When spending the afternoon at a friend's house, following a few simple guidelines
can transform a young person from a "good guest" into a "Best Guest":
If you spill something, tell your friend, offer to help clean it up, and apologize
with a simple "I'm sorry". Friends understand these things.
Be ready to offer your chair to an older person or someone who may need it. For
example, if your friend's aunt enters the room, look to see if there is a chair for
her. If all the chairs are taken, stand and offer her yours. She'll be
impressed - and grateful!
Your friend may ignore her younger sibling, but a Best Guest makes everyone
feel important. Always acknowledge every member of the family that you come
across. Something like "Hi Brian" is an easy start.
When someone says "Thank you" the correct response is "You're welcome".
Close doors gently. Your friend's family may like background music, but a slamming
door is not exactly a symphony!
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