: Always arrive with or provide a small token of appreciation.
: Help with meal prep (like chopping veggies) or loading the dishwasher.
: 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.
: If your host is saving you hotel costs, it is a kind gesture to take them out for a meal or order in dinner at least once.
Being a great houseguest—or a gracious host—is about balancing hospitality with boundaries. While there are no universal "hard-and-fast" laws, following general etiquette guidelines helps ensure everyone remains on good terms. The Golden Rules for Guests
: Wine, flowers, candles, or specialty food items from your home country.
: If a guest won't leave, be firm but kind. Use phrases like, "I appreciate you visiting, but I need to get back to my routine and have the house to myself now" .