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On Wed, 26 Dec 2018 13:46:01 +1100, Bruce >
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>On Tue, 25 Dec 2018 18:32:12 -0800, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:
>
>>"Bruce" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> On Mon, 24 Dec 2018 14:47:18 -0500, wrote:
>>>
>>>>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.
>
>But I'm a very creative amateur psychologist.

With atrocious manners and no couth... you likely live in a pig sty so
don't care how your boarish guests comport themselves.