Guest staying free - house rules?

firely2327

Ah no, I wouldn't withdraw the offer. If I do it may mean that she cannot come and it's an important event in the career of a student at her stage of study. I've been there, but luckily was better financed by my uni for such trips and didn't have to worry about such things

whitewing

The kind of young people I know who have the gumption to travel for these kind of events are unfailing polite, kind and excellent communicators so I think you will be able to just enjoy the experience.

Mojisola

Exile_geordie wrote: »

Your house - you set the rules for them now. Tell them this and if they don't agree they don't stay.

But tell her in advance so she has the chance to find somewhere else if she doesn't want to stay with you.

Are you in direct contact with your visitor-to-be or is everything going through your colleague?

pollypenny

Surely you'd give a guest some breakfast, not much trouble in a bowl of cereal or porridge.

If you have free calls at anytime, what's the problem in using the landline for a quick call.

Access will have to be by negotiation.

ThumbRemote

Just be polite, explain what your rules are, and why you have them. Send an email something along the lines of:

Hi, I'm really looking forward to your visit, etc etc.

I thought I'd get in touch to sort out some details of your visit and let you know a bit more about me.

I presume that lunch is provided during your conference - what about evening meals and breakfast? If you need some cereals getting for breakfast let me know what you like. For evening meals I'm happy to cook for both of us if you'd like, or you can arrange your own. Bear in mind that as I'm a vegetarian I don't allow raw meat into the house.

Do you have a timetable for your days? That way I can make sure I'm around to let you in when necessary. Also what's your mobile number, in case we need to get in contact? Mine is xxxxxx

I have a washing machine and dryer so if you need to do any laundry just ask and I'll show you how these work. I'm assuming you'll be bringing your own bath towels / I'll provide them (amend as needed).

Looking forward to seeing you

sheramber

ThumbRemote wrote: »

Just be polite, explain what your rules are, and why you have them. Send an email something along the lines of:

Hi, I'm really looking forward to your visit, etc etc.

I thought I'd get in touch to sort out some details of your visit and let you know a bit more about me.

I presume that lunch is provided during your conference - what about evening meals and breakfast? If you need some cereals getting for breakfast let me know what you like. For evening meals I'm happy to cook for both of us if you'd like, or you can arrange your own. Bear in mind that as I'm a vegetarian I don't allow raw meat into the house.

Do you have a timetable for your days? That way I can make sure I'm around to let you in when necessary. Also what's your mobile number, in case we need to get in contact? Mine is xxxxxx

I have a washing machine and dryer so if you need to do any laundry just ask and I'll show you how these work. I'm assuming you'll be bringing your own bath towels / I'll provide them (amend as needed).

Looking forward to seeing you

What a great communication. To the point but not dictatorial.

pmduk

It's likely she'll be having some meals with her relatives I'd assume. Sometimes family have much higher expectations as guests.

Torry_Quine

I do think you need to give them a key.

dealer_wins

Personally I would never allow a stranger to stay in my house and/or hold a key to it. Sod that its just asking for trouble.

It could invalidate my home insurance and these days you can trust NO ONE!!!

hollydays

dealer_wins wrote: »

Personally I would never allow a stranger to stay in my house and/or hold a key to it. Sod that its just asking for trouble.

It could invalidate my home insurance and these days you can trust NO ONE!!!

You can trust no one ? Karma..