Comments on: How to Ask for Crochet Help

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:30:20 +0000

Yes! Exactly what you all said!

I get asked questions via email a lot and one thing that bothers me is when someone asks a question, then an hr later sends another email with the same question, then another after that. There should be at least a 24hr waiting period for you to let someone answer. Everyone doesn’t sit at their computer the whole day, at least I know I don’t.

Just my two cents!

By: Marsha

Marsha — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:25:07 +0000

I have to agree with the be polite comment.

I’ve worked in customer service and some people just think that they can be rude and nasty and that everyone will just be nice to them back. So if you want help, ask for it nicely and you will be helped very nicely in return. If you ask rudely, then you’re probably going to get a rude comment back. This goes for every industry, including crochet.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:19:25 +0000

I may have to link to your post for the college Chemistry courses I teach. The same principles hold true for asking questions of a professor.

By: Bethintx1

Bethintx1 — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:46:04 +0000

Well said! As a You Tube crochet instructor, I get lots of comments simply saying “it’s too hard.” or ” I’m confused!” instead of getting to the point. I’m willing to help, but I need the right information to be able to do so. Keep up the good work!

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:43:28 +0000

I have to totally agree with all the above. But I want to also add the following:

Be polite. I often get emails asking for help that are just rude! No one is going to help you if you’re not polite. A simple “thanks” at the end would do.

Do not whine, bitch, or complain. It makes you look immature and ignorant.

By: Candy Myura

Candy Myura — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:57:10 +0000

Although your blog is focused around crocheting, I wanted to acknowledge your excellent points about the human nature. People struggle to admit weakness. When more people can feel comfortable and have the tools and resources to ask for help, our business and communities will be so much better off.