HOW TO HAVE A PLEASANT VISIT.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVII, Issue 42, 20 February 1903, Page 6 (Supplement)

HOW TO HAVE A PLEASANT VISIT.

Learn the likes and dislikes of those who are to be entertained, but not through the medium of jwnmperative catechism*. ~ T!

A guest need not accept every proposed entertainment; he should be considerate of himself and of his host.

Have a comfortable room in readiness adapted to the needs and tastes of the guest.

Better simple food with pleasure than luxuries with annoyance and worry.

Introduce games and diversions, but only such as will be agreeable.

When several guests are present, give a share of attention to all.

Pointed and Sensible Suggestions to Ones*

'■■•"• ■ and Hostess. • '■•.: ' ' "'" Avoid controversy and argument;. Do-ndt monopolize any good thing. Do. not overdo the matter of entertainment. '..■ ■:'■.■; . ■■■•■ '•■•■. ■' '.

Do.not make a hobby of personal infirmities. .■'■'.. .;.'.• '.■: ;., , . ....■■:

Go directly when, the call or the visit ia ended.

Do not forget bathing facilities for the traveler.

"Make yourself at home," but not too much. so. : r

In ministering to the guest do not neglect the family. : Contbrm to the customs of the house, especially as to meals. Let no member of the family intrude in the guest chamber. . ; '

Do not make unnecessary work for others, even servants.

Be courteous, but not to the extent of surrendering principles.

Do not gossip; there are better things in life to talk about.