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Ima'la

Thu, Feb 08 2007, 9:37 am

(I'm starting this as a break-off thread from "Are you a good host?")

I put a package of tissues on the nighttable, as well as several disposable cups, in case they want a drink in the middle of the night or some other time I'm not around. I also give them a key to the guest room - my children are reasonably well-behaved and I don't think they would barge in, but I tell my guests that children can be unpredictable and if at any time they would be really upset to have someone walk in, they should lock the door just in case.

My friend sometimes puts a small peckele on each pillow when she has sem girls.

mumoo

Thu, Feb 08 2007, 10:36 am

I point out piles of everything I left out and available so no one has to ask, or feel like they are taking the last

stacks of clean blankets in the closet
pile of clean towels on a shelf outside the room
paper goods-cups, plates, flatware on the counter in the kitchen
mouthwash, cups, cloths, wipes, contact lens solution in the bathroom
(feminine supplies in the cabinet)

I have a cabinet stocked with instant coffee, tea, cocoa right near the hot water pot (and a cereal cabinet, by plastic bowls and spoons that we show the kids)

I leave a bowl of fresh cut fruit on the table and a mezonos

we keep toys/games for infants through adults and share them

and a tissue box and wastebasket in nearly every room

shabbatiscoming

Thu, Feb 08 2007, 1:03 pm

to me, making a guest feel comfortable is to allow them to feel like they are in their own home. if they ask to help before shabbat, I invite them into the kitchen to peel, set the table (and I have seen smiles for that from guests) etc.
we only have a room with two beds in it, nothing else, not even to hang clothing, we have no extra closet, so we usually put a chair and some hangers there if they want to uncrinkle their clothing. we give them towels for a shower or whatever.

I just make them feel that our home is their home and it usually works.

ny_ima

Tue, Mar 13 2007, 11:12 pm

"leave the light on" for them
-a small desk with the lamp lit
-a book to read
-a tiny bunch of flowers
-sample of gourmet chocolates

lotte

Wed, Mar 14 2007, 8:38 am

[quote="ny_ima"]"leave the light on" for them

-sample of gourmet chocolates[/quote]
Hmmmm-can I be your guest?
and how BIG are the "samples"? Wink

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