Being a considerate houseguest involves respecting your host's space, regardless of your comfort level with them. Etiquette expert Elaine Swann emphasizes that it is polite to ask a friend for accommodations only if you would feel comfortable hosting them. A notice of three weeks is recommended for stay requests, and guests should be ready to accept any answer. Visits should ideally last no more than four days and three nights unless for special occasions to maintain harmony.
Being a considerate guest starts by simply respecting someone else's space no matter how comfortable you may feel with them. You still want to have reverence for the fact that this is not really your home.
As long as you'd feel comfortable hosting that person in your own home, you shouldn't feel sheepish about asking to stay with them when you're visiting their town.
Keep your visit short and sweet. Four days and three nights is generally ideal, unless you're visiting for a larger occasion like a holiday.
Make sure you're prepared for the answer to be yes or no, and accept and respect whatever answer they give you.
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