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by
jes04
Sun Apr 07 2002 at 16:20:21
Having been living this as a
lifestyle
occasionally for the past year, and observing several other people doing it as well, I was surprised to find that there's not a node describing this.
Couch surfing
is a way of life commonly found among the
stoner
and
party kid
crowds. Specifically, it's the habit of passing out on someone's
couch
every night because you are too
stoned
,
drunk
,
tripped out
,
spun
, or (
insert favorite inebriation here
) to go home. This is more commonly seen at a
party house
.
There are no rules for
couch surfing
, but I've noded some tips below that you may find helpful, and tend to make the experience more pleasant for both the
host
and the
surfer
.
Always ask before you crash
.
When it comes to sleeping locations, it's every man for himself.
If you must sleep on the floor, expect to get stepped on at least once.
It helps to have a backpack or bag with you containing a change of clothes, personal hygiene items, etc. I keep such a bag in my car just in case.
It's a good idea to empty your pockets before passing out - it sucks to wake up with your
keys
lodged in your crotch. The aforementioned bag is a good place to put your stuff.
Removing your shoes will make your morning
that much better
, as you don't have to deal with that icky
I slept in my shoes all night feeling
Usually this happens due to a
massive throwdown
at the residence the night before, leaving the place somewhat
untidy
. It's generally considered
good form
to assist in the cleanup once you
regain conciousness
.
In the same vein, when cleaning up, it's generally a good idea to
stash any paraphernalia
first, because you never know who might drop by. (this may seem like common sense, but you'd be surprised...)
If you arise before everyone else, go about whatever business you have at hand as quietly as possible.
Usually there will be at least one other person
surfing
with you. If you don't know them well, respect them and their space.
Stealing from sleeping people is
uncool
.
That's all I have for now...feel free to add more as you see fit.
See also:
couch surfer
Honor system
hospitality network
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Everything Quests: Games and Distractions
Couch Rioting
Spun
Finding Coke at The University of Maryland
Hang gliding
Hostel
The Guy on the Couch
August 1, 2011
Kamaiura
Lost Years of Jesus
How to not drown in the surf
Turkey Adventures
A week in Ellsworth
Gap year
Youth Hostel
WWOOF
online community
exchange student
Freebie
jigsaw puzzle
free stuff