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If duties change (e.g., school holiday), update the weekly plan together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>House Rules (Template)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Home & Privacy<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Quiet hours: <em>e.g., 22:00\u201307:00<\/em>. Headphones after bedtime.<\/li>\r\n <li>Guests: ask in advance; no overnight guests unless agreed.<\/li>\r\n <li>Shared spaces: clean as you go; label personal food.<\/li>\r\n <li>Bathroom & laundry schedules posted on the door.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Safety<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Kids never left alone at home or in water. Balcony\/windows locked.<\/li>\r\n <li>Car seats\/seat belts always; approved pickup list only.<\/li>\r\n <li>Medication out of reach; emergency list on fridge.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Meals, Allowance & Expenses<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-3\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Meals<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Join family dinners when schedules align.<\/li>\r\n <li>Light cooking OK; note allergies & spice levels.<\/li>\r\n <li>Discuss food storage (fridge space, snacks for kids).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Allowance<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Pocket money cadence (e.g., weekly) and method (WeChat\/Alipay\/cash).<\/li>\r\n <li>Transit top-ups or activity budgets (if provided).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Reimbursements<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Keep simple receipts (transit, kid snacks, small supplies).<\/li>\r\n <li>Submit every Friday with quick notes.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Weekly Routine (Example)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ol>\r\n <li><strong>Mon\u2013Fri<\/strong> \u2014 07:00\u201309:00 morning routine & school drop; 16:30\u201319:30 pickup, homework, dinner help.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Sat<\/strong> \u2014 cultural activity with family (museum\/park) or language exchange caf\u00e9.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Sun<\/strong> \u2014 day off; personal study, calls home, meet friends.<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"tip\">Post the schedule on the fridge. Update for holidays, exams, visitors, or travel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>Communication That Works<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Diario<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>WeChat \u201cend-of-day\u201d note: pickups done, homework, tomorrow reminders.<\/li>\r\n <li>Flag issues early (sleep, appetite, mood, school notes).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Weekly 15-Min Check-in (Template)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Wins: 2 good moments with the kids.<\/li>\r\n <li>Challenges: 1 thing to tweak.<\/li>\r\n <li>Schedule changes next week.<\/li>\r\n <li>Supplies needed & reimbursements.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Safeguarding & Emergencies<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Contacts & Protocols<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Emergency numbers: <strong>110<\/strong> police, <strong>120<\/strong> ambulance.<\/li>\r\n <li>Parents\u2019 phones + neighbor\/relative backup + school office.<\/li>\r\n <li>Allergies\/meds + nearest clinic\/hospital saved on maps.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>When in Doubt<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Call parents first; if urgent, call emergency services.<\/li>\r\n <li>Incident note in WeChat: time, place, what happened, action taken.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Time Off, Trips & Visitors<\/h2>\r\n <ul class=\"check\">\r\n <li>Days off posted monthly; swap requests at least 1 week ahead.<\/li>\r\n <li>Overnights\/travel: share itinerary and emergency contacts.<\/li>\r\n <li>Family visitors: agree room\/bathroom plan and quiet hours.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Conflict \u2192 Conversation (Fast Ladder)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ol>\r\n <li><strong>Pause<\/strong> (cool-off 1\u20132 hours).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Talk<\/strong> using the weekly template; focus on one issue.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Agree<\/strong> on a small change to test for 7 days.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Escalate<\/strong> to coordinator if unresolved after 2 tries.<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Day 1 Onboarding (Printable)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Home Tour<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Room, bathroom, laundry, kitchen zones.