DIOR Chat thread!

[**Chanel**]

Originally Posted by An4

I wrote about it here - DIOR Chat thread! and the producer is here - http://www.kozmetika-afrodita.com/en...ive-skin-1.php but I think they're only exporting it in our region. my beautician likes their products, and a lot of salons here use their professional line. I bought it in August, because I needed something with a UV filter (it doesn't say what the SPF is) and I didn't expect much from it since it was only about 7 euro, so I only applied it a few times, but Nat convinced me I should use it more often, so I decided to try it out until I get a consult from Dr. Hauschka people (they have free consult you just have to apply for it) and so far it works. I posted you the links so you can look for something similar according to the ingredients. driving is ok so far, it's my 28th lesson, and I took my SO with me tonight, he was scared at first but later admitted I was good I think I'll pay for some extra lessons before the test, 35 lessons is just not enough. Max is so much better, Igor sounds too rough. plus he probably feels bigger when you call him Max you did such a nice this saving him, and yes it's shelter, pound or asylum, it's all fine. we use asylum (azil) here also.

I'll have a look at that creme .
Glad that shelter was the right word, my English is not very good you know, sometimes I'm afraid I say something weird .
Good luck with the driving lessons and have fun tonight !

[**Chanel**]

Originally Posted by joviscot

I do the lottery 3xs a week so fingers crossed I win the Euro Lotto tonight - £90m !! OH MY!!

Wow, that's a lot of money !
I'll pray for you too, if you play 3 times a week you must win something nice one day .

[joviscot]

You would think but am still waiting!! <sigh>

[**Chanel**]

^^ Crossing my fingers for you. If you believe, maybe one day it will happen, you never know right ?
Have a nice weekend .

[joviscot]

Well 2 pople from the UK split the 90m jackpot but I wasnt one of them - *!*!@!**

[madchixrock]

Originally Posted by joviscot

Well 2 pople from the UK split the 90m jackpot but I wasnt one of them - *!*!@!**

Glad to see you're so happy for the winners, lol

[An4]

sorry you didn't win anything jovi... keep trying, we'll help

the party I went to was nothing special. my friend insists on these parties for her birthday, but she mixes different people who have little in common, so they usually just group into 2-3 with people they know. the food was scarce, but at least the booze was there
I was wondering - what's it like in your culture regarding food? for instance, here we really try to make our guest feel welcome and we love treating them. there's always a lot of food (of course, that depends whether you came to visit or just for a cup of coffee, in which case we'll offer cookies/cakes) but we make sure you never leave hungry. I've heard that in some countries, for instance in protestant cultures etc., guests are asked, before they come to dinner, how much they would eat. I understand this, people don't like to waste food, but how do you know how much you'll eat? sometimes I'm not that hungry, sometimes I could eat a horse, so how do you know in advance?
here people usually say that if all the food is gone before the party is over your guest were probably left hungry

[La Comtesse]

Originally Posted by joviscot

When I first moved up here, I was out and about and tried to get entry into a boutique. It was one of the "ring the bell, they look you up and down then you might get in or not"!! Well the woman wouldnt let me in so I left!! Fast forward to August this year. I was dressed casually (jeans, tshirt, trainers etc). So tried at their new store ...... but this didnt have a bell you just walked in. Well I opened the door and the SA came up to me and said I couldnt come in ..... no explanation nothing ...... as I turned to go back out the door, she then saw my Chanel GST and my J12 on my wrist and practically begged me to come in!! I said "too late dear - thats twice you have refused me entry, never again". I was ranting on my mobile to hubby walking down the road!! Took me ages to calm down!!

This is disgusting. I can't believe that people are still being treated this way. And Joviscot, it seems like you are not alone--there are posts all over the forum claiming the same kind of treatment from all different boutiques. What are the managers of these places thinking? In my experience, the people with the most money rarely dress up to go shopping. So, how can they determine who is going to buy?--And furthermore, why should it matter? I think part of the brand image should be polite SAs and great service for everyone.

I give you credit, because I would not have tried to gain entry twice. And I doubt I would buy anything from a brand that treated potential customers that way--unless I received some kind of sincere apology from corporate headquarters.

I can only recall having simiilar (but not as bad) treatment twice. One was in a boutique in an area known for "fake wealth." The SA's there are mostly obnoxious to everyone (but I imagnine they are very nice with people buying on stolen credit cards because I don't think they are very good at assessing their customers, and should stick to waiting on them instead). The other was in a small town when I was on vacation. There is an old thread somewhere in tpf where someone did a scientific study on whether rude SAs were part of a marketing psychology--something along the lines of-- the more you have to go through (i.e., painful treatment from rude SAs) to get something, the more perceived value it has to you. If this is a new part of brand marketing, I think they would be better off with other strategies.

