Grandist Hive

Should you charge your guest for damage or broken items?

Should you charge your guest for damage or broken items?

Guests are the source of delight if you are feeling bored and need others' company. Guests that are close to you and understand your nature are a blessing, but when we talk about this more broadly, not everyone in our social circle is truly known to us.

Irresponsible guests or people having naughty children may become trouble for you. They can create a mess in your house, make your house dirty and you feel like ohhhh!!! How can I survive with them? They can change your daily routine and break your precious household items.

All this situation is very disturbing and difficult to tolerate. You may also think that if such guests break your important household commodities, either you should charge them for compensation or you may overlook this.

 

What should you do???

As it looks offensive to charge for the broken item, but it is practically possible to pay off for loss they have made. But there are some ways that you should adopt before welcoming your guests.

  1. Tell them your routine

If someone is coming to your home as a guest, you should politely tell them your daily life routine so they know how much busy you are and they may not come with intention of staying, so chances of breaking of items will be reduced.

  1. Notify them about loss

Unfortunately!!! If guests or their children have broken some items for the first time, it's your liability to ignore it and with the courtesy you can tell them about your income and expenses, tell them you cannot afford to buy again these items without embarrassing them. So, they should be careful next time.

  1. Charge them if expensive

If it is a costly item and you do not have enough money to buy it and the item is very essential for daily house chores, then you can ask them to give money or bring an item for you by using good communication skills so they should not mind your words and would buy it or pay you.

 

  1. Ask them to bring their items for use

Some people like to go to their relatives for spending their vacations. As if guests are coming to your house with this intention, you can ask them to come along with their daily usage items. So, you should not be burdened with their expenses, and the chances of damaging your items will be reduced.

 

Points to keep in mind

  • Do not use harsh words.
  • Keep them comfortable in your company.
  • Spend spare time with them and guide them about the rules of your house.
  • Make their trip memorable.
  • Try to overcome their hesitation so they adjust easily to your house environment.

 

Conclusion

These are some points mentioned above to deal with guests in case they break something. Always be kind to them and tell them with affection that how they have to live there so they can adjust easily and ask anything contentedly from you. Do not lose your temper if they have broken something, carefully deal with such situation, so they have good memories in your home.

  • Share

Write a Review

  • Your Rating & Review