HOW TO HOST A GUEST

This article was edited by John Ovuson.

Wadup guys, how are we doing today? I am okay, thanks for asking. There is something that crossed my mind today and I said I must share it with you guys. You know how weird it feels when you visit someone and the person doesn’t give you a treat above average?

They say stuff like “make yourself comfortable” when literally they are not making you comfortable, they even go extra miles like sending you errands as though you have been living with them for a long time (That really sucks!!! Pardon me).

To be frank it’s really un-cool. I remember visiting a friend when I was in London; she took me around, showing me the beautiful city and all it has to offer. On the way to her place, we bought some food stuff and a bottle of wine.

I was excited “Yay! We’re going to pop something…” only for me to get to the house and all I had from the wine was few sips (OMG that wasn’t exciting) and the rest of my stay was filled with errands, complaint and other frustrating experience which got me almost running away at the middle of the night.

Okay back to reality; I am sure we’ve heard some people commend others for being so warm in hospitality while others condemn their host. The trick is simple; the difference between making someone come back and never come back is slim.

I’d be sharing with you some tips on how to host someone and believe me, they’d wanna come for another set of fun.

Have you ever considered that “maybe the reason people don’t treat us well is because they don’t want us coming back?” (Hmm…) We’d find out about that.

Lol i know what you thinking...imagine a small version of drinks .

I) Refreshment:

Make sure there is something juicy chilling in the fridge and something to sink teeth into. This lightens the mood and yes, makes the person feel homely.

If you open a wine in your visitor’s presence, make sure you two finish it; don’t go huddling it for later because that’s really selfish and deeply uncaring of you. If you must take it back, then make sure your guest is the one that insists.

However your television might be...let it be your guests toy.

II) Entertainment:

You need to sacrifice your television, DVD etc. for whoever you are hosting. If you are to visit me, I’d ask you what kind of movie you like; I’d check my playlist to see the songs I have. Because not everyone likes rock music like I do, I get to acquire generally acceptable genre.

I won’t die if I’m listening to it; the major thing is that I make you happy, unlike you visiting me and I just act like I am alone… playing heavy metal and expect you to be happy along with me. C’mon that’s wicked foolishness. Am I right?

III) Discussion:

You have to involve the person in a conversation; definitely not a conversation that is about you. You need to show the person you have him/her in mind.

For you to invite someone to your house or even give the person your address means you want the person close to some extent. I remember visiting a girl and from the beginning to the end of my stay, she just kept telling me of how awesome she and her job is and never (I repeat… never) bothered asking “what do you do, what are your aspirations or your plans when you leave my place?”

I know everyone cannot be like me, but there are some major factors that matters when it comes to maturity and hosting someone you invite to your place.

IV) Cleanliness:

It’s quite important that you ensure your house is clean, prior to the visitor’s arrival; this is because a whole lot of people are sensitive to dirt. Make sure your house is properly arranged and free of dirt, cobweb, odour etc. Most people tend to be repulsive to unclean places especially restrooms.

Once you have an unclean house, it would be difficult convincing the world that you’re the opposite.

Wrap up

In conclusion, give your guest cutting edge refreshment, entertain the living day light outta their system, engage them in delightful conversation as you get to know them and most especially, ensure the your place is spotless and smells fresh.

It is perfectly normal for a living creature to leave an environment, never to come back on realization that such environment is unwelcoming. Hence, we should strive to ensure that we don’t unintentionally kick our guests out of our house and life.

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