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The Fourth of July is one of those holidays that always meant stress for me. I worked harder on my day "off" than I would have at work. The reason? Company is coming for the cookout so get in the kitchen.
While I always enjoyed visiting with family and friends on this day and the fellowship was great, the work was a killer. Cleaning the house Providing food Doing the cooking Cleaning up afterward It's nice to be invited to celebrate the holiday at someone else's home but a little consideration, please. You host has gone through a lot of work before you arrive take the initiative to reduce the work you create for them. Keep your children under control. If you are have children or elderly visiting with you, serve them yourself. Don't make your host do it for you. Pick up and dispose of your own trash. Don't wait for the host to go around picking up your empty cans or used plates. Ask for a trash bag and pick up the trash for them. Help with the dishes. Bring them to the kitchen and help wash them or load the dishwasher. Bring something with you. A covered dish, soda a dessert will all be appreciated. Leave your host's home in the same condition is was when you arrived. All of these things will be appreciated by your host and help reduce the stress they experience. The less stress you host experiences the better. A relaxed host will better enjoy themselves and not think twice about inviting you over again. get protected before it happens to you |
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| Is this a complaint? It seems to me that this is sound advice for a visitor. I have been on both sides of this issue and believe as much as you love to see family and friends, it is unfair and inconsiderate to your host to sit around making work for them with no thought to the effort that goes into preparing for and entertaining you as a guest. I don't see anything on that list that constitutes going out of the way, it all seems like good manners to me. Unfortunately it seems many guests think that guest status excuses them from practicing good manners and consideration of their host. get protected before it happens to you  Group Administrator
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| Why complain I would love to be with family even if I do have to cook, I don't get that chance very often.
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