What are the disadvantages of being a couch guest?

As the name suggests, "sofa guest" means "sleeping on someone else's sofa". This is the superficial meaning, but in fact it is not necessarily to sleep on the sofa, if the owner has a spare room or bed, the "sofa guest" will sleep comfortably. If you meet a more hospitable host, they will even take you on scenic tours and taste the local cuisine.

Of course, while enjoying these, you also have to contribute your home's "sofa" in exchange.

How can sofa customers protect themselves? Jiang Yingming, an associate researcher in sociology at the Jiangsu Academy of Social Sciences, believes that although the Internet is a virtual space, if the "sofa guest" sleeps without even knowing the real name of the other party, it will undoubtedly create a criminal space for the other party. Jiang Yingming suggested that the network should also establish a credit mechanism like the real society, and when the "sofa guest" gets to know each other through the network, he should verify the other party's credit situation again through the credit record.

In addition, the "sofa guest" should try to communicate with the other party as much as possible before staying overnight, and simply refuse when the situation is not right. In addition, traveling with friends will also reduce the chance of getting hurt.

There are regulations for foreigners living in their homes. Foreigners staying in Chinese residents' homes and cities and towns shall, within 24 hours after arrival, report to the local public security organ with the passport, certificate and household registration book of the lodging person and fill in the temporary accommodation registration form. However, this provision has not been well implemented in practice, and the public security department has not been able to grasp the whereabouts of the "sofa guest", and the safety of the "sofa guest" itself cannot be guaranteed.

I can't say this coefficient, but there are always some unstable factors in contact with strangers, and I hope that I can communicate more before the trip, and it is not too late to start after understanding the other party's situation, and report my whereabouts to familiar people. The other is to choose a regular website ( and certified members, which can improve the security factor. Have a great trip.