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: Take out the trash or help clean the dining table.

: Instead of asking "What can I do?", offer specific tasks. Houseguest

Five tips for being a gracious house guest - Clise Etiquette : Take out the trash or help clean the dining table

For hosts, the key is making your visitors feel at home without exhausting yourself. : Aim to keep your area as neat as you found it

: Aim to keep your area as neat as you found it. Make your bed daily, don't leave clothes scattered, and if you are using a pull-out couch, reset it to its regular state each morning.

: Small touches go a long way. Provide clean linens, extra blankets, and a basket of travel-sized toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion).

: Don't expect your hosts to entertain you every moment. Have your own itinerary planned and bring a book or your own chargers to allow them their usual "alone time". Hosting Like a Pro