Houseguest dripping with sweat
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Anonymous
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Our holiday houseguest just walked in from a long walk, covered -- literally dripping -- with sweat, then sat down and sprawled out on my beautifully upholstered couch.
Gross!!! I wanted to cry. Instead, I suggested that we move to the dining room so that he would at least sit on easily cleanable chairs rather than the upholstered furniture. Why would this guy think it's OK to pollute my home? How do I politely get him to clean up and not ruin my furniture during the rest of the evening? |
Anonymous
| Aren't you a charming hostess! |
Anonymous
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Yuk!
If you haven't given towels, or maybe even if you have, can you say "here are some fresh towels. I bet you want to take a shower after your workout/after working up a sweat exercising!" |
Anonymous
I'd like to see you post after experiencing something equally as gross. hypocrite yuck, OP That is disgusting. |
Anonymous
| Our leather couch still had a dark spot from FIL's head when he sat in it a month after we bought it 10 years ago. |
Anonymous
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I'd say you have a choice, either sit on towels or go shower. NOW !
That person would never have made it to my couch. |
Anonymous
omg I don't know whether to laugh or cry. |
Anonymous
Why would you think you can't say something!!! Really - you have a houseguest (friend I presume) and you would rather trash them on the internet than actually speak to them |
Anonymous
| How far did he walk? I could walk a marathon and not get sweaty--too cold outside. |
Anonymous
| Man, you all do NOT know how to clean. |
Anonymous
The maid got Christmas off. |
Anonymous
You are a better person than me, I just laughed aloud, and then laughed again at your response! |
Anonymous
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I would just say "Oh my goodness! Look at you, you're dripping in sweat! Are you o.k.? Here let me get you a towel. Do you need some water?"
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Anonymous
Soul glow |
Anonymous
OP here -- My post specifically asks for advice on what to say to my houseguest. The problem is that I'm not that comfortable with telling another adult how to take care of basic hygiene. But I also don't want him to stink up my house. |