner plates from the table, the hosts make no attempt to get up from the dining room table. In the course of the conversation, the host informs you that they have established their own business, Internet sales, and that everything you had for dinner today can be purchased through their online store. Furthermore, the soap and towels that you used in the bathroom may be purchased from their web store.
All you can think is, holy sh*t, you're going out of business pretty soon if you continue to sell such shoddy stuff! Instead, you give them a polite nod and wish them well. They're going to need it!
But the host isn't finished yet. A brochure is produced by him as he explains that he is looking to add a few clever people to his leadership team. Your first glance at it reveals that you have previously encountered this business plan when being duped into attending a BBQ that turned out to be an Amway event in disguise. “Wait a minute, that's Amway!” The host manages to keep his surprise a secret. “No, we're World Wide Dream Builders, but we do rely on Amway to transport our items for us,” says the company.
You're still sceptical, but you decide to go through with it. I'm delighted you're not with Amway, since it's a pyramid scheme, and you'll lose a lot of money if you continue to work for them.
The host corrects you, saying, "You're wrong." “We plan to retire in the next two to five years and have residual income that will last for the rest of our lives,” says the couple. Our part-time labour of ten to fifteen hours each week in our spare time will result in our being wealthy.”
After a brief pause, you say, "Well, good luck with that."
The small devil, on the other hand, is persistent and attempts to demonstrate the strategy once more. “All you have to do is eat one food bar and drink one beverage every day and locate six other people who are willing to do the same thing as you. It is simple.”
You point out that if it were that simple, everyone would be doing it. Despite your repeated refusals, the host attempts to persuade you to consider his proposal by yapping about PV and BV, and this time he is unsuccessful. He appears to be enraged. Do you really want to spend the rest of your life as a loser who works at a job that you hate? “Don't you want to get your wife out of her work so she will never have a boss again?” says the man.
"I'm not interested in a pyramid scheme," you tell him yet again as he argues that it is not a pyramid scheme and throws about some nonsense about a 1979 FTC rule that you don't care about.
“Oh, look, it's the clock. We have to get out of here.” You hurriedly exit the building and go to McDonald's for a better supper.
You make an attempt to ask your pals around for supper a couple of weeks later, but they decline your invitation. “We're sorry, but we don't associate with anybody who aren't affiliated with Amway.”
Furthermore, you never hear from any of your buddies again.
The end.
It is terrible to learn that certain Amway distributors, also known as Ambots, have been known to surprise their prospects with information about the Amway business while they are out enjoying dinner or participating in other social activities. This kind of action can be perceived as being intrusive and can put the prospect in an awkward situation.
Although it is essential for Ambots to promote the Amway business and the products it sells, it is also essential for them to respect the limits set by potential clients and to adhere to their preferences. If you approach potential customers during social events without first obtaining their approval, you run the risk of coming across as pushy, which could completely turn them off to the Amway business.
In addition, bringing up the Amway business unexpectedly to potential customers when you are out to dinner or at another social function can detract from the overall social atmosphere of the occasion. Turning the topic toward business during these kinds of parties can be disruptive to the flow of the event and produce an unpleasant experience for everyone who is engaged. The purpose of these kinds of events is typically to provide an opportunity to interact with friends and family.
It is essential for Ambots to contact potential consumers in a manner that is kind and does not intrude upon their space. Instead of engaging potential customers while they are attending social events, this may require setting up separate meetings or appointments in order to talk about the Amway business. It is also essential to be open and honest about the nature of the meeting, and to provide potential customers with the choice to decline participation in the event if they so desire.
In conclusion, surprising potential customers with your Amway business when they are attending a dinner or other social occasion might be perceived as being invasive, which can be detrimental to the Amway business's reputation. It is essential for Ambots to approach prospective customers in a manner that is polite and does not intrude, as well as to respect the prospects' personal space and adhere to their preferences. They will be able to cultivate positive relationships with prospective clients and promote the Amway business in a positive light if they choose this course of action.
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