What are things to keep in mind when couch surfing?

What are things to keep in mind when couch surfing?
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answer:You need to be open minded because those that will give you a couch to sleep on might not be as you. [ they give you shelter and food but might be a lot more different that you ]. Be prepared for anything. DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT leave matches / lighters unattended because there might be kids who can play with them and start a fire .. I had this issue with some ^^ Best to keep your money on a card and don’t keep a lot of money in your pockets. [ you don’t know who you can come across ]
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