<\/li>\r\n <li>Wi-Fi, garbage\/recycling, keys & door codes.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Kid Routine<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Pick-up points, verified guardians list, school portal.<\/li>\r\n <li>Allergy list, meds location, favorite snacks\/games.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Useful Phrases (EN \u2194 ZH)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>\u201cWhat\u2019s the plan for tomorrow\u2019s pickup?\u201d<br\/>\u660e\u5929\u63a5\u5b69\u5b50\u7684\u5b89\u6392\u662f\u600e\u6837\u7684\uff1f<\/li>\r\n <li>\u201cAny foods to avoid for the kids?\u201d<br\/>\u5b69\u5b50\u6709\u4ec0\u4e48\u9700\u8981\u907f\u514d\u7684\u98df\u7269\u5417\uff1f<\/li>\r\n <li>\u201cCan we review the schedule on Sunday night?\u201d<br\/>\u6211\u4eec\u5468\u65e5\u665a\u4e0a\u4e00\u8d77\u8fc7\u4e00\u4e0b\u4e0b\u5468\u5b89\u6392\u53ef\u4ee5\u5417\uff1f<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>\u201cHe\/She seems tired today.\u201d<br\/>\u4ed6\/\u5979\u4eca\u5929\u770b\u8d77\u6765\u6709\u70b9\u7d2f\u3002<\/li>\r\n <li>\u201cI\u2019ll send a summary on WeChat tonight.\u201d<br\/>\u6211\u4eca\u665a\u5728\u5fae\u4fe1\u53d1\u4e2a\u603b\u7ed3\u3002<\/li>\r\n <li>\u201cIs it okay to invite a friend for tea?\u201d<br\/>\u6211\u53ef\u4ee5\u9080\u8bf7\u4e00\u4e2a\u670b\u53cb\u6765\u559d\u8336\u5417\uff1f<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>FAQ \u2014 Host Family<\/h2>\r\n <p><strong>Can I set boundaries?<\/strong><br\/>Yes\u2014privacy, guests, and time off should be agreed in writing and revisited as needed.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>What if I don\u2019t understand a rule?<\/strong><br\/>Ask for an example; repeat it back to confirm. Post rules on the fridge in English\/Chinese.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>How do we balance language practice?<\/strong><br\/>Pick times (e.g., breakfast English, dinner Mandarin) and switch weekly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"cta\">\r\n <p><strong>Build a Great Home Experience<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <p>\r\n Masons Au Pair provides matching support, house-rule templates, and weekly check-in scripts\u2014so your host family life stays\r\n clear, warm, and genuinely cultural.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/es\/be-an-au-pair-in-china\/\">Join Our Au Pair Program<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/main>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}}},"class_list":["post-4084","glossary","type-glossary","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn about the Host Family and how it works in China. 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n \r\n Host Family \u2014 Expectations, House Rules, Communication & Weekly Routine | Masons Au Pair<\/title>\r\n <meta name=\"description\" content=\"Everything you need to thrive with your host family in China: expectations, childcare scope, house rules, privacy, safety, communication templates, weekly routines, conflict resolution, and onboarding checklists.\"\/>\r\n <style>\r\n :root { --brand:#093F50; }\r\n body { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#222; line-height:1.7; margin:0; }\r\n .wrap { max-width:860px; padding:24px; margin:0 auto; }\r\n h1, h2 { font-size:25px; color:var(--brand); }\r\n h2 { margin-top:150px; }\r\n p { margin:12px 0; }\r\n ul, ol { padding-left:22px; }\r\n a { color:var(--brand); text-decoration:none; }\r\n a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }\r\n .box { border:1px solid var(--brand); border-radius:10px; padding:16px 18px; background:#f7fbfc; }\r\n .grid-2 { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; }\r\n .grid-3 { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:12px; }\r\n @media (min-width:720px){\r\n .grid-2 { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }\r\n .grid-3 { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr; }\r\n }\r\n .tip, .note { font-style:italic; opacity:.9; }\r\n .check li { margin:6px 0; }\r\n .cta { margin-top:28px; padding:18px 20px; border:1px solid var(--brand); border-radius:10px; background:#f7fbfc; }\r\n .cta a.button { display:inline-block; margin-top:10px; padding:10px 16px; font-weight:700; border-radius:6px; background:var(--brand); color:#fff; text-decoration:none; }\r\n .tag { display:inline-block; padding:2px 8px; border:1px solid var(--brand); border-radius:16px; font-size:12px; margin-right:6px; }\r\n pre { background:#f1f5f7; padding:12px; border-radius:6px; overflow:auto; }\r\n <\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n <main class=\"wrap\">\r\n <h1>Host Family \u2014 Expectations, House Rules, Communication & Weekly Routine<\/h1>\r\n <p>\r\n Vivir con una <strong>familia anfitriona<\/strong> is the heart of the au pair and cultural exchange experience in China.