1.Expectation: Your friends can't wait to have you over!
Reality: They were just being polite when they said to come over any time.
2.Expectation: The weekend will fly by because you're doing so many things and having so much fun!
Reality: You'll spend most of your time doing this.
3.Expectation: You're gonna kick back and chillax all weekend!
Reality: Your host has you up at dawn to help clean out the garage.
4.Expectation: You'll get to browse their bookcases for great new reading material!
Reality: Their library consists of five damp, moldy books.
5.Expectation: Finally, a chance to use a fancy bathroom!
Reality: Their guest bathroom is cramped beyond belief.
6.Expectation: Your friend is really amazing!
Reality: Your friend is REALLY weird.
7.Expectation: Amazing, FREE breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner!
Reality: Their fridge has basically nothing but leftovers.
8.Expectation: Sleeping in a different bed is exciting and new!
Reality: You're sleeping on a couch pretending to be a bed.
9.Expectation: You'll get to sleep in!
Reality: They have kids, so... no.
10.Expectation: It's so much fun, you hope this weekend lasts forever!
Reality: You're ready to go home by Saturday morning.
Expectation: Next time, you'll stay at Hampton instead.
Reality: You book a room with Hampton and enjoy all the comforts of home — pristine rooms, luxurious beds, and great breakfasts — with none of the hassle.
