LIVING WITH A HOST FAMILY
Your expectations of a host family
Family’s expectations
Food
Cultural differences
Interaction with host family
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Living with a host family

1. LIVING WITH A HOST FAMILY

2. Your 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

3. Family’s expectations

quiet hours
guests’ policy
respect
smoking
of
safety
family
cleanliness
rules
Inform about your plans

4. Food

Tell what you like/dislike
Amount of food
Do not throw food away
Speak up
If you don’t like something…
Wash your hands

5. Cultural differences

Personal space
Independence
Touchy subjects
Respect their culture & observe

6. Interaction with host family

Tenant vs. family member
Ask & speak
Keep informed
Respect their privacy
Listen to small requests
Bring papers in time
Problem shooting
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