My landlord Just came home from overseas to stay at the home where I rented so basically we are sharing everything, Should I offer her meals like dinner when I cook in the evenings, It's a bit awkward situation.
2006-06-28 05:30:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
In my opinion, since you're presumably paying rent to use her home, you don't owe it to her. It wouldn't hurt though, just to promote goodwill between you two. Kindness is it's own reward but should not be taken for granted.
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2006-06-28 05:39:34 · answer #1 · answered by bump02 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are still paying rent, you probably aren't obligated to feed your landlord! Maybe to be nice, you might make a "too big" dinner and offer it as a shared thing, for "just this once", then see what develops. Maybe, over that shared dinner, you could talk about it. Talking is always the best thing to do. That way, you both know where you stand on the issue.
2006-06-28 05:37:11 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find it strange for your landlord to be sharing the home that you rent from her. Is she going to live there from now on? If she just happens to be in town for a few days, she needs to stay in a hotel and leave her tenants alone. That just doesn't sound right. I wouldn't offer to cook her meals. Is she going to pay for the gas and electricity that she uses while she's staying there? You should check your lease agreement.
2006-06-28 05:54:24 · answer #3 · answered by Mimi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would eat out a couple of nights in a row and not be home so that she will have to fend for herself. Make up an excuse that you have plans for the evening and will be out...or actually make plans. Anyway, just don't be there and she'll have to get actively involved in her own meals. On the third day, when you are home, then ask her how she wants to handle the meals.
2006-06-28 10:21:18 · answer #4 · answered by CleverGal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't offer her food since you are renting and paying rent to her. I would suggest you not cook much and make meal times very quiet in your home or eat at a local cafe. This will minimize how she feels about what you are doing for dinner and help you avoid akward mealtimes.
2006-06-28 05:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by Carla S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is weird...I'm sorry. Tell her you don't feel comfortable, because you've never been put in a situation that is similar. Ask her what she expects. I'm sure you'll get your answer without offending anyone in the meantime. She may think it's weird if you do offer to share things with her, she has been overseas, so she may be accustomed to different etiqette. It never hurts to ask. Good luck!
2006-06-28 05:41:37 · answer #6 · answered by Miss smarty pants 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would offer. If she accepts she accepts, if she doesn't then at least you asked. I don't think you are obligated, but a nice gesture on your part.
I can't believe someone told you she should be cooking for you. If she came home from overseas, I would assume she is military.
2006-06-28 05:36:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just make a meal that you know she wouldnt mind eating and that you like as well and then offer to let her join you for the meal and then discuss what the trems should be or what you expect from her and viceverse but be sly about it
2006-06-28 05:49:26 · answer #8 · answered by Gustove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF SHE JUST GOT HOME, IT WOULD BE A NICE THING TO DO. Talk to her over dinner and ask her what she expects of you since you are paying rent.
2006-06-28 05:37:16 · answer #9 · answered by happybidz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chat to her, find out if you like similar food, then have a trial period, decide which one of you is the better cook, whoever is, as long as they are agreeable becomes the cook. Otherwise you could take it in turns, you cook one week and your landlady the next.
2006-06-28 10:24:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