First and foremost, this is a private home. These people are opening up their home for a swinging function. They have every right to, at least, feel comfortable with those that are attending this private party in their private home. To open their house for a free-for-all (meaning any Tom, Deloris or Henrietta can walk in off the street) would not only be stupid, it has the possibility of being dangerous. I think the owners of the home are within their rights to *interview* those they do not know that wish to attend, even those that come with recommendations. Would you let any stranger into your house that came knocking on your door? No, you wouldn't so why would you expect these people to?
The *interview,* in all probabilty, is just a minor thing for the owners to get familiar with you, ask a few questions, and help them in knowing if they would be comfortable with you in their home or not. Put yourself in their position. Wouldn't you feel more comfortable at least being acquainted with the people coming into your home where you live, you raise(d) your children, etc etc?
My advice if you choose to be *interviewed*....be nice, be yourself, be truthful...that will do more to put the hosting couple at ease than anything else and you'll probably come out of the whole thing with a new couple you're friends with who will invite you everytime they open their house up.
The questions will probably be some run of the mill questions such as are you std free? Do you smoke? Do you smoke weed? Do any harder drugs? Safe Sex? Would you like to chip in bringing a dish or a case of beer or a fifth or some setups? etc etc.
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