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To: greenspirit who wrote (8676)	7/18/2000 9:14:22 AM
From: Lane3	Read Replies (2) of 9127

Hi Michael. I have a question for you or any one else who might have a thought on the subject. For those who are concerned about staying on topic, my question is consistent with the general discussion about how characteristics of written communication affect our trust levels. Also the spa in question is located in the Miami area. <g> No, this isn't a trick question. I've been looking for a spa at which to spend 4-6 weeks shedding some weight, getting out of the internet habit and getting back in the exercise and healthy eating habit, relaxing, etc. Did I mention losing some weight? <g> I've been having trouble finding something in a physical setting that would inspire me to exercise, as opposed to a tread mill in a weight room. Also, given the amount of time I planned to stay, I was price conscious. I found one that looked promising at a remarkably reasonable price--so reasonable that I wondered if it was any good. Since the site talked about weekly packages, I sent an email asking if their program was suitable for longer term stays. I also asked if they offered any internet access. This is the response I received. ...yes you can say here as long as you need to stay. We don't limit the time the guest would like to stay. Our program is designed to help people who wants [sic] to get healthy. We do wait [sic] loss here; a [sic] should lose 10 lbs. a week with our weight loss program. We have people who have been coming here and has [sic] lost over 100 lbs. Or they're [sic] some people who come here to learn how to eat healthy. Or some people come her [sic] to relax. It's up to the person what he or she wants to do at our spa.... What should I infer about the spa from this correspondence? Does their having a spokesperson who is borderline illiterate say anything about the quality of their chef or physician or massage therapist? Or about roaches in the kitchen and mold spores in the bathroom? What about the fact that the response didn't answer my questions? What about her promise that I would lose 60 pounds if I stayed 6 weeks. And presumably 120 pounds in 12 weeks, 250 pounds in six months... Now that would be quite a trick! I'd be interested in knowing what inferences you would make from the quality of this response. Karen

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