Kaustubh
Member • Nov 20, 2015
Practising Doctor Tried To Scare Me To Buy Nutrilite (Amway) Products
About three days ago, I received a call from a practising doctor; asking for an appointment (yeah, doctor asked for my appointment). He offered a credible reference (another doctor who my family knows) from where he got my phone number; and wanted to meet. I was told that it's about discussing the alarming rise of diseases among young people (like me) and the doctor wanted to meet me in person; because he couldn't 'explain' everything over the phone.
Since the references he made were all right, we scheduled a meet at my home. From experience, when something can't be explained over the phone - it basically means the person is trying to 'sell' you something. It's always like that.
The doctor showed up right on time and the discussion began with how all the lifestyle diseases are growing and people are unaware of it. The discussion went like this -
Doctor (D): So is there any history of diseases in your family?
Me: Nope.
D: That's good. Are you aware that all the lifestyle diseases are growing rapidly in the society? Arthritis, BP, Cholesterol (...the ABCD...of lifestyle diseases). In the recent times we've seen several cases among young people. It's very alarming. What do you think could be the reason?
Me: Bad eating habits, smoking, drinking, lack of exercise, stress...
D: Correct. Stress is an accelerator for all these diseases. How do you think can we prevent these diseases?
Me: Well, by gaining total control what we intake and of course, exercising regularly and living a stress-free life.
D: But do you know, Dr. X (famous personality in the city) collapsed during his morning walk? He was regular at exercise and followed diet.
Me: [meh!]. Oh, sorry to hear that.
D: So, what's the solution now?
Me: [ok, buddy. Show me the miracle cure for life]. I've no clue, doctor. Tell me what's the fix?
D: [takes out surveys, reports that basically show how screwed our general health is and there is absolutely no way out, except the magic product]. See these charts! All the leading publications are saying that our food is contaminated with pesticides. These are the main reasons for all the diseases. The poison we eat through our food causes oxidation in our blood and that basically creates bad chemicals in our body. We must find out a way to reverse this process! Do you agree?
Me: Yes, right. [show me that damned product]
D: How do you think we can fix this problem?
Me: I've no clue sir. I really want to know. [heheh]
[...imaginary...God-like music plays in the background, winds blow the curtains, the room fills with bright light...]
D: THIS: Takes out a white bottle "Nutrilite (by Amway)". My entire family eats these pills. One pill is equivalent to 20 fruits! [Takes out the pill and hands it over to me]
Me: [WTF?]
D: Try it! My entire family eats this daily. It's got the fruit extracts essential for your body.
My kid enters the room.
D: Do you know how risky the food these days is for the kids? Most of them will begin suffering by the time they become adults. The situation is so bad. Let me show you this powder, the protein power. [Takes out another bottle, takes a pinch of the power and tries to give it to my kid. She refuses and hence, the powder is now handed over to me]. Taste it and tell me.
Me: Hmm. Good! [Yuck! Bournvita taste ....I hated it since the beginning of time]. You've got interesting products.
...and having confirmed that the doctor was indeed trying to sell me Neutrilite products; or probably a subscription; I used my regular escape techniques to end the meeting. This involved showing great interest but 'getting back' after studying the whole offer.
Second day - the doctor called for a follow up. I could not pick up the phone.
Another call day after: I picked up the phone.
D: So, have you decided?
Me: What?
D: That you need good supplements for your family?
Me: Umm, well no.
D: No? Ahh! You should become scientist and research what's good for your kid! Don't let your indecision affect her life. She's already suffered for last two days.
WAAADDDAAFFF...??????
Me: Okay, sir. Let me be very clear with you. I totally hate that network marketing brand Amway and I don't want any of its products. I'm happy eating home-made food and just be content with it. If I change my mind, I will be in touch with you.
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Well, that's how the entire episode was. More than the Neutrilite products and Amway brand, I disliked that the doctor's entire approach was to scare me off to buy products. This strategy might have worked on most of the people who take doctor's advice as a word of God; and what I think Amway wants to cash on.
Has Amway tried to contact you through their agents? What's your take on Neutrilite, Amway and their products?
Since the references he made were all right, we scheduled a meet at my home. From experience, when something can't be explained over the phone - it basically means the person is trying to 'sell' you something. It's always like that.
The doctor showed up right on time and the discussion began with how all the lifestyle diseases are growing and people are unaware of it. The discussion went like this -
Doctor (D): So is there any history of diseases in your family?
Me: Nope.
D: That's good. Are you aware that all the lifestyle diseases are growing rapidly in the society? Arthritis, BP, Cholesterol (...the ABCD...of lifestyle diseases). In the recent times we've seen several cases among young people. It's very alarming. What do you think could be the reason?
Me: Bad eating habits, smoking, drinking, lack of exercise, stress...
D: Correct. Stress is an accelerator for all these diseases. How do you think can we prevent these diseases?
Me: Well, by gaining total control what we intake and of course, exercising regularly and living a stress-free life.
D: But do you know, Dr. X (famous personality in the city) collapsed during his morning walk? He was regular at exercise and followed diet.
Me: [meh!]. Oh, sorry to hear that.
D: So, what's the solution now?
Me: [ok, buddy. Show me the miracle cure for life]. I've no clue, doctor. Tell me what's the fix?
D: [takes out surveys, reports that basically show how screwed our general health is and there is absolutely no way out, except the magic product]. See these charts! All the leading publications are saying that our food is contaminated with pesticides. These are the main reasons for all the diseases. The poison we eat through our food causes oxidation in our blood and that basically creates bad chemicals in our body. We must find out a way to reverse this process! Do you agree?
Me: Yes, right. [show me that damned product]
D: How do you think we can fix this problem?
Me: I've no clue sir. I really want to know. [heheh]
[...imaginary...God-like music plays in the background, winds blow the curtains, the room fills with bright light...]
D: THIS: Takes out a white bottle "Nutrilite (by Amway)". My entire family eats these pills. One pill is equivalent to 20 fruits! [Takes out the pill and hands it over to me]
Me: [WTF?]
D: Try it! My entire family eats this daily. It's got the fruit extracts essential for your body.
My kid enters the room.
D: Do you know how risky the food these days is for the kids? Most of them will begin suffering by the time they become adults. The situation is so bad. Let me show you this powder, the protein power. [Takes out another bottle, takes a pinch of the power and tries to give it to my kid. She refuses and hence, the powder is now handed over to me]. Taste it and tell me.
Me: Hmm. Good! [Yuck! Bournvita taste ....I hated it since the beginning of time]. You've got interesting products.
...and having confirmed that the doctor was indeed trying to sell me Neutrilite products; or probably a subscription; I used my regular escape techniques to end the meeting. This involved showing great interest but 'getting back' after studying the whole offer.
Second day - the doctor called for a follow up. I could not pick up the phone.
Another call day after: I picked up the phone.
D: So, have you decided?
Me: What?
D: That you need good supplements for your family?
Me: Umm, well no.
D: No? Ahh! You should become scientist and research what's good for your kid! Don't let your indecision affect her life. She's already suffered for last two days.
WAAADDDAAFFF...??????
Me: Okay, sir. Let me be very clear with you. I totally hate that network marketing brand Amway and I don't want any of its products. I'm happy eating home-made food and just be content with it. If I change my mind, I will be in touch with you.
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Well, that's how the entire episode was. More than the Neutrilite products and Amway brand, I disliked that the doctor's entire approach was to scare me off to buy products. This strategy might have worked on most of the people who take doctor's advice as a word of God; and what I think Amway wants to cash on.
Has Amway tried to contact you through their agents? What's your take on Neutrilite, Amway and their products?
