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Yakk · 03-31-2004, 08:28 AM

1> Get an air mattress. You can get a cheap one or a good one, doesn't really matter.
2> Clean the sheets before they arrive.
3> Offer them the bed. If you are feeling chivalerous/generous, insist they take the bed.

The harm done to you (having to sleep on the floor) is minor. You benefit by increasing your own self image as a generous person, your outward image as a generous host is improved.

The total harm done is the same in both cases (one person sleeping on the floor), while the total benefit in the "I insist you take the bed" is increased.

"No guest of mine is going to sleep on the floor while I have a bed."

03-31-2004, 08:28 AM	#20 (permalink)
Yakk Wehret Den Anfängen! Location: Ontario, Canada	1> Get an air mattress. You can get a cheap one or a good one, doesn't really matter. 2> Clean the sheets before they arrive. 3> Offer them the bed. If you are feeling chivalerous/generous, insist they take the bed. The harm done to you (having to sleep on the floor) is minor. You benefit by increasing your own self image as a generous person, your outward image as a generous host is improved. The total harm done is the same in both cases (one person sleeping on the floor), while the total benefit in the "I insist you take the bed" is increased. "No guest of mine is going to sleep on the floor while I have a bed." __________________ Last edited by JHVH : 10-29-4004 BC at 09:00 PM. Reason: Time for a rest.