Discussion Guide: Host-Guest Initial Meeting

Overview: At SpacesShared we know that you are adults, you have conversations all the time. Please feel free to use this conversation guide as much or as little as you find helpful. We have created the questions based on observing many homesharing matches as they get to know each other and go on to live together. Enjoy getting to know one another!

The Discussion Questions

• Is this your first time participating in a homesharing program?
• Why did you decide to participate in a homesharing program?
• What are some positive experiences you've had living with other people?
• If I asked someone that you have lived with before that the most annoying thing that you do is, what do you think they would say?
• If I asked someone that you have lived with before what the best thing about you is, what do you think they would say?
• Who is your best friend and what is your favorite thing to do together?
• What is your favorite thing to do on a Sunday?
• What was it about my profile that made you decide to reach out?
• What has been your biggest concern about homesharing since deciding to apply?
• What are you most looking forward to about living in a homeshare match?
• What does a typical week look like for you?
• Let's talk about quiet hours in the house — when do you like it to be quiet?
• If there are quiet hours, what activities are allowed and not allowed during quiet hours?
• Let's talk about COVID — any questions or concerns about COVID safety in the home?
• What else would you like to know about me?

Ensure all members of the household meet the student during your first virtual meeting: To increase the chance of a successful match, SpacesShared strongly recommends that guests have the opportunity to meet not only their host, but all members of the household in the virtual meeting(s).

Once you have completed the questions, you can schedule a future call or use the chat function on the platform. If you are ready to proceed, you can request a homeshare agreement in the platform to formalize and lock in your homeshare!