Houseguest Direct

To be the kind of guest who gets invited back, your goal is to minimize your footprint while maximizing your gratitude.

: Always arrive with or provide a small token of appreciation. Houseguest

For hosts, the key is making your visitors feel at home without exhausting yourself. To be the kind of guest who gets

: Ask about food allergies or dietary restrictions before they arrive. Consider leaving a "dark makeup towel" in the bathroom to prevent stains on your light-colored linens. Houseguest

: Take out the trash or help clean the dining table.

: Instead of asking "What can I do?", offer specific tasks.

: Be mindful of utilities. Avoid taking excessively long showers that use all the hot water.