Being a good guest is as important as being a good host. You are being welcomed into someone's home. While they are doing their best to make you feel comfortable you can do your part too.
When you are a guest in someone's home you are to show the host or hostess total respect. This can mean removing your shoes before you enter their home, or refraining from using inappropriate language. What is acceptable in your home may be different from theirs. If the host or hostess does not smoke in their house you should not either.
Don't be a demanding guest. Always use your manners. When eating only take what you will eat. Do not take too much of any food or drink. There are other guests that would like to eat and drink too.
Don't overstay your welcome. When the other guests have left and the host or hostess is changed into their pajamas, you have overstayed. Most parties have an approximate end time. Be a good guest and leave when the festivities are through.
Offer to help clean up. Many hosts will turn you down, but it is still nice to have the offer. Always clean up after yourself. Don't leave drinks sitting around once you are through with them. If you should accidentally spill something tell the host so it can be cleaned up right away. Stains happen after a spill has sat and had a chance to soak into the fabric. If caught and cleaned right away there is less chance of staining.
Bring a hostess gift. You don't need to spend a lot of money on the gift. Just bring a small token showing you appreciate being invited to their house. Some good hostess gifts examples include candles, bottle of wine, ornament if around the holidays, or even something homemade.
Most of these tips are common sense. However, sometimes we can all use a refresher course in etiquette.
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