2006-07-16 03:38:57 · 14 answers · asked by K 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I put up a friend of my 16 year old daughter for the entire summer last year. She was so grateful and thankful because she was in a terrible situation at home and had very little money. I knew that she couldn't afford any rent, etc, and I didn't expect anything from her. BUT...this young lady was so cute! She spent about $50 dollars or so and brought with her the first night bags of groceries! I was so taken back! She bought fruit and vegetables and offered to cook one night a week! I took her up on that and it was a wonderful treat to not have to worry about dinner one night a week. Also, she did little things around the house....cleaned up after herself but did extra stuff all the time! Like one day after work, I came home to a quiet clean house, she lit candles for me and cut flowers out of the yard to decorate the table. Dinner was made and she offered to do the dishes too! It is the little things that mean so much...trust me!
2006-07-16 03:49:55 · answer #1 · answered by MaHaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't know your age, so it would vary.
Some things that come to mind are finding out what your friend really like and getting it for him as a gift. Six weeks is a long time, so it should be a good gift.
If he likes steaks, get him some corn fed mid-western beef, or better yet Argentinian beef (it is fantastic!).
If he likes wine an expensive bottle of wine would be nice. See the link below for a semi-expensive and high class wine list.
If this person has a favorite TV show, buy him/her the complete collection on DVD.
If you think about this person, you know what he/she likes. Splurge a little. I don't know what the circumstances of your stay are, i.e., emergency, friendly visit, etc., but 6 weeks is a long time. Repay the graciousness with a classy gift.
Also, be a gracious guest. Keep the place clean and tidy. Help out, so that your host isn't the "cleaning person."
Good luck. Have fun.
2006-07-16 10:49:17 · answer #2 · answered by Edward K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a good house guest. Clean up after yourself. Don't expect her to do it for you. Don't give her any extra unnecessary work. Help with the cooking, the dishes, the laundry and ironing. Take your friend out to dinner at least once a week. Walk her dog...Mow the lawn...she will greatly appreciate these things and won't be sorry that she is doing you this great favor..
2006-07-16 10:43:47 · answer #3 · answered by jean m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not be the house guest from Hell. Help clean, pick up after yourself, offer to cook meals and pay your friend for letting you stay there. You may not be able to pay much but show your appreciation and let your friend know you are not there to take advantage of them. Do nice things so your friend will not ever hesitate to leave the door open for you.
2006-07-16 10:45:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this person is not charging U to stay there still offer a lil something, they may turn it down. If they do it would be great if U cooked, cleaned, or even made sure that U kept the groceries stocked.
2006-07-16 10:43:59 · answer #5 · answered by Tomcat2blue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you need to bring her/him/them something nice like GOOD cookies you baked (or store bought if you're bad at making cookies) or brownies or a cake or something...unless they're diabetic, in that case don't use sugar or think of something else...like nice fruit or something...I don't know too much about diabetes.
Then when you're there, clean up after yourself and try to help out whenever you can like washing dishes. Make sure you don't like do it out of the blue because that might make your friend think that you think he/she is dirty or doesn't keep a neat enough household. When you see him/her do something, ask if you can help.
2006-07-16 10:42:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help keep the house clean and offer any help with any thing need to be done around the house.
2006-07-16 10:42:48 · answer #7 · answered by Happy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you are coming from far away, bring them something nice from where you live that they dont have there.. offer to watch their kids a night while you are there..take them out for dinner..clean their house.. it depends on what the friend is into.
2006-07-16 10:43:07 · answer #8 · answered by turtles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help around the house, show her how greatful u r. Maybe give ur friend a present showing him/her that you really enjoyed him/ her being so gracious.
2006-07-16 10:43:48 · answer #9 · answered by cowpie1994 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thank them for boreding u up for few weeks and just try and do house work and cook dinner then if u could bye them something then need like i don't know but something will use of course so yeah
2006-07-16 10:46:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