When a host put effort into creating a comfortable guest experience, receiving a sleeping bag and personal items from the visiting friend implies their accommodations were inadequate. This behavior can lead to confusion and disappointment for the host. In addressing such situations, hosts are encouraged to clarify preferences directly with the guest. Similarly, comments about a person's body, particularly unsolicited remarks about weight, can be uncomfortable and perceived as rude, prompting the need for polite responses that discourage such remarks in the future.
When she visited me for the first time, I was excited to put together a similar experience for her. But I was rather shocked to discover that she arrived with a sleeping bag and her own towels, saying she didn't want to inconvenience me.
Presuming that there is no such danger from which your friend has to protect herself, her actions have informed you that your hospitality is not good enough for her.
You should ask whether you should bring your own things and if not, ask why she did. Tell her that you had taken pleasure in providing accommodations that you thought she would enjoy.
Nobody would ever exclaim, My, you've gained weight! So why do they think it's OK to make the opposite observation?
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