"When someone says 'Make yourself at home,' they usually do not mean this literally. You should keep your feet off the furniture, and unless this is a close friend, you should not be opening the fridge without being asked to do so."
"Ask before touching an object or removing a book from a shelf. Don't demand a tour of someone's home. Wait to be invited by your host."
"Don't take a tour of the house unless you are encouraged by the host to 'wander' around. Know when it's time to leave. The number one complaint we hear from hosts is about guests who overstay."
Post-pandemic social gatherings have increased casual home visits, but guests must follow proper etiquette. Common rude behaviors include touching or moving items without permission, expecting unsolicited home tours, and overstaying visits. Etiquette experts emphasize that 'make yourself at home' is figurative, not literal. Guests should keep feet off furniture, avoid opening refrigerators uninvited, and ask before touching objects or removing items from shelves. Tours should only occur if hosts offer them; guests should not self-guide through homes. Knowing when to leave is critical, as hosts frequently complain about guests who overstay their welcome.
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