There is no good thing like visiting a relative or a friend. However, there are many things that should be put into consideration before you visiting someone. When you visit someone, you are always told to feel at home.
Usually, this simply means you leave your bad behaviors at your home and adopt the behaviors at the place you are. Learn how your relative or friend operates at his house, but keep boundaries.Most people visit someone’s house and leave when it’s messy all around.
Here are simple things you should never do when you visit someone’s house:
Don’t criticize how the house looksRemember this is not your house. Most importantly you should remember everyone has a choice on how they want their house to look. Even if you see something weird but the owner is okay with it, don’t speak it up.
Remove your shoes at the doorSome people have weird behaviors. Even if your friend’s house doesn’t have a carpet, don’t step into the house with shoes. Unless the host asks you to come in with shoes, just remove them especially when you know the shoes will mess up the house.
Snoop aroundThere are many things people do to infringe on others’ privacy. Snooping around your host’s house is one of them. It’s an embarrassing and bad habit you should never do.
Concentrating on your phoneThere is no need of visiting a friend when you think you will be busy with your phone. It's the time you need to catch up, talk and share current news about your life. Therefore, people should avoid their phone to show appreciation for friends being around.
Turn down a food offerNever turn down a food offer. Your friend must have gone through a lot of trouble in preparing the meal for you. More so, eating that food will make them feel appreciated and worth hosting you.
Show up unannouncedPlan your visits in advance. People have their personal plans that you might interfere with showing up at their place unannounced. You will be a burden especially during this time when the cost of living has gone high.