To make our guests feel comfortable, most of us put them on a pedestal every time we visit.
However, some visitors will take advantage of your kindness and spoil your day. For example, leaving the toilet dirty or eating an entire cake without leaving anything for the host. Such moments make us stop entertaining guests in our homes. When we discovered the stories below, we wholeheartedly agreed.
1. “I don’t like to entertain people for two reasons. Maybe they have my anger for that dirty mirror.”
2. “My house party got out of control.”
3. “I had a party and woke up the next day to find someone had taken the bubble gum out of my shower soap.”
4. Family members are the greatest.
My mother begged me to allow some of our distant relatives to stay in my house. Although I had never seen them before, I felt it would be rude to go down. When James and Daisy arrived, they looked like ordinary individuals. After two days, when they decided to leave, I found that our bread was gone, the vegetable oil was missing, and the pots I had filled with the food I had been preparing all week were empty.
I believe I made fun of it and said something along the lines of, “Wow, we ate that much in 2 days.” Daisy began to feel uneasy. She fed the birds and said the bread was rotting. James’ plastic bag tore open at that point, releasing my own containers, which contained all of my food and several glasses of soup.
5. “I had guests over and one of them traded his broken charger for mine.”
6. Nice neighbor.
Every morning my neighbor came to my place for breakfast. One time I jokingly said to her, “When are you going to invite me to breakfast?” She replied, “I’m paying off a loan and I can’t spend money on food.” I haven’t let her into my house since. It was ten years ago.
© Angelina Çapkan
7. “How the guests cut the cornbread at my friend’s barbecue.”
“So when are you taking me to one of your parties?” I jokingly asked my neighbor. Remember, this was the person whose plants I tended, who I gave grass seeds to, etc. She said, “My guests would not want to associate with you.” Our last conversation was
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8. Support from family
I have insomnia. I have to work until three or four in the morning, go to bed, then wake up at eight-thirty to take the kids to daycare before going back to bed. This is how I have been living for the past few months. My mother-in-law visited me once. I did not sleep at night and she was told that I would be at home.
I finally fell asleep at about nine in the morning. At exactly 10:15 I was woken up by my mother-in-law screaming at a TV show. As I was lying in bed I heard the sound of the kitchen door slamming. My mother-in-law finally froze as she opened the door to my bedroom:
“Oh! She said, “I didn’t think you were home,” before turning and walking away.
– “Did you want something?” he shouted, but the TV presenter was louder.
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9. “When your guest smashes a giant cookie instead of cutting it like everyone else.”
10. “My brother came over for Christmas and took a shower – he left this.”
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11. “I housed a friend who was out of work until she found employment again. I find things like this all over the house.”
12. “My brother’s ex-partner finally left my parents’ house.” Half the mess she left behind is this.”
13. The worst way to start a friendship is to force your lifestyle on someone else.
My son had a friend at school. They were ten or eleven. Her mother wanted to come and see us. By the way, I’ve never met her before. The moment she entered she declared that my apartment’s Feng Shui was “off”. Then she started rearranging the furniture. Since then, I’ve been quite cautious about opening my house to strangers.
14. “I’m going to a birthday party.
Tears were shed.”
15. “And that’s why I don’t let guests load my dishwasher.”
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16. “The girl we housed and fed for free because she couldn’t fly back home left our guest bedroom like this.”
17. Some visitors may seek explanations for anything they do.
In my kitchen, my ex-wife’s sister tried to crack open a coconut with a $150 chef’s knife. She somehow bent the tip and dented the whole thing. She then stated that since her sister in Thailand could easily cut them with a cleaver, it must be a cheap knife. One of the benefits of the breakup is that I will never have to endure her presence.
18. “I’m installing new sod.
This is how my neighbor’s guest parked.”
19. They consumed the whole cake.
They had to be visible to you. How come you didn’t stop them?
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This particular couple sat down at the table with my unfinished cake. Using forks, they began to consume it without cutting a piece. Instead, they took turns beating each other and sucking on the cake with a fork. No one wanted cake after that.
20. “Every yogurt in my fridge was opened by my son’s friend from high school. I just opened all the tin foil lids without eating them.”
Bonus: A doormat that repels all unwanted visitors
When hosting guests, we often strive to ensure their comfort and satisfaction, and we hope that they will reciprocate with respect and consideration. Unfortunately, not all visitors have this mindset. Some guests can turn a pleasant meeting into a frustrating experience by their thoughtless actions. From leaving home in disarray to consuming food and resources regardless, these stories illustrate the range of problems that can arise when hosting certain individuals.
Whether it’s a neighbor who takes advantage of your hospitality or a family member who overstays their welcome and leaves your home in chaos, these experiences can be daunting. Stories of broken objects, stolen food, and disrespectful behavior underscore the challenges of hosting. They remind us of the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining a balance between generosity and self-respect.
Ultimately, these stories serve as cautionary tales about the types of guests we might want to avoid. While hospitality is a virtue, it is equally important to protect your home and personal space from those who might not appreciate or respect your efforts. By being careful about who you invite into your home, you can ensure that your gatherings remain pleasant and enjoyable for all involved.