aww man  missed it by a few days
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Originally Posted by little_tippler
I would propose that good host etiquette might be:
1) If there is only one bedroom in the house, the host should offer to take the couch, especially if it's uncomfortable and you, the guest, can't fit in it - also if the guest was not informed of this "accommodation".
2) If there is only one bedroom in the house, the host should, when possible, offer suitable, comfortable accomodation for the guest, especially if they are staying for more than a couple of days.
2) The host should offer the guest a clean set of towels, when available.
3) The host should clean the house at least minimally to receive the guest.
4) The host should also clean up after themselves, especially if it means eating on the guest's bed or using the same facilities as the guest.
5) The host should give the guest a reasonable amount of attention.
6) The host should ask the guest whether they would like anything particular to eat for breakfast, especially if their fridge is empty and they never have breakfast.
7) If the guest is sleeping on the couch, they should be allowed to use the room as a bedroom (if it has a door and is separate from other rooms) while they are in "pajama mode" without fear of being rudely walked in on so the host can watch TV at early morning hours.
Please note that some of these can be merely formalities, not meaning that the guest will take/need every offer/gesture, only serving to make the guest feel comfortable, welcome and happy to be at the host's house. You live and you learn.
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i´m going to have to disagree with LT on this one somewhat strongly. i am a mamber of couchsurfing and, living in reykjavík, i have had a LOT of guests come through so i am under no illusions as to how i should host and i know exactly wht i expect from guests. (my profile is here) firstly, i´m going to contradict myself and say that everyone is different and every host and every guest have their own requirements and preferences. one thing that we are pretty much in univeral argeeance on is that the onus is on the guest and not on the host, after all, the host is offering their accommodation and facilities without charge (otherwise they would be a hotel  ) i will only host people i know i am going to be able to accommodate. i have a few air mattresses so can have up to 4 people here although i almost never have more than 2. as a host i try to help out guests with plans they have, and to show them a bit of how iceland works from as inside as i am. i expect my guests at the very least to b courteous and engage me rather than keep to themselves (i´ve had a couple of people who have done so.) beyond that i don´t have many requirements as such but i have preferences regarding the type of people i prefer to host so ive made it pretty clear on my profile how you´ll get hosted by me. just another long-winded 2c from myself
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Last edited by lotsofmagnets; 06-03-2008 at 03:30 PM..
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