Is this weird or what!

[Marion]

Just thought I would share this with you all as I am still a bit dumbfounded after arriving home. I have just returned after letting a couple into my apartment in Nice. The first thing they did was turn the air-conditioning on. I had to get something from next door and when I returned they asked me how to turn the air-conditioning down. At first I thought I had misheard them as it was already on 16oC, but no, they wanted to know how to turn it down to 12oC. I said something along the lines of '16 is already a bit low and I think that's the lowest setting'. 'Yes' they said, 'but we come from the Orkneys and we like it cold!'
I felt like asking them what they were doing in Nice in the middle of summer when it is 30 -32oC

[Clexane]

At least you can hope they wont be opening the windows or doors very often

I would also be very worried about the electricity bill

And yes it is weird !!!!

[Alan Knighting]

Marion,

You really must be more sympathetic and understanding. All they were trying to do was emulate what would be regarded as a heat wave where they came from.

Joking apart, I am well known for my fluency in words containing beeps and in those circumstances I would have been tempted to use a good supply of them.

Alan

[debk]

"Let me try this..." I would say. "Whoops! Looks like I broke something. I'll try to get someone out to fix it as soon as possible."

And then I would pocket whatever little piece I had pulled out of the AC as surreptitiously as possible.

[Marion]

I would also be very worried about the electricity bill

Yes, I'm dreading the bill. I bet they leave the a/c on while they're out although I always stress that it shouldn't be left on and can be programmed to come on before they come home.
I find myself lost for words in this sort of situation. My immediate reaction is don't upset the guests but then afterwards I think why not! My immediate thought was "would you like to pay extra for the electricity" but didn't say anything of course.

DEbk - I wish I could think as quick as that!

Marion

[Clexane]

Marion,

Assuming its only a 2.0 kw unit the worst case is about 25 Euros which isn't so bad for the week if its only a one off. Off course if you have multiple units or a large central system the story could be worse...