Comments on: Most Favored Guest Status

By: Ralph

Ralph — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:29:58 +0000

Very good information. I thank you kindly for the time you’re taking to share this with us.

By: Cashmere Librarian

Cashmere Librarian — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:59:39 +0000

As always, a thoughtful and useful post.

What kind of luggage do you carry?

By: NSK

NSK — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:59:01 +0000

This post is terrific, and should be required reading for university-age boyfriends visiting their girlfriends’ parents homes.

Though I consider myself fairly polished, I learned a few points here. Thanks for writing.

By: The Blushing Hostess

The Blushing Hostess — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:57:52 +0000

I feel strongly Rule 7 should be that one writes a thoughtful bread and butter letter – and not an email. I once had someone stay for more than two weeks, not a word of thanks while here or later.

By: Howard

Howard — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:56:00 +0000

A great post
SP if you find yourself coming to Sydney you would be more than welcome to stay.

best
Howard

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:55:31 +0000

Excellent post! Totally agree with “Blushing” on the letter. Actually, one should plan for their departure as well as their arrival and bring a note card with them specifically for the purpose of leaving a handwritten note with the gift in your room on departure.

And, an expanded “don’t act like a guest” could be number eight. This includes picking up after yourself (don’t leave personal items in public areas) and leaving the bathroom neat throughout your stay (if it is in a public area and not a part of your private suite). In general, not being more trouble than you are worth. I know of one guest who insists on a fresh towel and wash cloth for every shower. I say, “hang and reuse.” Just as with our environment, your stay should have “minimum impact.”

By: Maravonda

Maravonda — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:54:06 +0000

Thank Goodness I have found you, and how can I have every young (and not-so-young) person I encounter, read your blog? And where did you come from…how did you learn these things? You are a blessing of another age…thank you!!!!