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

[Irena Fridenberg]

I think so too!  hehe....


On Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 11:17 AM, Manners, Tabitha <
tabitha.manners at okstate.edu> wrote:

> I think we've just found a good teacher for the purposed class.  ;)  Thank
> you very much Aline for those wonderful points.
>
> Liliana
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
> To: ansteorra at ansteorra.org
> 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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