{"id":6690,"date":"2021-06-06T00:57:26","date_gmt":"2021-06-06T00:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/?p=6690"},"modified":"2021-06-06T00:57:26","modified_gmt":"2021-06-06T00:57:26","slug":"9-things-you-should-refrain-from-touching-while-at-someones-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/9-things-you-should-refrain-from-touching-while-at-someones-place\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Things You Should Refrain From Touching While at Someone\u2019s Place"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here are some things you should not touch while at someone’s place:\n

1. The Front Door\n

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The first thing that should be off-limits to you is that front door! Walking through someone\u2019s door without an invitation is usually not a good idea. Refrain from touching the door handle or walking inside without your mask. You might very well be an intruder for all they know. It is best to knock or ring the doorbell and wait for someone to open the door and invite you inside.\n

2. Using WiFi Without Permission\n

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You are now in someone\u2019s house, probably spending time with friends or family. Do you really need to be on your phone? Don\u2019t ask for the WiFi password right away or try to find it yourself, especially if you\u2019re just an acquaintance.\n

Yes, if you are a frequent visitor and have a developed relationship with the host, it\u2019s not a big deal to ask for the WiFi. And if you are a long-term guest, then it is definitely appropriate for you to have that password to the WiFi.\n

3. Their Work Space\n

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Remember that you are a visitor, no matter how tempting it is to snoop around. Your purpose for visiting might be for work. If that is the case and they permit you to use their workspace, go right ahead, of course.\n

4. Mail\n

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Mail is something that should be private and off-limits to guests because it often contains personal information. Whether you\u2019re a house sitter, family member, or friend. Don\u2019t snoop around in someone\u2019s mail.\n

5. Their Bedroom\n

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There aren\u2019t many places more private than a bedroom. Unless they invite you in, steer clear! How awkward would it be if they caught you snooping around their own room? Some people might naturally be nosy and get \u201clost\u201d on their way to or from the bathroom. Don\u2019t be that person.\n

If you have crossed the line from a visitor to a friend over time, you might have an understanding that it is acceptable to be in their room without them. Especially if they live in closed spaces, such as a two-bedroom apartment or a studio. If you do get invited into a bedroom, don\u2019t assume you can sit on the bed.\n

6. The Fridge\n

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It isn\u2019t polite to be helping yourself with someone else\u2019s food! It doesn\u2019t matter how hungry you are. Unless you don\u2019t want them to ask you to invite you back, be sure to ask the host before invading their fridge.\n

Consider suggesting that you go out to eat as a show of good faith or offer to buy some groceries yourself. And if your host invites you to stay awhile, it is likely they have food prepared for you. Know your boundaries.\n

7. The Thermostat\n

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Are you feeling too warm or too cold? Well, do not attempt to turn down the AC without permission. You are a guest in the house, and they are the ones paying the bill!\n

However, if you kindly let them know you are too hot or too cold, it shouldn\u2019t be a problem for them to adjust the temperature. You should always let your host know if you are sensitive to either heat or cold so they can accommodate you accordingly.\n

8. Drawers\n

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Invasion of privacy is never more apparent when a guest leaves your home, and your drawers seem to have been messed with. Rummaging through someone else\u2019s drawers is a blatant display of snooping and disrespect. If items are not in plain sight, it means that they are not for your eyes.\n

If there was a particular item you were interested in and your host knows about it, it\u2019s best to come right out and ask permission to see it. Being up-front and honest is always the best policy.\n

9. Sitting WhereverHome Sitting\n

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Sit where your host asks you to sit. Don\u2019t be changing seats at random as if your host\u2019s couch is lumpy and you are uncomfortable. Switching from one place to the next can make people uncomfortable, which may come off as annoying. While you are sitting, avoid putting your feet up somewhere they don\u2019t belong.\n

Basically, ask your host before acting on anything, and know your boundaries while in someone else\u2019s place. You will save your host some headaches and yourself some embarrassment. It would be nice to get invited back, right?\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a good idea to keep your hands to yourself when you enter someone\u2019s house, especially with the coronavirus and other sicknesses going around. When going to someone\u2019s place, especially when the person is not your friend, you should refrain from touching things. Doing so will not only show respect but will protect you and …\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6691,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[61,30,46,31],"class_list":["post-6690","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tie-life-style","tag-cleaning-tips","tag-household-hacks","tag-life-hacks","tag-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6690","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6690"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6690\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6691"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6690"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6690"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/echowoven.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6690"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}