Sleep Etiquette - What hosts and guests expect from a visit

Slecep Etiquette WHAT HOSTS & GUESTS EXPECT FROM A VISIT A Dreams survey found that of house guests believe that hosts are failing to provide for them adequately when staying overnight. 50% As a guest you are expected to behave in a certain way too. Follow this guide to become the perfect host and house guest. co HOSTS OO HOW ARE YOU DOING? O 88% • 46.5% & of 18-24 year olds of 55+ year olds are unsatisfied with their hosts. HOST ETIQUETTE RULES MAKE SURE YOUR HOME IS CLEAN 40% of hosts fail to clean their home before they have guests to stay. Give your home a good clean before your guest arrives and avoid embarrassing moments. any CHANGE THE BED SHEETS of hosts also fail to change bed 40% sheets before guests arrive. The body sheds millions of skin cells and we also perspire during sleep, so it's more hygienic to change after every house guest. PROVIDE TOILETRIES Toothbrush and toiletries are the most common items forgotten when going away. Make sure you provide items such as shampoo, conditioner and soap, so that if guests forget these items they don't need to worry. ENSURE THEY HAVE EVERYTHING THEY NEED TO SLEEP COMFORTABLY of guests feel that an 11.5% inadequate number of pillows can prevent them sleeping comfortably. To get healthy sleep, you should use enough pillows to fill the angle between your shoulder and head. DON'T ARGUE IN FRONT OF GUESTS of couples have argued over 80 % sleep habits and are most likely to argue about snoring. *** !! Arguing in front of guests can make them feel awkward and uncomfortable. PROVIDE YOUR WI-FI PASSWORD 11% of people said it is the most common thing hosts fail to provide. Ofcom said UK adults spend an average of: 8 HOURS & 41 MINUTES on media devices, compared with the average night's sleep of: 8 HOURS & 21 MINUTES O Letting your guest know your Wi-Fi password when they arrive can impact how happy they are during their stay. The goal is to make your guests feel WELCOME & COMFORTABLE if you want them to stay again. co GUESTS ON THE WAY TO YOUR DESTINATION If you are travelling at the same time as 17.54% of them catch up on sleep on their to work. commuters, bear in mind that O way Zzz TRAIN ETIQUETTE RULES DO NOT EAT OR TALK TO0 LOUDLY WEAR HEADPHONES WHEN LISTENING TO MUSIC DON'T PUT BAGS ON YOUR CHAIR TO AVOID PEOPLE SITTING THERE It's difficult to sleep standing up! DON'T KICK THE BACK OF OTHER PEOPLE'S SEATS MAKE SURE YOU CONTROL YOUR KIDS 10% of women say noisy children are most likely to keep them awake on their commute. ANNOYING HABITS OF HOUSE GUESTS The most annoying habits of house guests are: 31% 26% 21% Leaving their belongings all over the place Not helping with the Constantly wanting to be entertained cleaning 2% 2% 17% Going through their things Dominating the TV remote Other GUEST ETIQUETTE RULES NEVER SHOW UP UNANNOUNCED 30% believe a house guest should never show up unannounced. Agree with your host the length of your stay and your estimated time of arrival. GET UP AT THE SAME TIME OR SLIGHTLY AFTER YOUR HOST think you should get out of bed after the host with 40% believing you should get up at the same time. 49% You may appear intrusive if you are walking around the house while they are sleeping. BRING THEM A GIFT Research shows that 96% of women like to receive flowers when they're not expecting them. Hosts like to be appreciated for their efforts and buying them a small gift is a great way of showing your gratitude. BE CONSIDERATE OF THE NOISE YOU MAKE When staying in a hotel: 40% can't get a good night's sleep as other guests' TV or music volume is disturbing them. of men and women refrain from using the bathroom in the middle of the night so that they 27% don't wake their hosts some may say this is a bit too considerate! CLEAN UP AFTER YOU of hosts believe that leaving 19% the room clean and tidy is one of the most important forms of etiquette a guest can display. It is also polite to offer your help with the cooking and clearing up during meal times. Being a gracious guest is all about being CONSIDERATE & HELPFUL to the host. Dreams www.dreams.co.uk References www.deadspin.com/your-sheets-are-filthy-heres-why-and-how-to-change-1272777768 www.thetravelmagazine.net/i-4877--survey-says-it-s-common-to-forget-to-pack-our-toothbrush.html www.sleepcomfortably.org/many-pillows-sleep/ www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28677674 www.statista.com/statistics/186549/annoying-mannerisms-of-house-guests-during-the-holiday-season/ www.aboutflowers.com/flower-gift-giving-tips/guys-guide-to-giving-flowers.html Dreams, (2015). Dreams sleep survey, dreams.co.uk 戶口