Etiquette Classes in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona! It's All About Etiquette!: July 2018

BE THE PERFECT HOUSEGUEST THAT PEOPLE WILL WANT TO INVITE BACK

Staying with a friend or family member this summer?

It's important to brush up on your houseguest manners prior to your arrival.

Here are some tips that will make your stay enjoyable for everyone involved.

Decide on a date - Plan your dates with your host and stick to them. Avoid extended stays. "Stay as long as want," doesn't really mean stay another week.

Communicate who will be visiting- Make sure your host knows who is coming. Don't show up with unexpected friends and leave "fluffy" at home.

Don't bring the kitchen sink - Be mindful of what you are packing. Your host doesn't want to see that you've packed for a months stay.

Keep living areas clean - If you are in the guest room keep that room neat and tidy. Make your bed every morning and hang up your clothes. A good rule of thumb is to keep this room as it was when you arrived. If you are sleeping on the sofa. Fold blankets neatly and put your pillow and bedding in a designated area out of the way, Don't leave your things around the house, bring them back to your room. This goes for toiletries in the bathroom. Bring them in to get ready and take them out when you are finished. Make sure you keep this room tidy as well. Don't leave water stains on the mirror or towels on the floor.

Help out as much as possible - Offer to buy groceries, cook dinner, take your host out to dinner, help with the dishes, and empty the trash. Don't expect the host to be your maid. Do these chores when the host is not around.

Your host is not your travel guide or your babysitter - Try to plan things to do on your own. You can certainly ask your host if they would like to join you, but they have probably been there done that already. If you bring children to visit, have your children bring their best manners. Discuss what is expected of them prior to your travel.

Go with the flow - Follow the house rules whatever they may be.

When leaving, tidy up - Strip your bed and take linens and towels to the laundry room. Wipe down the bathroom counter tops and mirror of any stains.

Gift for the host- It is always nice to bring or send a gift. A thank you note should also be sent afterwards to let your host know how much you appreciated their hospitality.

Next year when your host calls you about coming out to visit for the summer, you can rest assure you were the perfect houseguest!

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