i don't know. maybe it's because of the culture i grew up in...but there are some things that...i just don't see the big deal about...
for instance...
is it that big a deal to house a friend of a friend? i mean. it's not a stranger really. i've done it before for a friend--never minded. if i could help someone out, why not? in the grand scheme of life...housing someone for 2 days or so isn't that big a deal, is it? they are visiting your area, are tight on the $$$ and you have a perfectly good livingroom or something and your friend asks if that's ok. maybe it's the stranger and your friend at the same time. maybe it's just the friend's friend. either way, is it that big a deal?
i don't know. i mean, i totally understand the comfort level of opening up one's home to a virtual stranger but the person has obviously been vetted. i highly doubt your friend would ask you for this huge favor if they didn't feel that their other friend was harmless.
let's take away all the factors that can create exceptions in this scenario and just say that the person being asked--is single, lives alone, etc. we'll keep it simple.
anyhow, my vote is obviously, if i'm in town and have no outstanding engagements that would prevent me from performing the function of host well enough...who cares? my floor is open to all those that don't mind sleeping on hardwood floors.
i understand that it's a huge imposition and all that stuff. i just think that generosity should supercede discontent--considering it would only be for a few days at most.
btw, there is an open invitation to all those that wish to visit nyc. my floor isn't comfortable, but it's cheaper than a hotel. :)
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I vote yeah, come on over to the couch, and I have done it sometimes with great success and other times with well not so much success.
Obviously roommates should get some say. And that is a whole other issue, but I also think that those friends of friends ought not to take advantage of the situation (this was the not success story).
oh i totally agree. i mean, there is something to be said about realizing that you barely know this person who graciously let you stay with them and should be respectful of their home, their property, and them--most definitely.
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