How long should guests stay at your home?


How long should guests stay at your home? They shouldn't stay over more than a night without invitation. It's always three days. Guests like fish begin to stink after three days. Unless previous plans were made, three days is the normal duration.


How long can a guest stay in the UK?

You can visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months) and other permitted activities. You can usually stay in the UK for up to 6 months. You might be able to apply to stay for longer in certain circumstances, for example to get medical treatment.


How do you deal with overstaying guests?

How to Handle House Guests Who Stay Too Long
  1. Make time a part of the invitation. Prevention is the key. ...
  2. Have a schedule. ...
  3. Never forget your “me” time. ...
  4. Don't let being a good host make you uncomfortable. ...
  5. Suggest an outing. ...
  6. Do something boring. ...
  7. Use body language—gently. ...
  8. Fake having to leave.


What is the 3 day rule for house guests?

Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler was one of the first to offer a rule for house guests: “The oldest line is still the best – guests and fish begin to smell after three days. Or, like fish, guests should go off after three days.” There you have it – Rule #1: Three days max, even for family.