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Julie Bove[_2_]

"Bruce" > wrote in message
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> On Mon, 24 Dec 2018 14:47:18 -0500, wrote:
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>>I don't like a very large kitchen where people can hang out. I have a
>>spacious enough galley kitchen, very efficient, and I don't want/allow
>>anyone helping me cook. I don't want to be distracted with any
>>conversating while I'm cooking either. I have lots of cabinet and
>>counter space and an over-size SS sink. I don't want guests rummaging
>>in my cabinets and fridge because they never put things back where
>>they found them. When people go out to eat they don't help the cook
>>or wander about their kitchen, I operate the same. When I bring my
>>car to the mechanic they don't allow me in their work space either.
>>When I visit someone I respect their space the same as I expect guests
>>to respect my space. I never tell guests to make themselves at home,
>>they can make themselves at home at their home... otherwise they'll be
>>drawing themselves a bath and napping in my bed. In fact I don't want
>>guests watching TV... if watching TV is more important than visiting
>>they'd best stay home or visit a sports bar.
>
> This reads like the diary of a neurotic control freak. The least
> relaxed man in the state.

We should let Steve decide. He has the psych. degree.