Can you share some host family horror stories?
Sure. One horror story is when a host family made the exchange student clean the entire huge house alone every day. They didn't respect the student's study time at all and just treated them like a free maid.
There was a case where the host family was constantly arguing and fighting among themselves. The exchange student had to witness their violent quarrels almost every day. It was so stressful for the student that they couldn't focus on their study or enjoy their stay at all. They felt like they were in a war zone instead of a warm family environment.
Can you share some host family horror stories?
Sure. One horror story is about a host family that was extremely controlling. They dictated every minute of the guest's day, from when they could eat to what they could wear. It was like living in a prison.
Can you share some heartwarming host family stories?
There was a host family in Italy that welcomed a Brazilian student. The student was homesick at first. The host family made a special effort to recreate some Brazilian dishes for her. The student then taught the family some Brazilian samba dance steps. This story shows how a host family can make a foreign student feel at home and create beautiful memories together.
Can you share some 'harvest host horror stories'?
I heard of a 'harvest host' situation where the host was extremely rude. They made the guests feel unwelcome from the start. They constantly complained about every little thing the guests did, like using a bit too much water or making a small noise. The guests couldn't wait to leave that horrible place.
Can you share some heartwarming Japanese host family stories?
Sure. There was a host family that helped their foreign guest learn Japanese by having daily language lessons at home. They used flashcards, played language games, and even took the guest to local markets to practice bargaining in Japanese. It was a really kind way to help the guest integrate into the Japanese language environment.
Share some restaurant host horror stories.
One horror story is when a restaurant host was extremely rude to a family with small children. The host refused to seat them near an exit as they requested for easy access with a stroller. Instead, the host made snide remarks about how they should have planned better. It made the family's dining experience start off on a very bad note.
Share some Airbnb host horror stories.
One horror story is about a host who promised a clean and quiet place. But when the guests arrived, the room was filthy with dirty sheets and trash everywhere. The host was unresponsive too.
What are some AFS host family horror stories?
One horror story could be a host family that was extremely strict about food. They made the AFS student follow a very restricted diet without considering the student's own preferences or cultural food habits. For example, not allowing the student to eat any snacks from their home country, which made the student feel isolated and deprived.
Can you share more about AFS host family horror stories related to privacy?
Sure. There was an AFS student whose host family would enter their room without knocking. They would go through the student's personal belongings as well. This complete lack of respect for privacy made the student feel violated.
Can you share some heartwarming exchange student host family stories?
Sure. There was a host family in Italy that took in an exchange student from Thailand. The Italian family loved art, and they often visited museums. The Thai student was initially not very interested but as time passed, she was drawn into the world of Italian art. The family also celebrated Thai festivals with her. It was a really heartwarming story of cultural immersion and acceptance.
Can you share some touching long lost family host stories?
There is this one long lost family host story that really stands out. A family was split when the parents divorced and the children were separated. Years later, the host took on the case. She had to deal with a lot of emotional baggage from the family members. But she managed to get them all in one room. When they saw each other again, there were tears of sadness for the lost years but also of happiness for being reunited. The host's ability to handle such complex emotions made this a truly touching story.