tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post8653242698931880226..comments2024-03-28T10:39:39.697-04:00Comments on Being Ron: I Hate Role-Playing Unless....Ronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-74486739689783929432011-05-24T11:15:37.823-04:002011-05-24T11:15:37.823-04:00Hey Lady Nitebyrd~
"Your job is to sit in fr...Hey <b>Lady Nitebyrd</b>~<br /><br />"Your job is to sit in front of a computer - ALONE - and take orders from people in East Gish, WHY? do you have to learn how to get along with the people you work with that you don't interact with? That's what they used role playing for."<br /><br />WTF?????? They used role-playing for a job that involved sitting in front of a computer???? OY!<br /><br />"Ron, you could probably sell sand in the desert, if you believed in it."<br /><br />Ha! You're right. I truly think that's the 'key' to selling anything....believing in it.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by, Sis!<br /><br />X ya, bunches!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-49590138158281706382011-05-24T10:57:33.182-04:002011-05-24T10:57:33.182-04:00When I worked for QVC, they did all that crap. I t...When I worked for QVC, they did all that crap. I think that's why I quit. Your job is to sit in front of a computer - ALONE - and take orders from people in East Gish, WHY? do you have to learn how to get along with the people you work with that you don't interact with? That's what they used role playing for. <br /><br />Ron, you could probably sell sand in the desert, if you believed in it.nitebyrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967190902623933068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-2101328188835151132011-05-24T09:45:02.640-04:002011-05-24T09:45:02.640-04:00Hi Peg~
"I hate role playing. I've never...Hi <b>Peg</b>~<br /><br />"I hate role playing. I've never been good at it and I hate being the center of attention. I prefer working behind the scenes."<br /><br />Isn't it the pits???<br /><br />I don't mind being the center of attention, as long as I can wear a TUTU!<br /><br />Bwhhahahaahahahahhaha!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, dear friend!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-45915293577442518392011-05-24T00:28:46.708-04:002011-05-24T00:28:46.708-04:00I agree. I hate role playing. I've never been...I agree. I hate role playing. I've never been good at it and I hate being the center of attention. I prefer working behind the scenes.<br /><br />Love the last picture!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-81038813981081257682011-05-23T19:47:41.206-04:002011-05-23T19:47:41.206-04:00Hey Meleah~
OMG...it's TERRIBLY nerve-wrackin...Hey <b>Meleah</b>~<br /><br />OMG...it's TERRIBLY nerve-wracking. All those eyes on you; just waiting for a flub-up!<br /><br />I'd rather wear a TUTU - HA!<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by, girl!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-39912419742996105102011-05-23T18:46:36.482-04:002011-05-23T18:46:36.482-04:00HA! I thought you would LOVE role-playing being an...HA! I thought you would LOVE role-playing being an actor and all - but when you pointed out how others are just waiting for you to mess up - that has to be incredibly nerve-wracking. No, thank you!meleah rebeccahhttp://mommamiameaculpa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-78862201489906855322011-05-22T22:21:52.127-04:002011-05-22T22:21:52.127-04:00Howdy Herman~
"Listen, this isn't AA, so...Howdy <b>Herman</b>~<br /><br />"Listen, this isn't AA, so please don't expect me to open up my heart chakra and let the emotional baggage weep out of my pores just because I might have a new manager who want's to understand the "real me"."<br /><br />HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA! You GO, boy!<br /><br />That was HILARIOUS!!!<br /><br />Yes, and isn't it funny how they want you to be honest, yet they're just WAITING for you to say something they might not like!!!<br /><br />"Enough already. Just let me get back to my coding... sheesh."<br /><br />Ditto!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, buddy. Hope you had a fantabulous weekend!<br /><br />X to you and the family!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-64057291161809926242011-05-22T22:02:26.055-04:002011-05-22T22:02:26.055-04:00This sounds painfully similar to seminars I've...This sounds painfully similar to seminars I've been forced to attend in the past. These usually revolve around working better together as a team, problem solving, earning bogus certificates, or any other number of other by-the-numbers classroom instructions. All of these typically entail being trapped in a conference room with total strangers where we're each asked to be truly honest and open with each other. Listen, this isn't AA, so please don't expect me to open up my heart chakra and let the emotional baggage weep out of my pores just because I might have a new manager who want's to understand the "real me". Enough already. Just let me get back to my coding... sheesh.HermanTurniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448138758753193112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-9850348440854650692011-05-21T09:42:55.626-04:002011-05-21T09:42:55.626-04:00*clapping; jumping up and down*
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa...*clapping; jumping up and down*<br /><br />Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!<b>Akelamalu</b>. You're back!!! I hope you had a faaaaaabulous time on your trip to the U.S. You were soooooo missed! I can't wait to read all about it and see your photos!<br /><br />Yes, isn't role-playing ridiculous? I'm amazed at how many companies do this because I thought it was only the beauty industry.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by, m'dear! Have a super weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-91842387478853519192011-05-21T06:29:10.724-04:002011-05-21T06:29:10.724-04:00Whenever I had to go on courses (when I was workin...Whenever I had to go on courses (when I was working)role playing was the part I hated most too Ron. It's all so ridiculous isn't it? BTW I'm back! LOLAkelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-65455716754024497882011-05-20T21:43:37.764-04:002011-05-20T21:43:37.764-04:00Mel, Mel, Mel....I LOVE YOU!!!!!
