Houseguest

: Offer to go on a grocery run or buy shared items.

: If a guest won't leave, be firm but kind. Use phrases like, "I appreciate you visiting, but I need to get back to my routine and have the house to myself now" . Houseguest

: Discuss "house rules" early, such as typical wake-up and bedtimes, or whether you need certain "quiet hours" for work or routine. : Offer to go on a grocery run or buy shared items

: Take out the trash or help clean the dining table. : Discuss "house rules" early, such as typical

: Many hosts consider four days or more to be the point where a guest may start to overstay their welcome. A standard weekend (2–3 days) is usually considered an ideal visit length.

: Help with meal prep (like chopping veggies) or loading the dishwasher.