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Being a host is no easy task.
you oughta see to it your guest feels comfortable while also managing your home and your own enjoyment.
One woman had the misfortune of hosting a man who she couldnt figure out how to get rid of.
He hadnt planned on staying for too long, but a sudden breakup put a wrench in histripitinerary.
His unlucky host found herself in a fix after that.
She tried behaving passive-aggressively but that probably didnt get through to him.
To get an experts opinion on this situation,Bored Pandareached out to Jo Hayes.
Shes a world-leading etiquette expert, relationship commentator, and founder ofEtiquetteExpert.org.
Jo explained that these sorts of situations can, indeed, be awkward and challenging to negotiate.
The MO for approaching situations like this is kind, calm, clear communication.
Shes not being unkind.
Jo Hayesmentioned that an open-ended stay is not going to work for most people.
People need their personal space.
Its ideal to set out a clear time period that is agreeable to the host.
Dont pressure them to say yes to the extension.
Thats why we asked Jo for tips on good houseguest etiquette.
Either on arrival or on departure, it is appropriate to offer your host a thank-you gift.
Next time, shell definitely set a time limit for any guests stay.
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