[La Comtesse]

Ana- I'm happy to see your new bag has arrived. It's beautiful, and your pictures are lovely.

I don't know if I can comment on cultural differences regarding food (and maybe you were directing that question to Chanel?) but I find that with every different culture I have been exposed to, there is always an abundance of food served. But maybe that is because of the individuals I have known and not a cultural difference. I have never heard of someone being asked in advance how much they would eat . I'm curious if others have experienced that.

[An4]

thank you La Comtesse.

no, my question was asked generally, I'd like to hear people's experiences. I also never had that experience, being asked how much I would eat, so I was curious was it true, because I often heard of it. it might just be some myth. the relationship to food is very important part of every culture, so I think it's one of the nicer ways to explore it.

I remember my dad was in Prague once, and he really loves it there. he was planning on going to a dinner in a pub together with three of his friends. the beer and food are great, so they were all looking forward to it. but the wife of one of their friends from a town near Prague insisted they all come to their house for dinner, she said she had been cooking and planned on having them. they didn't want to offend her or their friend so they went, but after dinner was served they felt uncomfortable, because the food was scarce and they were really hungry. the lady served them something like 4-5 pieces of lean meat with lettuce and bread (there were 5 of them at the table). I mean, I laughed, I told him she probably was very concerned about their health, because there's nothing wrong with that dinner, but still... like I said, sometimes you're not hungry, sometimes you are, it's nice to have a choice.
they did appreciate the gesture, but why bother cooking if you're not going to make enough? Prague has such wonderful pubs, I'd rather take my friends there or just meet with them for beer afterwards if I didn't have the money for dinner.
I don't mean to offend anyone, I love Prague, this was an isolated case and it's really curious I think.

I personally don't remember any experiences like that from abroad (I had a couple here in my country though, which is really unorthodox). Everyone was always very thoughtful and I always tried something new.

so, how about your experiences?

[La Comtesse]

I wonder if the family that invited him was having money problems? Or maybe they just eat very little themselves and thought they were serving plenty of food? In my own family, people get annoyed at how often they are offered more and more food when you go to someones house. And whenever I visit my favorite cities I have a list of places to go eat first, even before shopping. I do have friends who eat much less than I do. When I visit them, I bring a lot of food back to their house from my favorite bakeries and places in the area.

[An4]

my grandmother is like that - no matter how much you eat she keeps offering you more, it's really annoying but in a sweet way

I know, I asked my dad that, but they weren't having money problems, they're well off. they're really nice people, I guess they're just different, that's why I was curious - is it like a cultural or an individual thing? like you said, maybe they just eat little.
well, even if you have money problems, I think it's better not to insist on having people come to dinner. no one will blame you. I don't like it when something is done "because it's supposed to be done". why?

I felt pushed into a lot of things because I didn't want to hurt those people... where's the line? I don't want to burden my friends and I'm very understanding, e.g. when it's my birthday I'm sincerely happy when they remember it and send me a text message. that's it. or if we're supposed to meet and they change their mind - it's fine, they just have to let me know an hour before. my point is - I'm flexible and I'm there for my friends. that's why I'm annoyed when people are not understanding when it comes to somethings that I don't want to do. I don't like weddings, so I avoid them. the only wedding I liked was a small wedding in Rhode Island, completely opposite of the tacky fests we have here. I also don't like big parties with a bunch of people I don't know and really have no interest in knowing. I know it's a great way to meet people, but it's usually very loud and crowded, so it doesn't work. I sound so old right?
I love my friends, but I like intimate gatherings, small parties at someone's home or at a local pub, I like feeling cozy. theater, movies... sign me up.
I have to learn to say no...

[La Comtesse]

Chanel-I just saw the picture of your dog, Max. He is adorable. Is he a French Bulldog?

[La Comtesse]

^^I understand what you mean completely, Ana. You don't sound old. I think you just reach an age where you value your time more than meeting a lot of new people or living your life to please others.

My grandparents and great-grandmother were the greatest offenders when it came to offering too much food also. But it was in a very sweet way. I just tell my house guests (who are staying with me for a period of time) to help themselves to any food in the house (since I don't want to constantly be asking if they are hungry). And before they arrive, I ask them what they would like me to get them from the store. Probably because of my grandparents, I am always conscious that a visitor may be hungry.

[An4]

La Comtesse, I think we'd get along really nicely!
I often have guests and I always make sure they have everything they need. I bought a new comfortable couch, when it's spread out it's 160x200 cm so my friends or siblings have a comfortable place to sleep when they visit (I have one-bedroom apartment, but when I grow up I'll have a guest room ).
I just know how wonderful it feels when I'm welcomed in a nice way.
Thanks for the support sweety!