Holiday House Guest Manners

1.  Ask before you leave if you can bring anything. If you are driving you will have more room to bring extra blankets, pillows or a blow  up  mattress.

2.  Pets are a sensitive issue. Remind your host that you are bringing your furry family member.

3.  Call ahead if you are going to be late. Let your host know if you will have already eaten or not.

4.  Take your shoes off when you arrive! It is difficult with so many guests over the holidays to keep the home clean and taking shoes off really helps!

5.  Show up with a gift.

6.  Help around the house to keep it tidy.

7.  Take the household out for dinner one night for every three that you stay. (Or, buy the food, prepare dinner, and clean it up.)

8.  Try to arrange outings daily away from the home, and bring all the kids, to give the hosts a break.

9.  Keep personal belongings confined.

10. Have a stern talk with your children before you arrive about being respectful, following house rules, keeping voices down etc.

11. Don’t make demands about sleeping quarters. You may need to sleep in the same room as your children even if this goes against your own rule.

12. Avoid helping your self to food in the fridge without asking; it may be for certain planned meals.