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Hogging the bathroom and ignoring their schedules are things you won’t do if you ever want to be invited back
Being a good houseguest might get you an invitation to return
The household was in chaos. My hostess had two children to organize for school and her own work to get to after they were out the door. So I did the one thing that ensures guests a return invitation: I stayed out of the bathroom until everyone else had cleared out.
I learned this essential tactic from the best houseguest I ever had, a woman who courteously and quietly waited until everybody had finished showering and shaving. Then she’d ask if we were done before disappearing into the washroom to perform her own ablutions.
Being a great houseguest is sometimes as easy as being a good friend. But there are a few visit-specific tips to consider.
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