
Staying at someone’s home is a privilege, not a right. Most people want to be good house guests, but it’s easy to slip up and forget the basics. Bad manners can turn a friendly visit into an awkward memory. Hosts remember how you act, and your behavior can decide if you get invited back. If you want to avoid being the guest no one wants, pay attention to these common mistakes. Here are nine bad manners that will make you an unwelcome house guest—and how to avoid them.