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The unwritten rules of being a guest in someone's home: arriving, removing shoes, accepting food or tea, saying goodbye. Entries for this category are still being added.

11 rules.

Show up around 20 minutes late — showing up on time can catch your host off guard

Take off your shoes, wear the slippers you're given

Take your shoes off, and bring a small gift

Accept the second offer of food, not just the first

Bring a small gift when visiting someone's home

Take your shoes off entering any home

Arrive a little late, and bring a gift

Remove your shoes, and don't wander past where you're invited

PhilippinesHome

Take off your shoes, and let your host seat you

Saudi ArabiaHome

Ask about shoes, and accept the tea when it's offered

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Take your shoes off just outside the door