LOADING ERROR LOADINGHosting guests at your home overnight is an incredibly generous deed that warrants gratitude and acknowledgement. Below, Vernon-Thompson and other etiquette experts share some common rude behaviors when hosting guests and their advice for avoiding these mistakes. The most basic need of an overnight guest is a comfortable (and ideally private) place to sleep, so make that a priority. Not Welcoming Your Guest Into Your Home“It is lovely to be able to greet guests at the door,” Smith said. “Or expecting guests to do things exactly as you do.”Both hosts and guests should show consideration for the other’s needs and lifestyles.

Source: Huffington Post April 11, 2026 12:18 UTC