tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post2191553742902941532..comments2024-01-01T07:01:27.625-08:00Comments on Foodtrainers: Guest ListUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-56116366401644057182013-08-01T09:30:07.641-07:002013-08-01T09:30:07.641-07:00As someone who leans more LGAG than OAA, I can say...As someone who leans more LGAG than OAA, I can say that you are slighting us a bit. I definitely take care of my guests, and hope to give a "perfect directions, a well planned stay and your favorite cocktail waiting<br />for you" kind of experience. But I'm ok with my guests not making the bed, or playing with my kids after a meal instead of cleaning up with me in the kitchen. <br /><br />I think there's a relaxed middle ground that makes for the perfect host too. If I know I'm going to be at an OAA kind of home, it tends to stress me out to no end, always worrying if I'm being a terrible guest.Beknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-52983324413931856572013-07-16T14:55:16.719-07:002013-07-16T14:55:16.719-07:00great post....I needed to put this on a sign last ...great post....I needed to put this on a sign last weekendmaryamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-76289013776976265112013-07-14T21:48:41.640-07:002013-07-14T21:48:41.640-07:00Also I am lactose AND gluten intolerant and still ...Also I am lactose AND gluten intolerant and still feel terrible about asking for substitutions, both at other people's homes and in restaurants. I usually offer to bring something for myself.Lauren Perrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-39373394643814866352013-07-14T21:46:56.700-07:002013-07-14T21:46:56.700-07:00The worst are the people who aren't actually y...The worst are the people who aren't actually your house guests but act like they are - the people who refuse to take a hint when you tell them that you need to go to bed soon because you have to get up early, or when you are literally falling asleep on your own couch because you're so tired and they take another hour or two (or three!) to leave. <br /><br />Or the house guests who overstay their welcome when you have a lot of other things that you need to be doing.<br /><br />Other than that, anything goes in my book.Lauren Perrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-40410418078306085582013-07-09T15:55:51.535-07:002013-07-09T15:55:51.535-07:00You said it but as a fellow "uptighter" ...You said it but as a fellow "uptighter" I hear you and can relate completely. I will accept I am...particular but usually the late or less than considerate who call us A's out, just saying.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-33315660481895905682013-07-09T13:49:02.247-07:002013-07-09T13:49:02.247-07:00Type A-, that is fantastic! I should work towards...Type A-, that is fantastic! I should work towards that myself, as I am usually a Type A+, and not always in a good way. Uptight is usually how it's described, if you're being nice. Anal if you're not. I like these guidelines though, and I really wish everyone followed them. Especially my mom and my in-laws. Oops, did I say that out loud?Jennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-34203059222938592402013-07-09T10:19:36.042-07:002013-07-09T10:19:36.042-07:00Reminded me of when we hosted friends with dogs a ...Reminded me of when we hosted friends with dogs a few years back - we have a dog and they'd asked in advance if they could bring theirs and we'd said yes - only to find out at the end of the weekend, that we had been the "test run" to see if their dogs could handle traveling! Um, the answer was NO. Probably four years later and we still cry laughing when we remember the disaster that was that weekend!<br /><br />Great post, Lauren! Agree with all of it!Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-26633198734029748772013-07-09T04:06:53.622-07:002013-07-09T04:06:53.622-07:00Sam, I think that's perfect example of someone...Sam, I think that's perfect example of someone just not realizing that staying, even "crashing" requires communication and takes effort.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-42564633533594792832013-07-08T17:32:09.518-07:002013-07-08T17:32:09.518-07:00I burst out laughing at the Pert Plus mention, alo...I burst out laughing at the Pert Plus mention, along with having a brief high school flashback!<br />I'm definitely an anal host. Luckily I haven't had bad experiences with houseguests. Except for this one time when a friend mentioned they may need a place to stay but that they would let me know for sure. Next day my doorman was buzzing me at 6am because the friend was at my doorstep!Sam @ Mom At The Barrenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-40689896224631470032013-07-08T13:09:39.915-07:002013-07-08T13:09:39.915-07:00that's insane (dog) unless you have a dog or i...that's insane (dog) unless you have a dog or invited the dog etc. You're such a loyal today viewer.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-82633622795387988222013-07-08T13:08:54.783-07:002013-07-08T13:08:54.783-07:00I recall, that's why I wanted to cover this bu...I recall, that's why I wanted to cover this but not insult anyone. I think their are lots of guest situations around food too.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-88173834911576670662013-07-08T13:08:00.595-07:002013-07-08T13:08:00.595-07:00you see and I have no problem concierging or assis...you see and I have no problem concierging or assisting with all of that. Not to worry, plenty of other pet peeves.laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-65344085903037423242013-07-08T13:02:16.043-07:002013-07-08T13:02:16.043-07:00Great post! My favorite guests are the ones who h...Great post! My favorite guests are the ones who have researched where they are going, know what they like to do, and make plans (with and without the host). My least favorite guests are the ones who just show up and expect the host to be concierge/tour guide/travel agent.Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-77951168560450565652013-07-08T12:43:44.555-07:002013-07-08T12:43:44.555-07:00so funny. I wrote a post like this two years ago ...so funny. I wrote a post like this two years ago and apparently some people who read it were thinking that i was talking about them personally. here's my article: http://www.myjudythefoodie.com/2011/10/are-you-a-good-house-guest-it-translates-to-your-kids-too/shari brooksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-47034399306694046282013-07-08T04:10:46.976-07:002013-07-08T04:10:46.976-07:00I was watching the today show the other day, and t...I was watching the today show the other day, and they said if a house guest brings a dog without telling you, you should accept it and be kind. I laughed. NO WAY! I would be so mad. I mean...isn't that rude?! <br />Great tips, I'll be a house guest this September, so these are good things to know!The Candid RDnoreply@blogger.com