Keyword: Guests

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

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

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

(1908 – 1976) publisher & author

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

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

(1837 – 1920) American author

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

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress

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

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

Come again when you can't stay so long.

(1860 – 1942) German-English painter

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

To be an ideal guest, stay at home.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

Better an empty house than an unwelcomed guest.

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.

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


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