Visiting friend sleeps on the rug instead of the bed. The rug smells like body odor.
I have a dear friend who lived in the same city I lived in for many years. Several years ago, I moved to the other side of the continent, and she now visits me once a year for seven to 10 days. To my surprise, instead of sleeping in the bed in the guest room, she opts for the thick Persian rug on the floor. I only realized this when I cleaned the guest room upon her departure the first time.
She says nothing to me about her sleeping preferences, but she has done this on every single visit. I don’t know how to address it, or even if I should. I don’t want to embarrass her, but cleaning the rug is time-consuming and creates unnecessary wear on the fibers. Any suggestions?dear friend you care about, inquire if there is anything amiss with the bed in the guest room — without being too specific about why you are asking.
She is very sociable and has a bubbly personality, but she has the habit of answering any question posed in the room — even if it is not directed to her. She answers the question before the person being addressed has the chance, and sometimes even interrupts the person asking the question to start answering it.She is 24 years old, fresh out of college.
Listen with measured, if not unlimited, patience while she gives her answer. And then give yours. That this will be mildly embarrassing for your son's girlfriend is regrettable, but if she, or your son, have the courage to point that out, you can innocently explain that the question was directed to you.washingtonpost.
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