- What do I call you?
- What do you want me to do in the house in addition to:
make my bed every day?
always keep my room tidy?
clean the bathroom every time I use it? - What is the laundry procedure? Where should I put dirty clothes until wash day?
- Should I wash my own underclothes?
- Should I do my own ironing?
- May I use the iron , washing machine , sewing machine , etc. at any time?
- Where may I keep my toiletries?
- When is a convenient time for me to use the shower / bath?
- May I use bathroom toiletries , i.e. , toothpaste , soap , etc.?
- What time are meals?
- What can I do to assist at meal times : set the table?
clear the table?
help wash the dishes? put the dishes away? empty the garbage? - May I help myself to food and drink or must I ask first?
- What areas of the house are strictly private?
- May I put picture / posters in my room?
- May I rearrange my bedroom?
- What are your rules for me about alcohol and smoking?
- Where can I store my suitcases?
- What time must I get up on weekdays? on weekends?
- What time must I go to bed?
- What are the rules for me going out at night and at what time must I be home?
- May I have friends spend the night? Visit during the day?
- What are the rules about me using the telephone?
Must I ask first?
May my friends call me?
May I make long-distance calls? Cost? May I make calls to home? Cost? - What is the procedure for mailing letters? What address do I use for my incoming mail?
- Does my host father or mother have any dislikes , such as;
chewing gum?
wearing a hat(or curlers) at the table? rock music(and how loud)?
smoking? - Do my host brothers or sisters have any dislikes?
- What are the birthdays of my host family?
- How do I get around : to school? locally? to the city?
- May I use the stereo or TV at any time?
- What are the rules about going to church?
- Would you like me to phone home if I’ll be more than 30 minutes late?
- When we go out as a family , should I pay my own entrance fee , meal , etc.?
- When arrangements should I make for school lunch?
- Does the Rotary club pay my cost of travel to school?
- Am I to attend Rotary meetings?
- What else can I do around the house ; cut lawn , help clean , babysit?
- Is there anything else you would like me to know?
- Please tell me how to interact with the house servants.(Where applicabl)