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Some People Just Don't Get It
Mar. 4th, 2009 09:42 amMy poor mom is a creative person who does a creative job for people who do not understand the creative process.
Instead of ordering flowers from their usual, trusted provider, the boss-lady wanted to try someplace new. Because instead of getting bunches of daffodils (I think it was daffs anyway) for $1.75/bunch at one or two bunches, they could try this new place where they had to buy 20 bunches at $1.60/bunch.
There are several problems that have Mom upset. Since they haven't dealt with this provider before, they don't know what sort of product they'll be getting. Especially because local growers are behind this year due to the cold weather. The boss-lady also said that the flowers will be great for Jr. Miss next weekend. But these other people on deliver to the area on Monday or Friday. Friday will be to late and Monday is almost too early.
The quality thing really is a big issue for Mom. When you put together an arrangement, you want to use the best materials possible. She puts things together with the view, "Is this something I would buy?" Having to do an arrangement with crap materials reflects badly on her. Which then reflects badly on the store, which the boss-lady does not seem to understand. She just thinks Mom slaps stuff together and it isn't hard.
Something I think anyone who does something creative knows is completely and ridiculously untrue.
Mom had a bit of a rant this morning and I felt the need to...get it out there, too. Because it's frustrating and I feel for her. And really, why are people so dumb?
Instead of ordering flowers from their usual, trusted provider, the boss-lady wanted to try someplace new. Because instead of getting bunches of daffodils (I think it was daffs anyway) for $1.75/bunch at one or two bunches, they could try this new place where they had to buy 20 bunches at $1.60/bunch.
There are several problems that have Mom upset. Since they haven't dealt with this provider before, they don't know what sort of product they'll be getting. Especially because local growers are behind this year due to the cold weather. The boss-lady also said that the flowers will be great for Jr. Miss next weekend. But these other people on deliver to the area on Monday or Friday. Friday will be to late and Monday is almost too early.
The quality thing really is a big issue for Mom. When you put together an arrangement, you want to use the best materials possible. She puts things together with the view, "Is this something I would buy?" Having to do an arrangement with crap materials reflects badly on her. Which then reflects badly on the store, which the boss-lady does not seem to understand. She just thinks Mom slaps stuff together and it isn't hard.
Something I think anyone who does something creative knows is completely and ridiculously untrue.
Mom had a bit of a rant this morning and I felt the need to...get it out there, too. Because it's frustrating and I feel for her. And really, why are people so dumb?
