Written By: Yanique Williams
Being invited to someone’s lovely abode, can have you feeling very special. But when you have accepted someone’s hospitality, your graciousness goes a long way. Bringing a simple gift, such as a bottle of wine or a potted plant can warm your host’s heart. As a guest in another person’s home, there are unspoken and unwritten social etiquette rules to follow. If you’re unsure of what not to do, here are some rules to guide you into being the perfect house guest.
Rule#1: Do not show up unannounced.
Inviting yourself over to someone’s home without their knowledge is a red flag. Time at home is used to kick back and relax after a long day. Make a phone call or send a message; request permission before you show up.
Rule#2: Never go into the refrigerator.
Going into someone’s refrigerator, especially in search of food or merely just to look, will only result in a harsh tongue lashing. Allow your host to offer you a glass of water and a light snack.
Rule#3: Putting your feet up on anything will definitely get you put out.
So keep your feet on the floor and off the furniture; and most importantly keep them in your shoes.
Rule#4: Bedroom doors are kept closed for a reason, so making yourself comfortable on someone’s bed or even being in their room is an absolute ‘no no’.
If you do enter, then you will find yourself out the door quicker than you came inside. Stay in the living room or where you were initially invited.
Rule#5: When using the bathroom, never go through the cupboards.
People like to keep their medical supplies, which reveal their health status and other personal items, locked away behind those small wooden doors. It’s not your job to play detective with what’s within the confines of the cupboards; so stay out of them.
Rule#6: Opening the pots on the stove, especially while food is being prepared, is very distasteful and will only lead to you being shown the door.
Keep your nose and fingers out of the pots and the kitchen.
Rule#7: Do not invite yourself to dinner.
Your presence in the kitchen while dinner is being prepared must not be interpreted as an open invitation. Your friend may be preparing a romantic dinner or just wants to spend some quality time with their family. So don’t be a third wheel.
Rule#8: If your wish is to not be physically thrown out of someone’s home, don’t go flirting with their spouse, family or their flavor of the month.
Keep your too friendly comments and hands to yourself. Family members and close friends are guilty of committing this next act.
Rule#9: Other people’s homes are not shopping malls, so do not go exploring, touching and taking things that you may like.
Keep out of the closets, cupboards, draws and personal effects of your family and friends.
Rule#10: When given the chance to visit someone’s home, do not bring a plus one.
Tag-alongs tend to leave a sour taste in someone’s mouth especially if they are rude. Always check to make sure it’s okay with your friend before you bring someone else to her home. Follow these simple rules and you’re
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Written By: Yanique Williams
Being invited to someone’s lovely abode, can have you feeling very special. But when you have accepted someone’s hospitality, your graciousness goes a long way. Bringing a simple gift, such as a bottle of wine or a potted plant can warm your host’s heart. As a guest in another person’s home, there are unspoken and unwritten social etiquette rules to follow. If you’re unsure of what not to do, here are some rules to guide you into being the perfect house guest.
Rule#1: Do not show up unannounced.
Inviting yourself over to someone’s home without their knowledge is a red flag. Time at home is used to kick back and relax after a long day. Make a phone call or send a message; request permission before you show up.
Rule#2: Never go into the refrigerator.
Going into someone’s refrigerator, especially in search of food or merely just to look, will only result in a harsh tongue lashing. Allow your host to offer you a glass of water and a light snack.
Rule#3: Putting your feet up on anything will definitely get you put out.
So keep your feet on the floor and off the furniture; and most importantly keep them in your shoes.
Rule#4: Bedroom doors are kept closed for a reason, so making yourself comfortable on someone’s bed or even being in their room is an absolute ‘no no’.
If you do enter, then you will find yourself out the door quicker than you came inside. Stay in the living room or where you were initially invited.
Rule#5: When using the bathroom, never go through the cupboards.
People like to keep their medical supplies, which reveal their health status and other personal items, locked away behind those small wooden doors. It’s not your job to play detective with what’s within the confines of the cupboards; so stay out of them.
Rule#6: Opening the pots on the stove, especially while food is being prepared, is very distasteful and will only lead to you being shown the door.
Keep your nose and fingers out of the pots and the kitchen.
Rule#7: Do not invite yourself to dinner.
Your presence in the kitchen while dinner is being prepared must not be interpreted as an open invitation. Your friend may be preparing a romantic dinner or just wants to spend some quality time with their family. So don’t be a third wheel.
Rule#8: If your wish is to not be physically thrown out of someone’s home, don’t go flirting with their spouse, family or their flavor of the month.
Keep your too friendly comments and hands to yourself. Family members and close friends are guilty of committing this next act.
Rule#9: Other people’s homes are not shopping malls, so do not go exploring, touching and taking things that you may like.
Keep out of the closets, cupboards, draws and personal effects of your family and friends.
Rule#10: When given the chance to visit someone’s home, do not bring a plus one.
Tag-alongs tend to leave a sour taste in someone’s mouth especially if they are rude. Always check to make sure it’s okay with your friend before you bring someone else to her home. Follow these simple rules and you’re
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