Host Case Study
Sharon – West Wickham
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Time Hosting
2 years
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Home Size
2 bedrooms
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Groups Hosted
150+
What prompted you to begin hosting?
I enjoy meeting new people and helping them to learn about a new culture.
What is it that has inspired you to continue hosting for this many years?
I enjoy meeting a variety of different people from different cultures. I like talking and spending time with people and learning about their traditions and customs.
What advice do you have for someone who is considering hosting?
It is worth doing. Make sure that your home is welcoming. It is lovely to have great feedback from the guests.
What were your concerns before you started hosting?
Making sure that I had enough time for the guests.
How do you prepare to make sure guests have a great arrival experience?
I make sure that the bedroom is cosy and welcoming and that I prepare the sort of food that they will like.
What’s your favourite thing about being a host?
Talking about the great things to do in London and finding out how much they love our city.
What’s been your proudest moment as a host?
The letters and cards from guests telling us how much they loved staying with us and the memories that they have made.
What’s been the most surprising thing about hosting?
How easy it is.
Has hosting changed your lifestyle?
We enjoy having extra company in the evenings.
Would you recommend hosting for Cultural Connection and why?
Definitely. It is a very welcoming and well organised company.
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I really enjoy meeting new people and the interaction with them. Conversation round the meal table is always a highlight for me as I seek to get to know my guests. Even my younger guests really make an effort with the language and are pleased to improve. For me it is a very positive and enjoyable experience to have these guests in my home and to date I have not had any negative experiences.