The LIW Small Talk Thread

[vc10um]

I have to agree with HH. I mean, the only time I can think of where you''ve done a tasting after booking is when you book a reception venue with on-site catering and you''re choosing your menu. They should at least provide you with a small sample of their offerings before booking...then a full smattering of options to taste after!

 

[winelover23]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:08:23 PM
Author: Hudson_Hawk
I think that''s a bogus business practice in my opinion. Granted it''s an expense, but running a successful business requires investment! For me this would be a deal breaker.

I''m glad you said that because this is my instinct. Cheap ass douchebags.

 

[sunnyd]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:08:23 PM
Author: Hudson_Hawk
I think that''s a bogus business practice in my opinion. Granted it''s an expense, but running a successful business requires investment! For me this would be a deal breaker.

Ditto. It''s so dumb. Can you offer to pay for the tasting?

 

[winelover23]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:12:45 PM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 1/13/2010 3:08:23 PM
Author: Hudson_Hawk
I think that''s a bogus business practice in my opinion. Granted it''s an expense, but running a successful business requires investment! For me this would be a deal breaker.

Ditto. It''s so dumb. Can you offer to pay for the tasting?

Perhaps....

 

[vc10um]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:14:03 PM
Author: winelover23

Date: 1/13/2010 3:12:45 PM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 1/13/2010 3:08:23 PM
Author: Hudson_Hawk
I think that''s a bogus business practice in my opinion. Granted it''s an expense, but running a successful business requires investment! For me this would be a deal breaker.

Ditto. It''s so dumb. Can you offer to pay for the tasting?

Perhaps....

If you DO, and you book them, make them take the tasting fee out of your deposit.

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

Good idea VC!

 

[hisdiamondgirl]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:12:45 PM
Author: sunnyd

Date: 1/13/2010 3:08:23 PM
Author: Hudson_Hawk
I think that''s a bogus business practice in my opinion. Granted it''s an expense, but running a successful business requires investment! For me this would be a deal breaker.

Ditto. It''s so dumb. Can you offer to pay for the tasting?

Yeah, I never quite understood this. What''s the point of tasting it AFTER you''re already locked in! But I''ve seen this done this way in quite a few places!

 

[hisdiamondgirl]

Ummmm, where did everybody go? Are you all actually getting work done?

 

[Bia]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:37:25 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl
Ummmm, where did everybody go? Are you all actually getting work done?

believe it or not, I actually got busy

 

[winelover23]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:37:25 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl
Ummmm, where did everybody go? Are you all actually getting work done?

I''m here, I was talking to my bf who is coming into town this weekend! YAY!!!!! I''m asking her to be a bridesmaid so I''m DYING for her to get here!

 

[hisdiamondgirl]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:39:43 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 1/13/2010 3:37:25 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl
Ummmm, where did everybody go? Are you all actually getting work done?

believe it or not, I actually got busy

Well, i choose not to believe it

I need to switch my holiday avatar out!

 

[Lauren8211]

...also busy.

but lurking!!

 

[hisdiamondgirl]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:41:08 PM
Author: winelover23

Date: 1/13/2010 3:37:25 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl
Ummmm, where did everybody go? Are you all actually getting work done?

I''m here, I was talking to my bf who is coming into town this weekend! YAY!!!!! I''m asking her to be a bridesmaid so I''m DYING for her to get here!

That is so exciting!!!! I don''t think I''m having bridesmaids! Hmmm, I don''t know. My sis will definitely be my maid of honor but I don''t really have close close female friends like that, maybe I''ll have a brideslad

or SO''s two sisters...

 

[hisdiamondgirl]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:41:20 PM
Author: elledizzy5
...also busy.

but lurking!!

I also choose not to believe this!

 

[Bia]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:41:15 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl

Date: 1/13/2010 3:39:43 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 1/13/2010 3:37:25 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl
Ummmm, where did everybody go? Are you all actually getting work done?

believe it or not, I actually got busy

Well, i choose not to believe it

I need to switch my holiday avatar out!

yes, time. I did mine yesterday. now I just have to take my Christmas tree down! (shameful, I know people!...and yes, it''s dry as a bone)

 

[sunnyd]

I''m here. Also stalking my inbox.

