darkmoon Posted December 2, 2012 Posted December 2, 2012 (edited) he emailed me to he is coming back to where we live, he's been away for years, he has other friends but only me in our hometown, I might be putting him up for three months, I am poor how do you make a long-term guest pay for food? I plan on making one-pot dishes like normal, but am I right to point out that room-mate ground rules apply, money, heating all pricey I think one week of not asking for money is ok, but not longer also he doesn't like my sort of food, so he's got to make his own, and should I cook what he likes? any thoughts? Edited December 2, 2012 by darkmoon
ellowmay Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 I think it's reasonable to ask for contributions. If he could buy food or pitch for bills that would be a good thing. I would ask him or talk to the person about it before they show up though. 1
Treasa Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 Why are you putting him up for so long? Did you offer or did he genuinely ask? He's not your guest if he's basically living with you because he has nowhere else to go. And no, I certainly wouldn't be cooking his meals. Then again, I wouldn't be putting someone up unless I REALLY liked them and wanted to, and could afford to comfortably do so.
Author darkmoon Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 Why are you putting him up for so long? Did you offer or did he genuinely ask? He's not your guest if he's basically living with you because he has nowhere else to go. And no, I certainly wouldn't be cooking his meals. Then again, I wouldn't be putting someone up unless I REALLY liked them and wanted to, and could afford to comfortably do so. thanks for that i offered - but need to explain to him that money's tight and that he'll have to chip in and i don't have a family to feed at a certain hour, i don't eat by the clock - i think he'd start to use me unless i tell him that any more thoughts anyone?
SpiralOut Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) thanks for that i offered - but need to explain to him that money's tight and that he'll have to chip in and i don't have a family to feed at a certain hour, i don't eat by the clock - i think he'd start to use me unless i tell him that any more thoughts anyone? What makes you think he may use you? If he's really the type to do that, I suggest being very clear about exactly HOW much money you expect to get from him, WHEN he needs to give it to you, and the consequences he will face if he does not follow your rules. Also I'm wondering why he needs three months to live with someone. Edited December 4, 2012 by SpiralOut 2
Author darkmoon Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 What makes you think he may use you? If he's really the type to do that, I suggest being very clear about exactly HOW much money you expect to get from him, WHEN he needs to give it to you, and the consequences he will face if he does not follow your rules. Also I'm wondering why he needs three months to live with someone. 3 months is what's on my lease, i think i'll explain the poor lifestyle i have, otherwise he won't know
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