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[quote=Anonymous]You do not enjoy hosting people, which is tough. You feel pushed into something you do not want to do. Also tough. But answering the why…

Through several organizations, we used to host international visitors. They wanted to meet and talk with people living here. It makes being a tourist/traveler more interesting when you can learn the experiences and perspectives of people who live where you are visiting.

As an occasional traveler, I’ve enjoyed this the other way round. I am interested in people’s work, daily life, view points if they are willing to share, food their grandmother made, school experiences, etc.

The social anxiety makes all of this more difficult. If you feel like you must follow through, maybe ask in advance what they are interested in, and mentally prepare for light conversation. As long as they are not asking to stay with you, or for you to find them a job, they may just be interested in what it’s been like for you to live here. You do t need to shared personal things. If you have a family, what you all like to do, how the kids’ schools compare to yours growing up. Something you remember fondly from your country.

To further take pressure off of you, have some questions ready to keep them talking.

-person dreading an upcoming party for a friend I truly like[/quote]

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