 

[TooPatient]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:37:25 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl
Ummmm, where did everybody go? Are you all actually getting work done?

Copying receipts for supplies I bought so I can get reimbursed.

 

[vc10um]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:42:53 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl

Date: 1/13/2010 3:41:08 PM
Author: winelover23

Date: 1/13/2010 3:37:25 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl
Ummmm, where did everybody go? Are you all actually getting work done?

I'm here, I was talking to my bf who is coming into town this weekend! YAY!!!!! I'm asking her to be a bridesmaid so I'm DYING for her to get here!

That is so exciting!!!! I don't think I'm having bridesmaids! Hmmm, I don't know. My sis will definitely be my maid of honor but I don't really have close close female friends like that, maybe I'll have a brideslad

or SO's two sisters...

Oh yay, WL!!! That sounds fun! HDG, I'll only be having 2 since A only wants his 2 brothers. Next on my list of people, though, would be a brideslad!

ETA: I was across the hall chatting about work and not-work with one of my coworkers.

 

[winelover23]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:42:53 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl

Date: 1/13/2010 3:41:08 PM
Author: winelover23

Date: 1/13/2010 3:37:25 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl
Ummmm, where did everybody go? Are you all actually getting work done?

I''m here, I was talking to my bf who is coming into town this weekend! YAY!!!!! I''m asking her to be a bridesmaid so I''m DYING for her to get here!

That is so exciting!!!! I don''t think I''m having bridesmaids! Hmmm, I don''t know. My sis will definitely be my maid of honor but I don''t really have close close female friends like that, maybe I''ll have a brideslad

or SO''s two sisters...

I''m having them because J is having groomsmen otherwise I probably wouldn''t.

 

[vc10um]

Okay. My friend''s mom is doing a project for an MBA. Basically they have to start up their own company, make the website, do the marketing, etc. She''s going to be starting a jewelry company, selling mid-range ($50-100) good quality jewelry using crystals and low $/ctw gems. They''re trying to name the company and want it to convey the iea . The following are on the table:

Snobby Jewels
Bratty Bling
Stuck Up Sparkles
Sassy Sparklies

Which would you most likely buy from? Which would you definitely NOT buy from? Have any other ideas for names?

 

[hisdiamondgirl]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:50:25 PM
Author: winelover23

Date: 1/13/2010 3:42:53 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl

Date: 1/13/2010 3:41:08 PM
Author: winelover23

Date: 1/13/2010 3:37:25 PM
Author: hisdiamondgirl
Ummmm, where did everybody go? Are you all actually getting work done?

I''m here, I was talking to my bf who is coming into town this weekend! YAY!!!!! I''m asking her to be a bridesmaid so I''m DYING for her to get here!

That is so exciting!!!! I don''t think I''m having bridesmaids! Hmmm, I don''t know. My sis will definitely be my maid of honor but I don''t really have close close female friends like that, maybe I''ll have a brideslad

or SO''s two sisters...

I''m having them because J is having groomsmen otherwise I probably wouldn''t.

Yeah, I guess I''ll see what SO wants to do. I figured it might also be a nice way to include his sisters in the wedding. Meh, we''ll see!

 

[TooPatient]

Ignoring the bad formatting, does this show me as identifying with Israel, world Jewry, local community, & synagogue?


Israel
I like to follow the accomplishments of scientists and others in Israel. It is exciting to hear the progress that has been (and is being) made in technology, agriculture, and defense. Israel is an important place and it makes me happy to see so many successful things going on there. When I finish with school (hopefully sooner) I’d love to visit Israel and spend some time there.

World Jewry
There are many Jewish communities all around the world. This creates a huge diversity of food, music, art, and opinions. Even with all of the differences, there are things that are shared by all of the communities around the world. It is so interesting to be able to post a question or comment on a forum and get to hear back from people in Germany, France, Morocco, Spain, Canada, and more.

