20+ Guests who took the phrase “make yourself at home” literally

It is always a pleasure to have dear friends at home or visit them at their home. But some people manage to take even the most hospitable and patient hosts seriously, especially when it comes to cases like those described today by internet users and our authors.

we, from awesome.club, we hope that you will only welcome the desired people into your home, and we are sorry — sincerely — for those who are not so lucky. And not only the hosts have something to say, the guests too — but you’ll only see that in the bonus. Follow up!

We once had guests at home: a couple with their six-year-old son. I won’t say the child was extremely spoiled, but he made a lot of noise. We agreed to receive them for two days, but they stayed for a week. Everything is fine. They didn’t help with any of the household chores and always asked to entertain them. Everything is fine. But one time they wanted to go to a restaurant and asked us to take care of their son. We refuse. Because of this, we were named the rudest and most ungrateful hosts in the world.

Guests threw the baby’s diapers under the bed every weekend. Nor do I want to comment on the pleasure I had when I found them afterwards. And they stole coins from our safe. © katielady13 / Reddit

A friend of my mom’s stole a perfume from our house in the 80’s. She lied saying she didn’t get any, but we could smell it. © Екатерина Хло / AdMe

I invited some friends to visit me and I baked a cake. One of them — an amateur baker — went to the kitchen and started eating the cake by herself. Total embarrassment. I never invited her to anything again. © Марина Осипова / Facebook

My daughter invited a friend to sleep over. One caveat: the girl showed up with her mother. The girls went out to play while her mother and dog stayed with me. I thought she only wanted to chat for a few minutes, but she stayed for a few hours. I kept asking if I could smoke indoors, and the dog urinated twice on my rug. It was terrible. She left only at 11 pm. After that, I asked my daughter never to invite this friend to stay at my house again. © Kristi Madron / Quora

We have friends who make an appointment at 2:00 pm, but at 2:30 pm they call and say they are going to be a few hours late. One time we were 10 minutes late, but we called to let you know. They replied that they had just gotten up and were not ready. We reschedule the meeting. Afterwards, however, they said it was our fault for wanting to meet at that time. Needless to say, it was the last time we tried to date them. © Detcher / AdMe

I was invited to go to a relative’s birthday. I stayed on the street talking on the phone and then went upstairs to the apartment. I washed my hands and went into the kitchen. When I opened the door, I smiled and looked for the birthday boy to congratulate him. It wasn’t until a few seconds later that I realized I didn’t know anyone. My wife was not there, nor were my aunts or uncles. The people—who were celebrating at the table—greeted me, but on their faces was the question: “Whose escort are you?” Yes, I missed the floor. © Papamio / Pikabu

I met an old friend again and invited her to visit us. I prepared a delicious dinner and left the table as beautiful as possible. She came in, complimented the house, the tablecloth and the napkins, which my mother had given her. We sat at the table. My husband said a few words, and shortly afterward, she took that same napkin—which was a family heirloom just to be observed—and dabbed it over her lips COVERED IN RED LIPSTICK. I couldn’t hide my dissatisfaction, but she just smiled and said that was what napkins were for. She didn’t even apologize. © Cynthia Coleman / Quora

I’m a painter. She had been working on a cityscape painting for six months. All the smallest details — colors, shades, tones. One night our neighbors came to visit: a couple and their six-year-old son. While the adults were sitting at the table, the boy went upstairs to my room. He took one of the brushes, dipped it in red paint, and destroyed all my work for months. The parents were surprised that I was upset, as they thought it was very funny. © Надежда Новикова / Facebook

My mother agreed to let her friend live with us for a month while she looked for a job and an apartment to rent. She found a job, but she doesn’t want to leave. He’s been here for three months now and my mother doesn’t say anything, because she feels sorry for him. The worst thing is that she doesn’t shower and the smell is unbearable. I’ve asked her to wash herself several times, but she says she won’t, as it damages her hair and leaves her skin dry. © anbug / Pikabu

I lived alone and my parents asked me to let a friend’s daughter stay with me for a few days. Well, it didn’t seem like an absurd request. Then I understood that “a few days” was actually two weeks. This skinny girl tricked me as she ate like a grown man. Toilet paper also ran out quickly as she made paper balls every time before using it. © valentinivanenko / Pikabu

We moved to a new house in the countryside and decided to call some friends for a barbecue. It was all so much fun until my husband came into the house to get something. One of the guests was sitting alone in the kitchen eating chicken wings and throwing bones on the floor. Well, we never invited him again. © Debbie Harsany / Quora

My grandmother came from out of town for my graduation party and stayed with us for two weeks. She complained when I woke up after 9 am and told my mom that she should work less and spend more time cleaning the house. © PixelRapunzel / Reddit

I love stealing soap from other people’s houses — it’s an addiction. I don’t use these “used” soaps. I was once caught in the act and I was extremely embarrassed. Now, when I go to someone’s house, I already ask, “Can I exchange your used soap for this new one?” Everyone is shocked, but to this day no one has denied it. © Подслушано / ideer

When I visit, I like to turn the fridge magnets upside down when no one is looking. I get very upset when there is no magnet. © Подслушано / ideer

And what have your guests done at your house? Or maybe you’ve done something at someone’s house that you’re too embarrassed to admit? Come on, share!