Back in school last year, I had this one guy who was a neighbour. We hardly got 24/7 electricity in the area so I'd normally turn on my generator in the evenings, and have some of the neighbours come over to see a movie or to recharge their phones at my place.
So this guy comes in one evening (11pm) because he wanted to recharge his phone's battery. I let him in and he heads straight for the kitchen. I figured he wanted to use the socket by the kitchen wall (I normally allowed that whenever the sockets in the living room were all occupied). So, I let him and just continued seeing a movie.
Next thing I know, he comes out with a plate of food, perfectly relaxed, eating and looking at me.
I didn't know how to react. It's not the first time he's been to my kitchen to recharge his phone, but it was definitely the first time I've had anyone do that at my place.
I found it rather weird because we're quite the superstitious bunch here in Africa, and it's very disrespectful to open a person's pot of food without their permission. It gets even weirder, especially when no one knows where you've been.
So, what’s the weirdest thing a guest has done at your house?
Also, since you're here, can any point me to a simple Hive delegator like the one we had at steemdel? http://www.steemdel.com/ or is anyone interested in delegating some HP to a new community member? @beckie96830
Thank you.
Once an aunt came home and fell asleep in the bathroom. She was drunk, so we had to break down the door to get her out. It's a joke we still tell in the family. ;)
Lol. Such a sight. 😄
lol, we have had no such luck with weird guests yet.
It's quite the experience, I tell you.
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I am stopping by because @beckie96830 popped in to introduce herself to me. I'm sure that in no time she'll be finding her feet. I've called over a few folk to her introductory post who I'm sure will help her.
I stopped by here because this post piqued my interest and my mouth fell open when I read that your guest just helped himself to a plate of food! I have to say that the thing a guest did that riled me most was an Airbnb guest. We offer accommodation (room) only and make it clear. She asked about fridge space and I said no. When we were out, she went into the fridge... Anyway, that was not all, but it's a long story which I might share in time. It does, however, never cease to amaze me how people don't respect other people's private space and boundaries!
Be well, and I'm glad I stopped by!
Your folks are already stopping by.
The warm welcome is highly appreciated.I'm grateful @fionasfavourites for your welcome. I feel like I've finally been accepted into the Hive community.
You are very welcome!
Oh well, I did write a comment and somehow it got lost because I lost my internet connection briefly. Lol.
Thanks for your heart warming comments and support for my friend, Beckie. I appreciate the help. And yeah, I've been trying to show her the ropes on here for a while now, but it's been pretty hard because we're far apart in different cities now. Perhaps video tutorials would have helped but I guess I've not really found the time. Plus, the cost of internet subscription for lengthy videos is almost a luxury here.
I'm so sorry you had to experience that with your guest. Some guests can be really sweet and understanding, you'd want them around anytime. While some others are simply used to overstepping boundaries and being unappreciative of good deeds.
I didn't finish my story. I'd narrated what happened to my roommate and he tried to talk to him about it after some days. Then he came to me to apologize and I thought it was quite funny because I actually didn't take it to mind.
But perhaps what was worrisome about it all was how he didn't know he'd done something really weird and inappropriate until someone had to talk to him about it.
You'd wonder how many people are like that. And if there are, how many of them are approachable like my neighbour.
Oh, I hate it when that happens. Data is also very expensive in South Africa, so video is something I say away from. Besides it really liking being in front of the camera.
I am glad things worked out with your neighbour. Sometimes it is just a case of pointing things out. And in your instance someone with whom you had a relationship because he's next door. Our case was a paying guest. She left an awful review. What she said was quite the opposite of the note she left. Anyway, at least on Airbnb one has right of reply!
Glad to have been able to help. I am sure @beckie96830 will find her way. Especially now she's part of some very supportive communities.
I hope you are all staying safe at this weird time.
Be well.
Data is also very expensive in Nigeria in all networks regardless we have manage.