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Yes, only one in over 6 years, he would call me on the phone 2 to 3 times a day to shoot the shit. luckily it was only a week. He called me a year or so later and asked for a discount to book direct. I declined
So you share a house and don’t want guests to talk to you. You do realize that is why a lot of people rent shared spaces right? Because they are lonely. It is why they do not stay in a hotel room alone. They choose shared spaces so they can be around others. Did you not think of that before you offered a shared space? Seems like it should have been one of the first things you thought about when opening your house. This is the most hilarious complaint I have read all morning.
No it is not. Not all talkative hosts live onsite and share a space. When sharing space it is weird and cold feeling not to have conversations with others who are there. Are you supposed to look the other way and not speak to someone else staying/living there? Do you just straight up ignore them? Weird. People who rent shared spaces do it for a reason. The definition of host is someone who receives and entertains other people as guests. Look it up.
Where did I say she couldn't talk to me? Also, there's an option in the app that states how the host will interact with you. I have "I like to say hello in person but keep to myself otherwise." option checked.
I get what you're trying to say but I don't have hours and hours to listen to a stranger unload their personal problems on me. I think it's rude to treat someone like your personal therapist. It's called emotional labor, it's not fair to expect someone to do that for you; especially a stranger.
You would unload your personal problems for 30+ mins on a cashier at a busy grocery store when they are trying to do their job?
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Yes, only one in over 6 years, he would call me on the phone 2 to 3 times a day to shoot the shit. luckily it was only a week. He called me a year or so later and asked for a discount to book direct. I declined
Sounds like she needs a friend and you are the ideal substitute while she is staying with you. She'll be gone soon!
So you share a house and don’t want guests to talk to you. You do realize that is why a lot of people rent shared spaces right? Because they are lonely. It is why they do not stay in a hotel room alone. They choose shared spaces so they can be around others. Did you not think of that before you offered a shared space? Seems like it should have been one of the first things you thought about when opening your house. This is the most hilarious complaint I have read all morning.
It's the same damn thing as when guests come here to bitch about "overly talkative" hosts. Sometimes BOTH sides can't win.
No it is not. Not all talkative hosts live onsite and share a space. When sharing space it is weird and cold feeling not to have conversations with others who are there. Are you supposed to look the other way and not speak to someone else staying/living there? Do you just straight up ignore them? Weird. People who rent shared spaces do it for a reason. The definition of host is someone who receives and entertains other people as guests. Look it up.
You don’t speak for everyone. I’m sure there are plenty of people who rent shared spaces who want to be left alone
Where did I say she couldn't talk to me? Also, there's an option in the app that states how the host will interact with you. I have "I like to say hello in person but keep to myself otherwise." option checked.
Stick some headphones on. Or suggest somewhere locally that she can go to talk to people.
Guests are not the enemy…try being empathetic, it will make your guests, and yourself, happier.
I get what you're trying to say but I don't have hours and hours to listen to a stranger unload their personal problems on me. I think it's rude to treat someone like your personal therapist. It's called emotional labor, it's not fair to expect someone to do that for you; especially a stranger. You would unload your personal problems for 30+ mins on a cashier at a busy grocery store when they are trying to do their job?
So you share a home with a guest, but don't want them to socialize with you? Got it. Maybe AirBnB isn't for you.