When being welcomed into someone’s home, we’d like to think that our host was genuine when they said “make yourself at home.” Even so, it’s still always wise to err on the side of caution, or being polite, and ask before using or partaking in certain things. This can include food in the refrigerator. Redditor […] More
Redditor Express-Swordfish582 is a woman who hosted a cookout at their house with her husband. It wound up being a big mess due to an incident caused by one of the guests and an ensuing confrontation about proper etiquette. While she had some backup from the other partygoers, one of the coworkers was irate over […] More
Hosting a longterm guest can wreak havoc on our routines. But for animals, who often rely on consistency for so much of their physical and emotional well-being, a new human can be a huge disruption. One Redditor found herself doing damage control when a recent guest stayed for the holidays. They shared their story in […] More
Showing up unannounced is rude, bringing a guest without disclosing it is just as disrespectful. When someone offers to cook dinner for you there is a set amount expected to be needed. And, there are dietary restrictions that are meant to be followed. Redditor IcyReference_ encountered this very issue with their sister. So they turned […] More
Being invited to share in someone else’s celebration is usually an honor. But what if you’re not sure you’re really wanted? What if your invitation came at the last minute? A Redditor ruminated on that conundrum. They turned to the “Am I The A**hole” (AITA) subReddit for feedback on their actions. Redditor OppositeGrapefruit74 asked: “AITA […] More
Most weddings in the United States are fairly expensive affairs. Some countries spend even more, while others laugh at everyone who pays the equivalent of a new car or house for one day of celebration. But what about unexpected expenses? Are the bride and groom on the hook for everything that might go wrong on […] More
When staying at a family member’s house, it’s typically important to follow their house rules as a guest. But if one of the rules seems absurd to you, is it wrong to call it out and perhaps even disobey it, or is it better to keep your mouth shut and suck it up? Redditor BeatrxKiddox […] More
Hosting a dinner party is tough work. You have to cook a much larger amount of everything than you’re used to—timing all of those plates to make a full, hot meal come out simultaneously takes what can feel like a professional level of skill—and people have all sorts of different preferences. Luckily, most people are […] More
