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This summer, vacation will mean more visits to friends and families in country, mountain or beach houses, or visits that take advantage of friends' proximity to popular tourist sites. Everyone who has been either a host or a guest has a horror story: Hosts who treat guests like cheap labor; guests who think they're at a hotel, instead of at a home. Anyone can avoid the horror stories by following some basic etiquette- from the invitation thru the visit to the thank you. If you are the host, you can start off on the right foot by communicating any basic guidelines. These should include who is invited, the length of the stay and any other "special" house rules that your guests should understand. You don't want the visit ruined by misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Guests can help their hosts by being prepared for the visit. Decide what places you want to visit or activities you want to pursue. Don't leave the burden of entertaining you entirely up to your host! Start our trip off right by showing your appreciation from the start. A French tradition is for guests to send flowers before their visit. For luck, send an odd number of flowers. Guests who want to be invited back should be considerate. Make sure you keep the bedrooms and bathroom neat. Store dirty laundry in a laundry bag and make sure to keep wet clothes off of furniture and floors. Offer to buy groceries and prepare one of you specialties for breakfast or dinner. Pick a bottle of wine or offer to take everyone out for ice cream after dinner. Be adventurous! Don't be afraid to do some exploring on your own, leaving your hosts with time for themselves. Guests who have children should be particularly sensitive when visiting people who aren't used to having kids around. As a host, you can make it easier for you guests if you provide them with maps, brochures, or books about you community so they can get around. Remember, it is a vacation. Leave some books or magazines, and fresh flowers in their room. As a guest, you must express thanks. One of the best ways to do this is to send flowers, a plant or a gourmet food basket. Your host will appreciate the thought and will be convenient for you. Just have the florist deliver your gift! Flowers and gourmet baskets are more personal and unique as ever. While you are visiting, get in touch with the local flower shop and choose a plant or arrangement yourself. If your host likes antiques, perhaps you can find a unique container they will love while out shopping. Most flower shops are happy to use a container you bring in. If you have done a lot of golfing or boating, the florist can tuck in a box of golf balls or a small toy boat. The possibilities are endless and your florist is sure to have lots of great ideas to express your gratitude for a great visit. With more people visiting friends, it's crucial that both guest and host accept responsibility for the trip. You'll have nicer memories, calmer vacations and you'll look forward to visiting next year. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Wesley Berry is member of the American Academy of Floriculture (AAF) and President of Wesley Berry Flowers (http://www.wesleyberryflowers.com), a successful multi-million dollar floral business that was established in 1946. As a member of the Henry Ford Hospital Community Relation Board he has contributed to the community at large (http://www.hospital-locator.com). He owns both a brick and mortar and an internet flower delivery business. Visit Wesley Berry Flowerson the web at http://www.800wesleys.com --- END ARTICLE --- Get HTML or TEXT Copy-and-Paste Versions Of This Article at: http://thePhantomWriters.com/free_content/db/b/summer-vacations.shtml#get_code ..................................... 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