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Count your blessings that you have a nice home to stay in. And if they have pets, you might find yourself having to referee a dogfight. This can be a terrible imposition on someone who isn't used to being around animals. When visiting someone's home, don't bring your family pet unless the host specifically asks you to. Keep your shower short and turn the lights off when you leave the room. Don't forget that water and electricity cost money.

Forget the value and expense of utilities.

It goes without saying that you should help clean up afterward. If you want to be extra nice, offer to help prepare the meal. Never show up late and expect the host family to wait for you. When your host tells you that dinner will be served at seven, be there early enough to get washed up and help set the table. Your host will not appreciate a snobby guest.

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What's the big deal? You're the one getting the free room and board, so plant your feet firmly on the floor and enjoy a down-to-earth vacation. Okay, so your host's house is half the size of yours and the food isn't the gourmet fare you're used to. You'd be better off staying at a nearby hotel and visiting the hosts on neutral ground than demanding that they make major changes to accommodate you. You might be allergic to your host's pets, but you should never expect them to be banished to the backyard while you are there. If they want to take you to the zoo, don't let on that you don't like animals. If you don't care for it, be discreet and eat around it. If you visit someone's home, be as gracious as possible during all events they plan for you-including meals. Don't even think about trying to sneak a smoke in the bathroom the host will know, and it will put you in a terrible light. If you can't resist a cigarette, go outside to smoke, and remember to properly dispose of your matches and butts. It's rude and can make the hosts angry and possibly even sick. You should never light up in the home of someone who doesn't smoke. Respect the time for lights-out, even if you find yourself staring up at a dark ceiling because you're normally a night owl. Never cause your hosts to lose sleep, or you might wind up face-to-face with a sleep-deprived, angry person who will do anything to get you to leave.

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Stay up all night watching TV or blasting the stereo.Your host has graciously allowed you to stay in her home, so treat the privilege with care and respect. You also shouldn't act like you own the place. When you visit someone, don't bring a carload of your personal belongings into their home. If you want someone to pick up after you, stay in a hotel. You should have more pride in yourself than that, and there is no excuse for making more work than necessary for your host. If you accidentally squirt extra toothpaste that lands on the counter, don't leave it for the host to deal with. Most hosts expect a little bit of disorder when guests stay in their home, but don't be the person who leaves dirty socks and underwear leading from the bathroom to the bedroom.

And please, don't question or challenge them. Some of the rules may not make sense to you, but there is a reason the host family has them. Share them with all family members who will be with you and emphasize the importance of following them. Everyone has them, so make that the first thing you do when you arrive…or even better, before you go.

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