Me, my mum, aunty, uncle and disabled uncle have been planning a trip to Paris for a few months now.
My aunty is about to book it and now she has decided to ask her friend to come with us, but she says she will have to share a hotel room with me and my mum.
It's my first time to Paris and if i'm paying the money out, i want to stay in comfort and i like my privacy. I've only met this friend of my aunty's a few times and it's not like i know her that well.
We would all have to get dressed in the poky little bathroom area. My aunty suggested each of us go into their room while the rest of us get dressed, but that won't work out, cos what if they're getting ready at the same time? We can't go into their room then. There are 2 double beds in each room. Why should we have her in our room if they won't have her in theirs? So my mum is in a huff cos i wouldn't agree to it all and said oh i'll tell her it's off then. Now my aunty is gonna think i'm being fussy. Should i back down?
2007-03-31 04:21:31 · 20 answers · asked by coz_6 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Thanks everyone so far. I forgot to add that the hotel is now booked up, so she can't get her own room. My mum is just suggesting to my aunty that my aunty come in with us and her friend go in with my 2 uncles. It's not like they're gonna see anything they shouldn't and they're not fussy like me haha. Fingers crossed!
2007-03-31 04:41:27 · update #1
She can't share a room with 2 men, it's against her religion! (She's Indian) It's not just about having to get dressed in the bathroom though, it's about sleeping in the same room as someone i hardly know. I talk in my sleep too! Apparently one person can't stay in a room, so if i back out, my mum's not gonna go without me and that means the friend can't go either cos she will be the only one in that room.
2007-03-31 04:58:55 · update #2
Why don't you get dressed in the lobby, and stop whining!
2007-04-07 11:20:52 · answer #1 · answered by Boston Bluefish 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been to Paris - and the rooms tend to be small. You can get lucky and get one that is large but I wouldn't count on it. You will be doing so much during the day that you don't spend a lot of time together in that room unless it's to sleep and get dressed. That's not much time.
When I went (it was just last year), I went with a friend and we shared a room. A few times, I went places and she stayed in the room which was fine with her. If you want some private space, you can do that too - just stay back and meet therm wherever they will be. You don't all have to get dressed, travel together everywhere and do every single thing together. I felt perfectly safe traveling all though Paris in the subway - safer than in a U.S. city, that is for sure. And Paris is gorgeous. You can probably walk to most of the places you want to see.
I took a class in French before I went and felt confident with my linguistic abilities. You will be a definite disadvantage if you expect everyone to speak English. Yes, they will speak English (much better than Americans would manage in French) but it will take longer to explain yourself and to undersand what it is you need to know.
If your aunty's friend speaks French, count her as a valued addition to the group. Enjoy that beautiful gorgeous elegant city!
2007-04-06 08:25:29 · answer #2 · answered by kathyw 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi
I imagine you are paying your part of the trip? If thats the case i can see your problem, but if you are paying the whole trip then your ar e the boss which i think you arn't. So back to what i think you should do is explain your need to enjoy the way you spend your money on the trip by having your privacy and space and that the first plan was exactly that way for you to paln and agree to make that trip. SO i agree that they she(aunt)should accomate her friend and not you. AND if they don't work it out that way i would find some extra money and get a room of your own for you and who ever else your were going to share it with. leave your aunt to take her responibility. That is the only fare thing to do.
And your not being a brat!!!!
Have a nice trip!
Rosy
2007-03-31 04:56:46 · answer #3 · answered by rosy14rb 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to absolutely have to agree with you on this matter. Your aunt is way out of line by imposing her friend upon you and your mom. She invited the friend so let her help with the expense of getting the friend her own accommodations.
OR
Let the uncles stay in one room, you and mom in another, and aunty in a room with the friend - just that simple. Why should only you and mom experience the inconvenience? You are not being selfish but aunty is!
2007-03-31 04:35:21 · answer #4 · answered by Swami Ibme 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Is your Aunty a controll freak....
Ok, there's 2 uncles in a room, that works.
you and your mum in a room, that works.
That leaves your Aunty's friend in Aunty's room.
Why is Aunty getting a room all by herself when she invited her friend along in the first place.
If this is that big of an issue either ante up additional funds to get what you want or take on the old "slumber party" mentality.
OH, one more thing...if you have a chance to do any cooking be sure to go to the open Markets for your food...It's quite a memorable experience...
2007-04-06 20:20:35 · answer #5 · answered by Pinkprincess5455 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A trip to Paris is quite exciting, I wouldn't let an additional guest ruin your trip that just means more fun. Put aside your need for privacy and the fact that there is only enough room for the people going and have fun. Enjoy
2007-04-06 08:56:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you're being unreasonable! Have you asked your Aunty why her friend won't be sharing her room? These family things can be very tricky, but if this friend is going to be sharing your room, then she should at least pay for 1/3 of the room. That way there would be something in it for you!
2007-03-31 04:28:04 · answer #7 · answered by Stay Low 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are right.
If you are paying for it, you are entitled to comforts and then this is your first trip also (you'd like to cherish the memories).
I am offering a suggession, if you please allow me to.
Why don't you offer to share the burden of an extra room. That would not ruin your enjoyment and moreover your aunt may pay because its she who's taking her along. Even if, you end up paying extra that would be worth the trip you're going to make with your extended family.
If you can share the trip (and expenses too), then why not the additional expenses (that would also raise your position among the family members).
Hope, I was able to help you.
2007-03-31 04:35:43 · answer #8 · answered by sanjay 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i like my privacy too... well, if most of the trip you're going to be out and about exploring Paris, it shoudn't be too much of a bother?
i'm not sure how you would respond to this, but would you be uncomfortable if you shared the room with your two uncles? probably, but i can't offer anything else but my hope that you find a good solution...
2007-04-06 17:45:43 · answer #9 · answered by rawr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is your sense of adventure? what a great opportunity to learn something new from someone. She is Indian and has a colourful culture.
shame on u for putting a bad spin on a great trip.
Step up to the plate and be yr usual cheery and generous self. Remember her???
2007-04-05 07:48:05 · answer #10 · answered by choose happiness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Youre going to call off a trip to Paris because youll have to get dressed in a bathroom.
/sigh
/grumbles something about dramaqueens
2007-03-31 04:40:10 · answer #11 · answered by cosgirl22 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