You're comme...<b>Mel, Mel, Mel</b>....I LOVE YOU!!!!!<br /><br />You're comment was freakin' faaaaaaabulous and so spot on!!!!!!<br /><br />You summed it up perfectly in this one sentence....<br /><br />"--data is only as good as the honesty level of the people providing it--"<br /><br />THANK YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU!!!!!!<br /><br />And your <b>example:</b> by using the photo was FLAWLESS!!!!<br /><br />And this....<br /><br />"Well, that and I CAN do a role play when required. I can also mess with the other person who's suppose to be doing it with me so they get so flustered they just can't remember what it was that they were suppose to be doing.<br /><br />Now THAT is a good time!!!!!! *laughing* "<br /><br />Bwhahahahahahhahahahaha! You GO, Mel! I think I need to take some lessons from you!!!!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your wisdom and wit, dear lady! You ROCK!<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br /><br />((((( Mel )))))<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-524649274144220052011-05-20T21:31:06.115-04:002011-05-20T21:31:06.115-04:00Hello Dearest Linda~
"I get totally fahklump...Hello <b>Dearest Linda</b>~<br /><br />"I get totally fahklumpt" and then i figured it was a "ron-word" and you probably made it up as it so epitomizes what you are describing for some odd reason..."<br /><br />HA! No, it's actually a yiddish word for <b>confused</b>. If you google it, you'll see!<br /><br />I LOVE that word!!!!<br /><br />"but difficult to have to say back verbatim ANYTHING like this...selling is an art not a quiz...how silly!"<br /><br />OMG...thank you for saying that because you're 100% correct! Selling is an <b>art</b> not a quiz.<br /><br />"i'm surprised they wouldn't value the abilities of their employees' imagination and wit as well as info about a product.'<br /><br />I truly think they DO realize that and know that when we get back on the sales floor, we're ALL going to add our own unique way of selling. However, I think the role-playing is more to see you if we retained the information, which I personally have a hard time doing at first.<br /><br />"i always love the person who remembers ME not the ingredients in a given cream..."<br /><br />Yes, and that is something I try to do with my regular customers. People LOVE to hear their name remembered. I sell by building a trusted relationship with my customers, so they come back to me. In today's world...customer service is a lost art.<br /><br />Glad you like my new header and thank you for noticing. I wanted to change things up a bit on my blog (house cleaning). I also wanted to try a more narrow header instead of my other larger one. I think it makes reading my homepage blog post a bit easier when it downloads.<br /><br />And yes....I placed you under 'art blogs' months ago. I hope you like it under that category.<br /><br />Always so wonderful to see your comments, dear friend! Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you're feeling better and that your computer is mended.<br /><br />Have a FAB weekend!<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxoxoxRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-60058922423852956802011-05-20T21:22:42.769-04:002011-05-20T21:22:42.769-04:00*sigh*
NO thank you.
