How’s Your Etiquette?

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We asked etiquette experts to share some common rude behaviors when visiting someone else’s home ― and advice for avoiding them.

1. Touching and moving things.

When someone says ‘Make yourself at home,’ they usually do not mean this literally,” said Jodi R.R. Smith, president of Mannersmith Etiquette Consulting. “You should keep your feet off the furniture, and unless this is a close friend, you should not be opening the fridge without being asked to do so.”

2. Expecting a tour.

“Don’t demand a tour of someone’s home,” Leighton urged. “Wait to be invited by your host.”

3. Overstaying your welcome.

Know when it’s time to leave,” urged Leighton. “The number one complaint we hear from hosts is about guests who overstay their welcome.”

4. Hiding a mess

Unfortunately, things happen when you’re in another person’s home. You might accidentally spill red wine on the carpet or knock over a lamp. Don’t ignore or try to hide it.

“If you break something, or even just finish the roll of toilet paper, it is best to let your host know as quickly and quietly as possible,” Smith said.

5. Snooping.

Refrain from peeking in cabinets and cupboards,”.

6. Bringing an uninvited plus- one.

Unless you were explicitly told that you may bring a plus-one (or plus-five), always ask before bringing anyone else into someone’s home. Even if it’s a casual gathering, shoot the host a quick text to make sure.

7. Waiting to share dietary restrictions

“If you have been invited for a meal, any dietary restrictions should be shared well in advance, not when you sit down at the table,” Smith noted.

8. Feeding the dog.

Regarding dietary restrictions, it’s important to remember that the host’s pets may have some, so don’t share your food.



9. Disrespecting shoe rules.

Shoes on or off tends to be very individual specific,” Smith noted. “Listen to what your host prefers.”



10. Interfering with the setup

“Don’t switch place cards at the dinner table,” Gottsman advised.

11. Showing up empty-handed.

As a guest, you should arrive with a small gift for the host.



https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tips/the-11-rudest-things-you-can-do-in-someone-else-s-house-according-to-etiquette-experts/ar-BB1i3B9Y?ocid=socialshare&cvid=1d207ea897914b4c999e6df616d1321a&ei=38

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