With the holiday season just around the corner, visiting families, friends and loved ones is a usual scenario. While it can be a heart-warming gesture to visit people you love and be visited, nothing makes one more uncomfortable than having guests that seem to does not understand and know what the right etiquette regarding simple matters is.
Of course, you would want to know which mistakes you are making and how to combat them. Because when you are an outstanding guest, you will always be invited over again, even on regular days.
Here are some of the house guest etiquette mistakes you don't realize you are making, as listed by Elle Decor:
Coming too early or late.
Be on time. As a guest, when you are too early the host might feel anxious as preparing for the party or the dinner. Fifteen minutes late may still be okay, but if it is 30 minutes or more, your host might have other things to do after the get together and you are ruining it for them.
Bringing nothing.
It is not like there is a rule that you have to bring something. But preparing a gift or even just homemade cookies or simple flowers will make your host feel wanted. That way you are showing him or her some gratitude for having you over.
Not offering your help while preparations are still on-going.
Although you are there because you are invited, it is still good manners to help get everything done. Volunteering is always a positive action.
Eating like there is no tomorrow.
The food might be extra palatable and free, but always maintain a good composure by not over-eating. Of course, not eating is a lot worse. Make sure you eat just right to make your host feel that you loved the food prepared.
Forgetting to extend gratitude upon leaving.
Always say thank you for all the good things given to you. The food, the entertainment, the belongingness you receive during the event were all good things to thank for. Make your host feel that enjoyment you felt during the party, dinner or stay-over.
Those were some of the house guest etiquette mistakes that you might be doing. This holiday season, change them for the better. Make your relationships strong.
Are there any tips you can add to this?
