I made it back from D.C. safe and sound and what a weekend it was. Hope you had a great one too. Today, I wanted to share a new column How To. In these, I hope to share some helpful advice on how to handle situations that can sometimes be tricky. First up… How to be a House Guest. Since I stayed with two dear friends during my recent weekend escape, I am fresh with ideas of how to navigate this situation.
- Communicate. Make sure your host knows when you are arriving and your plans for arriving to their home.
- Be Gracious. Pack a little gift for my host{s}. Nothing lavish but personal.
- Space. Realize that you are in someone else’s home so be mindful of your bags and where you leave your things.
- Go With the Flow. This is very important. Of course your friends want to show you a great time, but sometimes life happens and plans {dinner, shopping, etc.} fall through. Always remember why you are staying with your friends to begin with.
- Offer to Help. Clean up after dinner. Strip your bed. Tidy up the bathroom. All those little things. You would want someone to do in your home.
- Send Thanks. Always, always send a thank you note.
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