The Art of Being a Good Guest

Being invited into someone else’s home should always be considered an honor. Whether it’s a dinner party or a weekend stay, your role as a guest is simple. Just as a host is expected to be gracious and inviting, a guest should be respectful and considerate. Additionally, when a guest in someone’s home, one should not only show warmth and appreciation towards the host, but strive to leave things better than you found them.

While some in today’s world might overlook the qualities required of a good guest, I believe many of us still want to display those traits and show sincere appreciation. In this article, we’ll discuss ways to be a good guest and review how to act in a variety of “guest” scenarios. Let’s get started.