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: Instead of asking "What can I do?", offer specific tasks.

Five tips for being a gracious house guest - Clise Etiquette Houseguest

To be the kind of guest who gets invited back, your goal is to minimize your footprint while maximizing your gratitude. : Instead of asking "What can I do

: Discuss "house rules" early, such as typical wake-up and bedtimes, or whether you need certain "quiet hours" for work or routine. : Always arrive with or provide a small

: Always arrive with or provide a small token of appreciation.

: You don't have to be a 24/7 chef. Stock the fridge with items guests can put together themselves, like salad and sandwich fixings. Use leftovers from one night's roast for sandwiches the next day to save time. When Visits Go Wrong Sometimes, a guest overstays or becomes disruptive.