Seriously--'fidelity to...*sigh*<br /><br />NO thank you.<br /><br />Seriously--'fidelity to model' requires that you role play to get credentialed in some of the therapies you get trained in. And that's not once--that's every six months to show that you actually can DO what they trained you in. And THEN you can say you provide the therapy model.....maybe... In this data driven world, that's becoming more and more the 'practice'. And people 'buy it' because of the data.<br /><br />Hello?<br />Garbage in, garbage out--you can get data to say anything you like.<br /><br />Example: Let's count the number of folks who laughed at the photo. And then the number who immediately frowned because their legs are nicer than MINE......errrrr.....ummm....I mean their legs are nicer than yettobenamed?<br /><br />Fine.<br />I'm not sulking--really.....<br />Oh wait--data is only as good as the honesty level of the people providing it--yeah, that's what I was trying to say.<br />Well, that and I CAN do a role play when required. I can also mess with the other person who's suppose to be doing it with me so they get so flustered they just can't remember what it was that they were suppose to be doing.<br /><br />Now THAT is a good time!!!!!! *laughing*Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-9880020021195624772011-05-20T21:13:53.972-04:002011-05-20T21:13:53.972-04:00Hello Bijoux~
"Oh, I remember those training...Hello <b>Bijoux</b>~<br /><br />"Oh, I remember those training days quite well! Loved the free lunch or breakfast and whatever freebies were thrown my way!"<br /><br />Yes, aren't the lunch or breakfast, and the FREEBIES the best???? But gawd, you're right...these trainings can be very boring at times. Especially if the trainer is not entertaining.<br /><br />OMG, I use to work for a May Company too! Saks Fifth Avenue use to be owned my May, when I worked for them in Florida. They were a very good company to work for.<br /><br />"My favorite part of the job was being a secret shopper at the competition, which I guess could be considered a form of role play!"<br /><br />Oh WOW....I've ALWAYS wanted to be secret shopper! I always thought that would be so cool and fun! And yes, it IS a form of role-play!<br /><br />Always a delight to see you, my friend. Have a super weekend! Thank you for stopping by!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-87617901814807568802011-05-20T21:05:49.036-04:002011-05-20T21:05:49.036-04:00Hello Diane~
"devilishly funny. the tutu cos...Hello <b>Diane</b>~<br /><br />"devilishly funny. the tutu costume part, not the product sales introduction part."<br /><br />HA! I just couldn't resist using that photo!<br /><br />"I know what you mean, there is so much about business that seems awfully contrived with marginal value.<br /><br />Should I say more? Or keep my mouth shut? the latter, I think. It is the internet after all."<br /><br />Say no more. I know exactly what you mean. You're right...it seems awfully contrived with marginal value!<br /><br />I love my job, truly I do, however this role-playing stuff is for the birds!<br /><br />"She's been trying to make friends with that parakeet. We wanted for the bird to stay around so we can bring it indoors this winter and it won't freeze to death. I think she might be able to do it."<br /><br />Yup...and I bet she will! I soooooo enjoyed your last post with the photos. They were so precious!<br /><br />I didn't realize Cristy had had surgery!? Glad to hear she's recuperated well!<br /><br />Wishing you two a wonderful weekend!<br /><br />X to you both! Hugs!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-87286708636958311932011-05-20T20:56:47.453-04:002011-05-20T20:56:47.453-04:00Hiya Tracy~
"..."acting like I don’t kn...Hiya <b>Tracy</b>~<br /><br />"..."acting like I don’t know my ass from my face." Hahahaha!"<br /><br />Tee, hee! Aren't I silly? But, it's TRUE!!!!<br /><br />"Sell, sell, sell, away Ron...make us ladies beautiful.'<br /><br />Thank you. I actually LOVE what I do, as long as I can do it in my own way.<br /><br />Have a fantabulous weekend, my friend. And thank you for stopping by!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-13220045110979886182011-05-20T20:53:36.550-04:002011-05-20T20:53:36.550-04:00Hey Babs~
"I can't understand why these ...Hey <b>Babs</b>~<br /><br />"I can't understand why these companies want to use 'Role playing' as part of their training. I think it's ridiculous, false and not productive at all."<br /><br />I TOTALLY agree! False and not productive at all. I think it would much better if they simply asked questions at the end of the training; allowing people to just raise their hands and answer them.<br /><br />"The last photo is great. It's the legs that give it away, every time."<br /><br />Yeah, I agree! It's those muscular calves!<br /><br />Always so great to see you, Babs! Wishing you and Mo a wonderful weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-48061890337504382672011-05-20T20:49:21.234-04:002011-05-20T20:49:21.234-04:00Hiya Chrissy~
