People from California... - tanTALK

Reisha · 11-07-2005, 03:09 PM

Ok, not to start Tan Talk fuss here - but people from California and Florida think they know all there is to know about tanning. And that me - the one that is certified and owns the salon knows nothing.

I am in East Tennessee right outside of Knoxville. A couple of weeks ago we had a girl from Florida then yesterday we get a girl from California - both saying the same thing, "Oh no, I need to burn really good before I can start tanning." Then they both argued with me over the importance of lotions, saying that lotions are useless, especially those with bronzers becasue bronzers streak so bad...blaa, blaa, blaa.
No matter what I said they argued with it. I even think at one point I said the sky was blue and they said, "No, it's purple!"...

Has anyone else had this problem? I'm just venting...

Neon Beach · 11-07-2005, 03:20 PM

~snicker~

CAYENNE2005 · 11-07-2005, 03:21 PM

I have had people act like they know better but I don't say everyone from that particular state "knows it all." They are everywhere...IMO.

Tanzenite · 11-07-2005, 03:24 PM

I am sure it's not just people from Cali and Florida. There are alot of "them" out there.

COCONUT · 11-07-2005, 03:25 PM

oh yes they are everywhere...

tanthisbak · 11-07-2005, 05:15 PM

I live in california, where they burn at the beach, then tan. Thinking the burn turns to tan, Yeah its annoying

Tanology · 11-08-2005, 09:40 AM

That is when I basically say hey you know your skin (yeah right), and ask them if they are done signing the waiver form yet! There is no winning an arqument with those type of people so just let them do what they want and take their money with a smile, and tell them to enjoy!

tnannie · 11-08-2005, 10:34 AM

These people are everywhere!...it is a problem nationwide. Uneducated people. Find some good articles from the trade mags or smart tan info, make copies, and hand it out to these people. That is why we are here, to make the tanning world a better place. Hang in there Reisha, season has yet to begin....there are always those few customers who will just make you shake your head!

ALOHATANCA · 11-10-2005, 12:50 PM

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On 2005-11-07 15:21:00, CAYENNE2005 wrote:
I have had people act like they know better but I don't say everyone from that particular state "knows it all." They are everywhere...IMO.

Thats right they are everywhere , as I am in California & we are a certified salon so please don't say we are all like that like cayenne said. Unfortunitly people think that they have to turn pink to get a tan , they also think that the hotter hte bed the better the tan !! we ALL have to deal with this.

Tommy · 11-10-2005, 03:55 PM

Quote:
On 2005-11-08 09:40:00, Tanology wrote:
That is when I basically say hey you know your skin (yeah right), and ask them if they are done signing the waiver form yet!
LOL, bingo! The thing that amuses me, is that THAT basic attitude seems to be shared by BOTH the “Forest Gumps” AND the “Einsteins” of this world.
Go figure.

Tom

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11-07-2005, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
Reisha Join Date: Sep 20 2004 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Ok, not to start Tan Talk fuss here - but people from California and Florida think they know all there is to know about tanning. And that me - the one that is certified and owns the salon knows nothing. I am in East Tennessee right outside of Knoxville. A couple of weeks ago we had a girl from Florida then yesterday we get a girl from California - both saying the same thing, "Oh no, I need to burn really good before I can start tanning." Then they both argued with me over the importance of lotions, saying that lotions are useless, especially those with bronzers becasue bronzers streak so bad...blaa, blaa, blaa. No matter what I said they argued with it. I even think at one point I said the sky was blue and they said, "No, it's purple!"... Has anyone else had this problem? I'm just venting...

11-07-2005, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Neon Beach Join Date: Nov 30 2000 Location: Ontario Age: 61 Posts: 38,594 Rep Power: 107	~snicker~

11-07-2005, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
CAYENNE2005 I love Derf!! Join Date: Jan 31 2005 Location: Around the corner Age: 55 Posts: 1,730 Rep Power: 143	I have had people act like they know better but I don't say everyone from that particular state "knows it all." They are everywhere...IMO.

11-07-2005, 03:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tanzenite Don't you dare! Join Date: Jun 2 2005 Posts: 1,816 Rep Power: 30	I am sure it's not just people from Cali and Florida. There are alot of "them" out there.

11-07-2005, 03:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
COCONUT ~THE ORIGINAL COCO~ Join Date: Sep 2 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 4,990 Rep Power: 32	oh yes they are everywhere...

11-07-2005, 05:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
tanthisbak Waiting Confirmation Join Date: Jun 10 2005 Posts: 233 Rep Power: 0	I live in california, where they burn at the beach, then tan. Thinking the burn turns to tan, Yeah its annoying

11-08-2005, 09:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tanology BFF Police Patrol Join Date: Jul 23 2004 Location: BFF Headquarters!!!! Age: 49 Posts: 564 Rep Power: 71	That is when I basically say hey you know your skin (yeah right), and ask them if they are done signing the waiver form yet! There is no winning an arqument with those type of people so just let them do what they want and take their money with a smile, and tell them to enjoy!

11-08-2005, 10:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
tnannie I love Derf!! Join Date: Aug 16 2004 Location: nunya Age: 58 Posts: 1,849 Rep Power: 107	These people are everywhere!...it is a problem nationwide. Uneducated people. Find some good articles from the trade mags or smart tan info, make copies, and hand it out to these people. That is why we are here, to make the tanning world a better place. Hang in there Reisha, season has yet to begin....there are always those few customers who will just make you shake your head!

11-10-2005, 12:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
ALOHATANCA Tan Talk Industry Pro member Join Date: Nov 14 2003 Location: CALIFORNIA Age: 65 Posts: 3,455 Rep Power: 24	Quote: On 2005-11-07 15:21:00, CAYENNE2005 wrote: I have had people act like they know better but I don't say everyone from that particular state "knows it all." They are everywhere...IMO. Thats right they are everywhere , as I am in California & we are a certified salon so please don't say we are all like that like cayenne said. Unfortunitly people think that they have to turn pink to get a tan , they also think that the hotter hte bed the better the tan !! we ALL have to deal with this.

11-10-2005, 03:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tommy Join Date: Jul 16 2005 Posts: 283 Rep Power: 19	Quote: On 2005-11-08 09:40:00, Tanology wrote: That is when I basically say hey you know your skin (yeah right), and ask them if they are done signing the waiver form yet! LOL, bingo! The thing that amuses me, is that THAT basic attitude seems to be shared by BOTH the “Forest Gumps” AND the “Einsteins” of this world. Go figure. Tom

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