\r\n This guide sets clear expectations for <strong>both sides<\/strong>\u2014from daily routines and privacy to childcare,\r\n safety, and how to solve problems quickly and kindly.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>Shared Goals (Why We\u2019re Here)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ul class=\"check\">\r\n <li><strong>Safe, friendly home<\/strong> for the au pair; respectful role in family life.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Reliable support<\/strong> with kids\u2019 routines and light, kid-related tasks.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Language & culture exchange<\/strong> that\u2019s natural (mealtimes, games, weekends).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Open communication<\/strong>\u2014small chats often, not one big talk late.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Matching & Pre-Arrival Checklist<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Family Shares<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Kid ages, routines, school locations, allergies.<\/li>\r\n <li>Photos of the au pair room\/bath, nearby transport & markets.<\/li>\r\n <li>Typical weekly schedule + bedtime rules + screen-time policy.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Au Pair Shares<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Bio, childcare experience, language goals, allergies\/diet.<\/li>\r\n <li>Sleep habits, noise sensitivity, religious\/food considerations.<\/li>\r\n <li>Emergency contacts at home, medical info relevant to care.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"tip\">Confirm arrival time, airport pickup plan, and where to get a SIM\/eSIM on Day 1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>Scope of Duties (Do \/ Don\u2019t)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Typical \u201cDo\u201d (Kid-Focused)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"check\">\r\n <li>Morning\/evening routines: wake-up, wash-up, simple breakfast\/snack.<\/li>\r\n <li>School runs (walk\/metro\/taxi) following the family\u2019s route & rules.<\/li>\r\n <li>Playtime & homework help; read-aloud in your language\/English.<\/li>\r\n <li>Kid laundry, tidying play area & kids\u2019 dishes.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Usually \u201cDon\u2019t\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"check\">\r\n <li>Deep cleaning, heavy housework, gardening, family accounting.<\/li>\r\n <li>Medical tasks beyond first aid; driving without permission.<\/li>\r\n <li>Overnight solo care without agreement; new chores mid-stay without discussion.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"note\">Clear lists prevent friction. If duties change (e.g., school holiday), update the weekly plan together.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>House Rules (Template)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Home & Privacy<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Quiet hours: <em>e.g., 22:00\u201307:00<\/em>. Headphones after bedtime.<\/li>\r\n <li>Guests: ask in advance; no overnight guests unless agreed.<\/li>\r\n <li>Shared spaces: clean as you go; label personal food.<\/li>\r\n <li>Bathroom & laundry schedules posted on the door.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Safety<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Kids never left alone at home or in water. Balcony\/windows locked.<\/li>\r\n <li>Car seats\/seat belts always; approved pickup list only.<\/li>\r\n <li>Medication out of reach; emergency list on fridge.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Meals, Allowance & Expenses<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-3\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Meals<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Join family dinners when schedules align.<\/li>\r\n <li>Light cooking OK; note allergies & spice levels.<\/li>\r\n <li>Discuss food storage (fridge space, snacks for kids).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Allowance<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Pocket money cadence (e.g., weekly) and method (WeChat\/Alipay\/cash).<\/li>\r\n <li>Transit top-ups or activity budgets (if provided).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Reimbursements<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Keep simple receipts (transit, kid snacks, small supplies).<\/li>\r\n <li>Submit every Friday with quick notes.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Weekly Routine (Example)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ol>\r\n <li><strong>Mon\u2013Fri<\/strong> \u2014 07:00\u201309:00 morning routine & school drop; 16:30\u201319:30 pickup, homework, dinner help.