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

[Maria Buchanan]

Sounds like it to me too.
Maria
--- "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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