Being a guest is a high-stakes performance, and you’re about to win the Oscar for "Least Burden to the Household." This breakdown converts social anxiety into a series of tactical strikes, covering everything from weaponizing fancy snacks to executing a surgical-speed bathroom exit. We’re ditching the vague etiquette for concrete actions that ensure you get invited back without leaving a trail of chaos in your wake.
How to Be a Good Guest: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide
Text your host your arrival time so they can hide their clutter.
Buy a bottle of wine or fancy snacks on your way over.
Kick your shoes off at the door the second you walk in.
Ask where to stash your bags to avoid tripping everyone.
Wash every dish you touch the moment you finish eating.
Keep your bathroom sessions under fifteen minutes to avoid a line.
Strip the bed and pile the linens before you leave.
Send a 'thanks for having me' text once you have cleared the premises.
