Keyword: Guests

No matter what time your guests arrive, pretend they’re early, so naturally you’re not ready.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress
People Time

Better an empty house than an unwelcomed guest.

Miscellaneous

Nothing screams “Welcome for one night” like the inflatable mattress; “Hey, I threw a sheet on a pool raft… hope you like it.”

(1966 – ) American stand-up comedian, television writer/producer & radio host
Situations

The only advantage of not being too good a housekeeper is that your guests are so pleased to feel how very much better they are.

(1884 – 1962) diplomat & reformer & first lady
Characteristics People

If you are a host to your guest, be a host to his dog also.

Proverbs

The more food you prepare, the less your guests eat.

Food/Drink Murphy’s Laws

Some people can stay longer in an hour than others can in a week.

(1837 – 1920) American author
Insults People Relationships Time

A guest sees more in an hour than the host in a year.

Proverbs

1. The probability of a cat eating its dinner has absolutely nothing to do with the price of the food placed before it. 2. The probability that a household pet will raise a fuss is directly proportional to the number and importance of your guests.

Animals Money Murphy’s Laws

A hotel isn’t like a home, but it’s better than being a house guest.

(1908 – 1976) publisher & author
Places Situations

Tact is making your company feel at home, even though you wish they were.


Characteristics

Come again when you can't stay so long.

(1860 – 1942) German-English painter
Insults

To be an ideal guest, stay at home.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Situations

Mankind is divisible into two great classes: hosts and guests.

Murphy’s Laws People

Nothing annoys a woman more than to have company drop in unexpectedly and find the house looking as it usually does.

(1902 – 1963) Danish actor
Housework People Situations