When you\'ve had plenty, you might offer to clear the table or wash the dishes. But since you\'re the guest, your hosts may not let you. Instead, they may invite everyone to move to the living room for dessert with tea or coffee. After an hour or so of general chit-chat, it\'s probably time to head for the door. You don\'t want to wear out your welcome. And above all, don\'t go snooping around the house. It\'s more polite to wait for the host to offer you a guided tour. But except for housewarmings, guests often don\'t get past the living room.
Americans usually like to have advance notice when people come to see them. Only very close friends drop by unannounced. This is especially true if the guests want to stay for a few days. Here\'s a good rule of thumb for house guests: Short stays are best. As one 19th century French writer put it, "The first day a man is a guest, the second a burden, the third a pest." Even relatives don\'t usually stay for several weeks at a time. While you\'re staying with an American family, try to keep your living area neat and tidy. Your host family will appreciate your consideration. And they may even invite you back!
Most Americans consider themselves hospitable people. Folks in the southern United States, in particular, take pride in entertaining guests. In fact, "southern hospitality" has become legendary. But in all parts of America, people welcome their guests with open arms. So don\'t be surprised to find the welcome mat out for you. Just don\'t forget to wipe your feet.
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