[Ansteorra] Question 7/15- Crash Space Ettiquette?

[Manners, Tabitha]

I think we've just found a good teacher for the purposed class.  ;)  Thank you very much Aline for those wonderful points.

Liliana

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From: ansteorra-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org [mailto:ansteorra-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of Aline Swynbrook
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 11:05 AM
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Subject: Re: [Ansteorra] Question 7/15- Crash Space Ettiquette?

Because I like things in list form....

For those requesting crash space:

1) Make the request as soon as you know you will be attending the event.  A month in advance, preferably.  This gives the crash space coordinator time to make arrangements or to let you know if arrangements are not available.

2) Be very clear in your request how many people are in your party, whether any of them have an allergy (pet dander, cigarette smoke, etc.) or other special needs (can't sleep on floor due to physical condition, etc.).

3) Once you are offered crash space, give your host a projected time of arrival and stick to it as much as humanly possible.  If something comes up and you are running late, call and let the host know what's going on.

4) Keep your gear neat and contained.  Nothing will make a host less pleased than tripping over loose gear and injuring themselves.

5) If there is reveling, be conscientious that your host is not your babysitter.  Don't party yourself ill and then expect to be taken care of.  This is not your host's job.

6) Offer to help with chores and clean-up.  Its the polite thing to do.

7) Host/Hostess gifts are nice, but be aware that your host may have allergies.  Its okay to ask them about these.


For the Host:

1) Let the person who is coordinating crash space know about your household make up (kids, pets, smoking, booze allowed, vegan-vegetarian, etc) and what space you are offering (spare beds/couches/floor space) and how many you can accommodate.    It is better to underestimate the amount of space than over estimate.  It is also okay to say no to the coordinator if they are asking you to squeeze in "just one more person".  You know your homes limits better than anyone.

2) Provide a phone number to your guests where they can reach you if they are lost/running late/etc.  This helps keep this a non-stressful experience.

3) If you are providing beds/bedding, make sure it is clean.  Make sure to let guests know where guests towels are and what is done with them after use.

4) If something is off limits, politely let the guests know in advance, rather than being upset if they use it in ignorance.

5) Be gracious in the acceptance of help or hostess gifts.  Even if the gift is something you might not particularly like or use.


For the crash space coordinator

1) Have your information available to event participants early, so that crash space can be arranged in advance.

2) Consider putting together a database of what your group has available with household concerns/make-up information for easy cross referencing.

3) Be considerate of the people volunteering space.  If they have told you they can take 4, don't ask them to take 6.  Overcrowded crash space makes no one happy.

4) It is okay to say no if all available space is booked.  Think of it like a hotel.  If all available rooms are booked, they don't try to squeeze people into the lobby.  Unfortunately, you may not be able to accommodate everyone all the time.


Aline Swynbrook



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