Finnish Guest Can’t Handle the Heat, But Who’s Really to Blame?

Imagine hosting a friend and their long-distance partner in your home, only for things to get heated – literally! Our 26-year-old Australian host found herself in a sticky situation when her friend Josh and his Finnish girlfriend Sara stayed overnight before a camping trip. Sara, not used to the warm Australian climate, asked for the air conditioning to be left on all night, but our host refused. The next day, tensions rose as Sara complained about her sleepless night. Was the host justified in her decision, or should she have been more accommodating? Let’s dive into the story!

The Long-Distance Lovebirds

An International Reunion

A Hot Request

The Host’s Response ‍♀️

A Humid Situation

The Morning After ☀️

A Lighthearted Jab

The Friend’s Reaction ❄️

Second Thoughts

A Note on Communication ️

A Fan to the Rescue ️

A Heated Debate: Who’s in the Wrong? ‍♀️

So, our Australian host refused to leave the air conditioning on all night for her Finnish guest, who was struggling with the heat. The next morning, Sara complained about her sleepless night, and the host suggested she’d better get used to it, considering she was about to go camping. This lighthearted comment didn’t sit well with Sara, and now even Josh is giving the host the cold shoulder. Was the host right to stand her ground, or should she have been more accommodating to her guest’s needs? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA comment defends Sydney heat while Finn explains cultural differences.

Keeping the AC on for one night wouldn’t have hurt anyone

NAH guest struggles with heat, reasonable response from commenters.

Mixed opinions on host’s behavior, concern for guest’s comfort.

Finnish guest complains about 27°C, but is it justified?

Tight budget vs. guest comfort: AC etiquette debated.

Finnish guest complains about heat, gets called out for lack of empathy

Guest complains about heat, commenter thinks host could be nicer

OP mocked Sara for not understanding Celsius. YTA for sure.

Debate over mosquito infestations in houses gets heated

Commenter calls out OP for being insensitive to hot weather

Guest asked for reasonable comfort, host refused and mocked her. YTA.

Commenter calls out soft YTA for snarky comment.

Hosting guests? Don’t be an a**hole, turn on the AC

Aircon expenses and camping comments lead to YTA judgement.

Guest accuses host of being an a**hole for not adjusting temperature

Guest criticizes host for not turning on heat.

Unwillingness to accommodate guest’s comfort leads to YTA judgement ‍♀️

Air con drama: YTA for blaming guest for one hot night.

Commenter calls host YTA for not accommodating guest’s comfort.

Mosquito invasion in the US, screens not always effective.

Commenter defends Finnish guest and suggests solution for host’s concern.

Finnish guest struggles with heat, but OP not at fault ‍♂️

Host should have accommodated guest’s request for first night. YTA

Commenter calls out someone for being a cheap a**hole.

Guest complains of heat and mosquitoes, commenter calls host YTA.

Guest’s discomfort is OP’s fault. YTA.

Uncomfortable temperature and mosquitoes, but why were there bugs indoors?

Hosts get called out for uncomfortable stay and mosquito problem

Short and to the point. Someone’s the a**hole.

Louisiana resident questions host’s hospitality in mosquito-filled home

Uncomfortable guest gets bitten by mosquitoes, mild YTA for host

Host criticized for not adjusting AC for guest’s comfort. YTA.

Uncomfortable guest calls out host for not providing basic amenities

Uncomfortable guest calls out host for being cheap.

Aussie suggests chill hosting, but guest should’ve skipped camping

NTA defends camping, while NAH argues for guest’s comfort. ️

Finnish guest complains about heat, host called YTA.

The mystery of indoor mosquitoes and missing screens

Guest complains about heat, commenter calls them penny-pinching YTA.

Ungracious host receives YTA for Finnish guest’s heat exhaustion

Finnish guest faces harsh summer, but host not at fault.

Empathy is key, even when everyone sucks here.

Host criticized for not turning on AC for guest. YTA.

User can’t handle the heat, prefers 21C for sleeping

Arizona resident defends Finnish guest, shares personal experience with heat.

Finnish guest requests cooler room, OP refuses. YTA confirmed.

Sleeping in a hot room: YTA or NAH?

Unwelcoming host gets called out for lack of empathy

Canadian provides temp conversion, calls out YTA for lack of empathy

Australia: Land of Heat and Venomous Creatures