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Sat<\/strong> \u2014 cultural activity with family (museum\/park) or language exchange caf\u00e9.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Sun<\/strong> \u2014 day off; personal study, calls home, meet friends.<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p class=\"tip\">Post the schedule on the fridge. Update for holidays, exams, visitors, or travel.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <h2>Communication That Works<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Diario<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>WeChat \u201cend-of-day\u201d note: pickups done, homework, tomorrow reminders.<\/li>\r\n <li>Flag issues early (sleep, appetite, mood, school notes).<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Weekly 15-Min Check-in (Template)<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Wins: 2 good moments with the kids.<\/li>\r\n <li>Challenges: 1 thing to tweak.<\/li>\r\n <li>Schedule changes next week.<\/li>\r\n <li>Supplies needed & reimbursements.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Safeguarding & Emergencies<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Contacts & Protocols<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Emergency numbers: <strong>110<\/strong> police, <strong>120<\/strong> ambulance.<\/li>\r\n <li>Parents\u2019 phones + neighbor\/relative backup + school office.<\/li>\r\n <li>Allergies\/meds + nearest clinic\/hospital saved on maps.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>When in Doubt<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Call parents first; if urgent, call emergency services.<\/li>\r\n <li>Incident note in WeChat: time, place, what happened, action taken.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Time Off, Trips & Visitors<\/h2>\r\n <ul class=\"check\">\r\n <li>Days off posted monthly; swap requests at least 1 week ahead.<\/li>\r\n <li>Overnights\/travel: share itinerary and emergency contacts.<\/li>\r\n <li>Family visitors: agree room\/bathroom plan and quiet hours.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n\r\n <h2>Conflict \u2192 Conversation (Fast Ladder)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ol>\r\n <li><strong>Pause<\/strong> (cool-off 1\u20132 hours).<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Talk<\/strong> using the weekly template; focus on one issue.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Agree<\/strong> on a small change to test for 7 days.<\/li>\r\n <li><strong>Escalate<\/strong> to coordinator if unresolved after 2 tries.<\/li>\r\n <\/ol>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Day 1 Onboarding (Printable)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Home Tour<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Room, bathroom, laundry, kitchen zones.<\/li>\r\n <li>Wi-Fi, garbage\/recycling, keys & door codes.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <p><strong>Kid Routine<\/strong><\/p>\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>Pick-up points, verified guardians list, school portal.<\/li>\r\n <li>Allergy list, meds location, favorite snacks\/games.<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>Useful Phrases (EN \u2194 ZH)<\/h2>\r\n <div class=\"grid-2\">\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>\u201cWhat\u2019s the plan for tomorrow\u2019s pickup?\u201d<br\/>\u660e\u5929\u63a5\u5b69\u5b50\u7684\u5b89\u6392\u662f\u600e\u6837\u7684\uff1f<\/li>\r\n <li>\u201cAny foods to avoid for the kids?\u201d<br\/>\u5b69\u5b50\u6709\u4ec0\u4e48\u9700\u8981\u907f\u514d\u7684\u98df\u7269\u5417\uff1f<\/li>\r\n <li>\u201cCan we review the schedule on Sunday night?\u201d<br\/>\u6211\u4eec\u5468\u65e5\u665a\u4e0a\u4e00\u8d77\u8fc7\u4e00\u4e0b\u4e0b\u5468\u5b89\u6392\u53ef\u4ee5\u5417\uff1f<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"box\">\r\n <ul>\r\n <li>\u201cHe\/She seems tired today.\u201d<br\/>\u4ed6\/\u5979\u4eca\u5929\u770b\u8d77\u6765\u6709\u70b9\u7d2f\u3002<\/li>\r\n <li>\u201cI\u2019ll send a summary on WeChat tonight.\u201d<br\/>\u6211\u4eca\u665a\u5728\u5fae\u4fe1\u53d1\u4e2a\u603b\u7ed3\u3002<\/li>\r\n <li>\u201cIs it okay to invite a friend for tea?\u201d<br\/>\u6211\u53ef\u4ee5\u9080\u8bf7\u4e00\u4e2a\u670b\u53cb\u6765\u559d\u8336\u5417\uff1f<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <h2>FAQ \u2014 Host Family<\/h2>\r\n <p><strong>Can I set boundaries?<\/strong><br\/>Yes\u2014privacy, guests, and time off should be agreed in writing and revisited as needed.<\/p>\r\n <p><strong>What if I don\u2019t understand a rule?<\/strong><br\/>Ask for an example; repeat it back to confirm. 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