Слайд 2Your expectations of
a host family
separate room, keys to apartment
2
meals on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends
safe and friendly atmosphere
linen – every 10 days, laundry – once a week
speak Russian
not leave you alone for over 24 hrs.
Wi-fi
Слайд 3Family’s expectations
quiet hours
guests’ policy respect
smoking of
safety family
cleanliness
rules
Inform about your plans
Слайд 4Food
Tell what you like/dislike
Amount of food
Do not throw food away
Speak up
If you
don’t like something…
Wash your hands
Слайд 5Cultural differences
Personal space
Independence
Touchy subjects
Respect their culture & observe
Слайд 6Interaction with host family
Tenant vs. family member
Ask & speak
Keep informed
Respect their privacy
Listen
to small requests
Bring papers in time
Problem shooting