What are best practices in treating my exchange partner’s home?
1. Treat your exchange partner’s home as you would your own. Or, treat your exchange partner’s home the way you hope they are treating yours. 2. If you break it, you buy it. Seriously, life happens. If you clog the plumbing, call a plumber and pay the bill. If you break a glass or plate, buy a new one or at the very least find out it’s worth and leave the money. Be honest about any incidents and it should be easily resolved. 3. Replace anything you have used such as food or charcoal. 4. Clean the home and do the laundry (towels, sheets, etc.) prior to departure. The home should be as clean as you found it upon arrival. Some “nice to do’s”: 5. Leave a note about your stay. Your exchange partner will be pleased that you were happy and comfortable in their home. 6. You may want to leave a small token of appreciation. It goes a long way. By taking care of your exchange partner’s property, you will receive a positive rating of their experience exchanging with you. In turn, others will want
