Keyword: Guests

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

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

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

(1837 – 1920) American author
Insults People Relationships Time

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


Characteristics

Better an empty house than an unwelcomed guest.

Miscellaneous

To be an ideal guest, stay at home.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Situations

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

(1908 – 1976) publisher & author
Places Situations

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 more food you prepare, the less your guests eat.

Food/Drink Murphy’s Laws

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

Proverbs

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

Murphy’s Laws People

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

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress
People Time

Come again when you can't stay so long.

(1860 – 1942) German-English painter
Insults

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

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

Proverbs