How to be a perfect guest
Your mother’s missive to “Be polite!” might suffice to help you get by as a tolerable guest. But if you really want to shine as an exceptional and always-welcome guest, you may want to add a trick or two to your traveling bag.
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Last week we looked at how to be the perfect host in the 21st century, and now we’re back with a companion guide to help you hone your skills as an honored guest. Like the hosting guide, we consider this a “best practice” compilation of tips and tricks. It’s by no means the only way, and for many relationships it may be overly formal at times. You should adjust the tips according to your relationship with your host, your personal financial situation, and other factors which play into the visit.
On the surface the principle responsibility of a guest might be to enjoy themselves above all else. The real responsibility of the guest, when staying with people not in the business of running a bed and breakfast, is not to burden the host. Whether you’re being hosted by your brother, distant relative, or the friend of a friend, your goal in playing the role of guest should be to ensure the host would invite you to return again and again.
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