"How does it make you feel tha...Hiya <b>Chrissy</b>~<br /><br />"How does it make you feel that your husband doesn't want to have sex with you anymore??"<br /><br />OH. MY. GOD! I CANNOT believe that's one of the questions?!?!?! How horrible!<br /><br />Yeah, isn't role-playing so much FUN?<br /><br />NOT!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, girl. Have a great weekend too!<br /><br />Yeah, I heard we're getting clear skies and warm this weekend. Today, the weather was flawless. Cool and breezy!<br /><br />X to you, Bern, Vinny and Millie!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-77200551418101442372011-05-20T20:44:40.163-04:002011-05-20T20:44:40.163-04:00Hi SuziCate~
"I hate role playing, too! I al...Hi <b>SuziCate</b>~<br /><br />"I hate role playing, too! I always get the rotten role! I'd rather just go out and do it and learn as I go along!"<br /><br />Me too! Every time they call me to role-play I'm cast as the sales associate. I would much rather be the customer, so I can STUMP the sales associate - HA!<br /><br />Isn't the photo TUTU much?<br /><br />Always great seeing you, my friend! Have a faaaaaabulous weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-88410130540893783822011-05-20T18:40:38.472-04:002011-05-20T18:40:38.472-04:00Oh my GOD, I KNOW!! When I worked for Jenny Craig,...Oh my GOD, I KNOW!! When I worked for Jenny Craig, we had to role play ALL the time. <br /><br />"How does it make you feel that your husband doesn't want to have sex with you anymore??"<br /><br />I HATED it! I feel your pain.<br /><br />Have a great weekend! This is our first rain free in weeks. :-)Bobby Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17362990178566295070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-80393102154467016172011-05-20T15:27:29.896-04:002011-05-20T15:27:29.896-04:00I can't understand why these companies want to...I can't understand why these companies want to use 'Role playing' as part of their training. I think it's ridiculous, false and not productive at all. I absolutely could not do it and would probably end up making a joke out of it and annoying them.<br /><br />The last photo is great. It's the legs that give it away, every time :)Babs-beetlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10309239308633895951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-82676990579970662252011-05-20T15:03:55.458-04:002011-05-20T15:03:55.458-04:00..."acting like I don’t know my ass from my f......"acting like I don’t know my ass from my face." Hahahaha! I know some people who don't need acting skills to get confused by that. Sell, sell, sell, away Ron...make us ladies beautiful.Tracyhttp://www.ihaveabackbone.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-83292883824818874852011-05-20T13:17:40.776-04:002011-05-20T13:17:40.776-04:00devilishly funny. the tutu costume part, not the ...devilishly funny. the tutu costume part, not the product sales introduction part.<br /><br />I know what you mean, there is so much about business that seems awfully contrived with marginal value.<br /><br />Should I say more? Or keep my mouth shut? the latter, I think. It is the internet after all.<br /><br />But God love them all. Someone's job evaluation hinges on the perceived success of those role playing sessions, no doubt. Good for you for putting for the effort! yay! go team! whatever.<br /><br />xoxo - thanks for your earlier comments. Today is Cristy's last day of disability/recuperation after her surgery. She'll be back to work on Monday and is not at all happy about that. She's been trying to make friends with that parakeet. We wanted for the bird to stay around so we can bring it indoors this winter and it won't freeze to death. I think she might be able to do it. hugs :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-32600685362389053632011-05-20T12:53:27.272-04:002011-05-20T12:53:27.272-04:00I hate role playing, too! I always get the rotten ...I hate role playing, too! I always get the rotten role! I'd rather just go out and do it and learn as I go along! BTW, LOVE the photo!SuziCatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025931724313344438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-77954653385317963642011-05-20T12:39:02.214-04:002011-05-20T12:39:02.214-04:00Oh, I remember those training days quite well! Lo...Oh, I remember those training days quite well! Loved the free lunch or breakfast and whatever freebies were thrown my way! But gawd...most were dreadfully boring. I specifically remember a drapery one (I was manager of the Home store area for a May Dept.Store) where I thought I was going to drop dead of boredom.<br /><br />The role playing must be new because I have no memory of that. My favorite part of the job was being a secret shopper at the competition, which I guess could be considered a form of role play!Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.com