I have been criticized for “judging” her hygiene habits.
They say she may suffer from a germ phobia. I have known her more than 10 years, and she has worked as a professional cleaning lady. I don’t think she’s a germaphobe but high-maintenance and vain.
Should a guest be asked to comply with the host’s requests, or must the host comply with the guest’s unusual demands? How should this be handled?Gracious hosts will do whatever they can to ensure their guests are comfortable and provided for. Gracious guests will comply with whatever “house rules” are instituted by their hosts. In your case, this should be handled by not inviting this particular friend to any more overnights on your family boat.
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