Location: Places >> North America >> Canada >> Quebec (Province de) >> Montreal >> 1-LAST MINUTE COUCH IN MONTREALWhat are Group guidelines? Group guidelines are a list of things that this group has agreed to and uses as guidance in operation. At a quick glance, everyone can see what rules a group functions by.

Group Guidelines

Title	Date	Importance
Some Basic Guidelines and Suggestions...	11/09/2011	1
It's always good to have a Plan B... *Try searching for a room @ http://hostelworld.com or http://hostels.com to get an idea of prices and location. It's often better to contact the hostel/hotel/guesthouse directly as opposed to using a third party site. This way if you can't find a couch, you'll have a second option. *Always start by doing a “CouchSearch” and contact people directly. You may need to make a large number of requests before you get a 'yes', but that’s normal. Go to the TIPS section in the Surf/Host Menu at the top of this page for help on how to make a proper couch request and get a better response! You can also do an Open Couch Request. *Contacting your hosts personally a week or two in advance is the best case scenario. It is up to the surfer to contact a host - Leaving your long distance phone number will not guarantee a return call, get a local sim card. *Before posting in this group PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE A FULL PROFILE - It will increase your chances of getting a host. This means profile pictures and details about yourself, your interests etc. If you are traveling with someone else (a partner, friends, etc) it is preferable that they also have a CS profile. People without a profile pic or with no information about themselves may be removed from the group. People with negative references regarding harassment of other members may also be removed. *For security reasons it is best not to post your phone number on a public forum but to exchange it via PM - Private Message. *Pour des raisons de sécurité, il est préférable de ne pas mette votre numéro de téléphone sur un forum public, mais de l'échanger par MP - Message Privé. Les personnes sans photo de profil ou avec aucune information sur eux-mêmes peuvent être retirés du groupe. *Keep in mind that not everyone is open or able to host couples, groups or - “invisible” friends - for safety reasons. Be sure to read your potential hosts profile before making a request. Yes, having friends and references helps - for both you and the host - :) *State your time and date of arrival/departure and confirm with your host with a private message. If you have made other arrangements or found another host - It is recommended that you advise the hosts that have offered you a couch - This way they can be free to accept other CS requests. Let the group know as well, so people can stop offering you a space.