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Ten Rudest Things You Can Do in Someone Else's House

Someone had a bunch of etiquette experts come up with a list of the ten rudest things you can do in someone else's house.Β They kept it pretty broad . . . so, ironing your underwear in the living room while drinking milk from the carton DIDN'T make the list.Β All of them are fairly common things people do, even though they shouldn't.

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1.Β Β Moving things around.Β Like rearranging cupboards, or saying, "That chair should really go right over here."

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2.Β Β Overstaying your welcome.Β Whether you're there for a party or staying for a full week, be mindful about that.

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3.Β Β Hiding or ignoring a mess.Β If you spill wine on the rug, tell them about it.Β Don't just pretend it didn't happen.

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4.Β Β Snooping.Β Don't rifle through their medicine cabinet or go through any drawers.Β Drawers in bedside tables are especially off limits.

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5.Β Β Bringing an uninvited plus-one.Β Again, whether it's a party or a weekend visit, don't assume they agree with "the more the merrier."Β Always check first.Β That also applies to pets.

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6.Β Β Showing up and THEN telling them about dietary restrictions.Β Plans have already been made at that point.Β So if you can't eat the food they made because you're gluten-free, that's on you.

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7.Β Β Feeding their pets from the table.Β Always ask first, or just don't do it at all.

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8.Β Β Disrespecting house rules.Β Like if it's a "shoes off at the door" house, do your best to remember and be respectful about it.

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9.Β Β Showing up empty-handed.Β Like going to a party and not bringing a bottle of wine, or a six-pack.

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10.Β Β Expecting a tour.Β Some people apparently WANT to do the whole "let me give you a tour" thing.Β But let the host offer, don't ask for one.Β 

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(Huff Post)


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