Local community
I recently signed up on ShabbatDinnerCrowd.com. I’m really excited to get to meet more people from the local community in a less formal setting. There have been barbeques, concerts, and other events but they are too large to really get to know anyone very well.

Synagogue
I have gotten to meet many people at HNT and am enjoying getting to know them better. The block parties have been a lot of fun and a lot easier to meet people. Hosting the summer party in Sammamish was the best thing we did all summer. It is great to know that so many people live in Sammamish/Issaquah.
The Torahthon and other classes are a nice way to get to meet even more people from Herzl and others in the community. I love the classes that really get going debating different views and digging deep into what stuff means. It is really when you get to learn about who the other people in the class are and how they view things.

 

[Bia]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:53:21 PM
Author: vc10um
Okay. My friend''s mom is doing a project for an MBA. Basically they have to start up their own company, make the website, do the marketing, etc. She''s going to be starting a jewelry company, selling mid-range ($50-100) good quality jewelry using crystals and low $/ctw gems. They''re trying to name the company and want it to convey the iea . The following are on the table:

Snobby Jewels
Bratty Bling
Stuck Up Sparkles
Sassy Sparklies

Which would you most likely buy from? Which would you definitely NOT buy from? Have any other ideas for names?

Why are ''Stuck Up,'' ''Snobby,'' ''Bratty'' being considered? Is there a reason? I don''t like any of the names, truthfully.

 

[hisdiamondgirl]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:53:21 PM
Author: vc10um
Okay. My friend''s mom is doing a project for an MBA. Basically they have to start up their own company, make the website, do the marketing, etc. She''s going to be starting a jewelry company, selling mid-range ($50-100) good quality jewelry using crystals and low $/ctw gems. They''re trying to name the company and want it to convey the iea . The following are on the table:

Snobby Jewels
Bratty Bling
Stuck Up Sparkles
Sassy Sparklies

Which would you most likely buy from? Which would you definitely NOT buy from? Have any other ideas for names?

I probably would only be inclined to buy from a "Sassy Sparklies."

 

[TooPatient]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:53:21 PM
Author: vc10um
Okay. My friend''s mom is doing a project for an MBA. Basically they have to start up their own company, make the website, do the marketing, etc. She''s going to be starting a jewelry company, selling mid-range ($50-100) good quality jewelry using crystals and low $/ctw gems. They''re trying to name the company and want it to convey the iea . The following are on the table:

Snobby Jewels
Bratty Bling
Stuck Up Sparkles
Sassy Sparklies

Which would you most likely buy from? Which would you definitely NOT buy from? Have any other ideas for names?

I like Sassy Sparklies.

Bratty Bling I wouldn''t go near.

 

[Clairitek]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:53:21 PM
Author: vc10um
Okay. My friend''s mom is doing a project for an MBA. Basically they have to start up their own company, make the website, do the marketing, etc. She''s going to be starting a jewelry company, selling mid-range ($50-100) good quality jewelry using crystals and low $/ctw gems. They''re trying to name the company and want it to convey the iea . The following are on the table:

Snobby Jewels
Bratty Bling
Stuck Up Sparkles
Sassy Sparklies

Which would you most likely buy from? Which would you definitely NOT buy from? Have any other ideas for names?

Sassy Sparklies would be a maybe.

Probably wouldn''t buy from the other 3 options because the names are sort of odd, IMO. I can easily imagine how jewelry could be sassy (in a good way) but snobby, bratty, and stuck up are not really sentiments I would want to have towards my accessories. If that makes sense.

Are these the only options or is she going to add more based on the feedback?

 

[vc10um]

Date: 1/13/2010 3:57:03 PM
Author: Bia

Date: 1/13/2010 3:53:21 PM
Author: vc10um
Okay. My friend''s mom is doing a project for an MBA. Basically they have to start up their own company, make the website, do the marketing, etc. She''s going to be starting a jewelry company, selling mid-range ($50-100) good quality jewelry using crystals and low $/ctw gems. They''re trying to name the company and want it to convey the iea . The following are on the table:

Snobby Jewels
Bratty Bling
Stuck Up Sparkles
Sassy Sparklies

Which would you most likely buy from? Which would you definitely NOT buy from? Have any other ideas for names?

