If a guest is invited to a house, should he make the notion to leave, or should the host ask him to leave?

Answer 1

Oh dear...and we all know people who overstay their welcomes...the ones that stay long past when one's eyes are crossing because you need sleep. No, a guest should choose to leave in good time (especially when the host starts yawning) and gracefully, even if pressed to stay. Of course there's a difference in an all-night party vs the casual drop in or dinner. The saying "Oh look at the time! I hope I haven't kept you up!" is still acceptable. Good luck.

Answer 2

If the host is wise, they will set a time for the guests to leave before the event, so everyone is aware. This is especially easy if sending out written/emailed invitations, just state what time the party will be from, like 7-12 or whatever. Then, when it gets to be about 20 minutes before the party is over, the host can begin to slowly pack some stuff up, such as leftover food for the guests to take home with them.

Answer 3

The guest should leave of his own but it would not have been a problem if the host would have told the guest how long he was allowed to stay. If the guest does not leave then the host should appropriately ask him to leave.

Answer 4

If you are the host simlply yawn and say its about time to get into bed. If that doesn't work ask them to show you the inside of their car. When their attention is diverted hit them in the back of the head with the urn that contains your wife's late grandmother Judith. Now shove them into the back seat and drive to your local river. Put the driver back in the driver's seat and place an empty bottle of tequilla in the offending guest's hand. Now push the car into the river and call you're buddy to pick you up. Tell him you we're having problems with your wife and went for a walk and walked too far so you need a ride. Hopefully, your friend doesn't get suspicious because you may have to reapeat the above steps. Go home and help your wife with the dishes she might be pissed that you left so abruptly. And that is how you get an overstaying guest out of your house.

Answer 5

Of course it's better the guest makes the move to leave. It's impolite for the host to ask him to leave. So to make it pleasant for all concerned, the guest should leave at the appropriate time, ie around 9-10pm after a weekday dinner or 10.30-11pm after a weekend. Use you own judgement.

Answer 6

A host will give you subtle hints that it is time to go....yawning, washing dishes, cleaning up, taking a phone call. Take those gestures as your clue to get going. If it is a party, try and never be the first to leave and not the last. Also, some parameters should have been given during the invite if not ask.

Answer 7

It's up to the guest. He should tell the host he's leaving.

Answer 8

The guest should know when to leave. If the host starts clearing dishes, throwing away the garbage, etc. then you know you should probably be leaving soon.

Answer 9

Of course he should know when to leave. The host should not have to ask guests to leave. It is helpful if the host/hostess to set a time for the occassion before it begins. As people begin to leave others should follow suit. It is only polite. Never outstay one's welcome, and your host/hostess will be glad to see you the next time!

Answer 10

The guest is the one who chooses when to leave.
The best you can do is to make a comment about the time or a comment about how busy the next day is going to be for you. If he's on his mettle, he'll get the hint. If not, do not invite him back again.