10 Etiquette Rules to Follow When Visiting Your Friends

Follow their rules when you are the guest

If someone has invited you to their home, you should follow their rules, such as washing your hands first, taking off your shoes, or disinfecting your hands. Some of them may have kids or other family members who are immunocompromised, so you should protect them as well. 

“When you’re at someone else’s home, it’s no different than going to a restaurant,” Grotts explains. “A polite society has rules. You just have to let the other party know about [them] ahead of time.”

Example of conversation according to Grotts: “John and I aren’t quite comfortable entertaining indoors, but we’d love to have you and your husband over for COVID cocktails outside. We will leave our garden gate open, so you don’t have to worry about catching anything. And we prefer that you bring your own wine glass if you don’t mind. That way we can just pour the wine and you don’t have to worry about our germs touching your glass.”

It’s perfectly fine to keep the distance and follow some hygiene rules when going out or visiting your friends. So, don’t be afraid to express your opinion and do what you really want to protect yourself.