Why are ''Stuck Up,'' ''Snobby,'' ''Bratty'' being considered? Is there a reason? I don''t like any of the names, truthfully.

Not sure. Possibly to differentiate as higher-end from some of the other mail-order jewelry companies? (They''d be selling these catalogue and Mary Kay Party style...)

 

[vc10um]

Date: 1/13/2010 4:02:26 PM
Author: Clairitek

Date: 1/13/2010 3:53:21 PM
Author: vc10um
Okay. My friend''s mom is doing a project for an MBA. Basically they have to start up their own company, make the website, do the marketing, etc. She''s going to be starting a jewelry company, selling mid-range ($50-100) good quality jewelry using crystals and low $/ctw gems. They''re trying to name the company and want it to convey the iea . The following are on the table:

Snobby Jewels
Bratty Bling
Stuck Up Sparkles
Sassy Sparklies

Which would you most likely buy from? Which would you definitely NOT buy from? Have any other ideas for names?

Sassy Sparklies would be a maybe.

Probably wouldn''t buy from the other 3 options because the names are sort of odd, IMO. I can easily imagine how jewelry could be sassy (in a good way) but snobby, bratty, and stuck up are not really sentiments I would want to have towards my accessories. If that makes sense.

Are these the only options or is she going to add more based on the feedback?

I''m hoping they add more once I tell them the first 3 are out.

LOL.

PS: We''re almost on page 500!!!

 

[Lauren8211]

Date: 1/13/2010 4:03:30 PM
Author: vc10um

Date: 1/13/2010 4:02:26 PM
Author: Clairitek

Date: 1/13/2010 3:53:21 PM
Author: vc10um
Okay. My friend''s mom is doing a project for an MBA. Basically they have to start up their own company, make the website, do the marketing, etc. She''s going to be starting a jewelry company, selling mid-range ($50-100) good quality jewelry using crystals and low $/ctw gems. They''re trying to name the company and want it to convey the iea . The following are on the table:

Snobby Jewels
Bratty Bling
Stuck Up Sparkles
Sassy Sparklies

Which would you most likely buy from? Which would you definitely NOT buy from? Have any other ideas for names?

Sassy Sparklies would be a maybe.

Probably wouldn''t buy from the other 3 options because the names are sort of odd, IMO. I can easily imagine how jewelry could be sassy (in a good way) but snobby, bratty, and stuck up are not really sentiments I would want to have towards my accessories. If that makes sense.

Are these the only options or is she going to add more based on the feedback?

I''m hoping they add more once I tell them the first 3 are out.

LOL.

PS: We''re almost on page 500!!!

I just saw that VC!! Yay for page 500!!

 

[TooPatient]

Date: 1/13/2010 4:03:30 PM
Author: vc10um

Date: 1/13/2010 4:02:26 PM
Author: Clairitek

Date: 1/13/2010 3:53:21 PM
Author: vc10um
Okay. My friend''s mom is doing a project for an MBA. Basically they have to start up their own company, make the website, do the marketing, etc. She''s going to be starting a jewelry company, selling mid-range ($50-100) good quality jewelry using crystals and low $/ctw gems. They''re trying to name the company and want it to convey the iea . The following are on the table:

Snobby Jewels
Bratty Bling
Stuck Up Sparkles
Sassy Sparklies

Which would you most likely buy from? Which would you definitely NOT buy from? Have any other ideas for names?

Sassy Sparklies would be a maybe.

Probably wouldn''t buy from the other 3 options because the names are sort of odd, IMO. I can easily imagine how jewelry could be sassy (in a good way) but snobby, bratty, and stuck up are not really sentiments I would want to have towards my accessories. If that makes sense.

Are these the only options or is she going to add more based on the feedback?

I''m hoping they add more once I tell them the first 3 are out.

LOL.

PS: We''re almost on page 500!!!

I hope they do add more options. Especially those three come accross as obnoxious. Low end & not really serious or over price & not really serious.
I''d expect it to be somewhere a teenager would go to buy cheap, gawdy, fake stuff.