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How on earth do you politely let someone know that they’ve overstayed their welcome? <\/strong>Sometimes, being a people pleaser isn’t such a great thing. While sharing the love and having a guest for a few days can be pleasant at first, there can reach a point when you’re starting to feel suffocated in your own living space.<\/p>\n
Ultimately we have to remember that people treat us and our space how we allow them to, and this is dictated by our own self-esteem and personal regard. If you find a pattern where the people in your life are taking advantage of your kindness or generosity it could mean that you need to work on setting clearly defined boundaries that the people around you know how to stick to.<\/p>\n
Having a house guest is a significant disruptor, but being honest about the situation isn’t an easy thing to do. We don’t want to upset our guests, but we also don’t want our personal space violated. We each have set ideas of how we like to live in our homes and this is something that should be respected.<\/p>\n
Telling your guest that they’ve been staying at your home for too long is not exactly comfortable, but there are a few subtle things you can\u00a0 say to encourage them to move on which we will outline in this article. It will take a little know-how with a sprinkle of confidence, but you can have your space back in no time.<\/p>\n
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\nHave you seen the time? I didn\u2019t realize how late it\u2019s getting. It\u2019s gone quick, hasn\u2019t it? I hope you\u2019ve had a good time – I know I have!<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n
It can be difficult to ask people to leave, especially if they\u2019re a close friends. Luckily, this script is a great way to imply that it\u2019s time to head off, without having to be confrontational at all! This script is polite, inoffensive, friendly and conversational, making it a great, stress-free way of telling someone they\u2019ve overstayed their welcome.<\/p>\n
By saying that you didn\u2019t know how late it was, or that you didn\u2019t realize the time, you imply that you\u2019ve had a genuinely good evening and have just innocently lost track of the time. Your guest will likely feel a similar way, but the reassurance that you\u2019ve had fun will make them feel good about it. Similarly, by saying that you hope they\u2019ve had a good time, you\u2019re indirectly suggesting that the event – be it a party, dinner or club – has ended.<\/p>\n
Your guest should take the hint and realize that it\u2019s time to go. It is hugely important to remind your guest that you have had a good night; they will remember your hospitality and will not feel like you are asking them to leave.<\/p>\n
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2 | One Word Into Action<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nRight!<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n
This script – or rather this word – is generally best accompanied with a light slap of your leg or by slowly standing up. It is distinctly British in its delivery, but don\u2019t let that put you off!<\/p>\n
Though it might only be one word, it is extremely authoritative in delivery. It has an incredibly subliminal effect; your guest will understand exactly what you mean, without having to explain it.<\/p>\n
This is a great casual response. It is completely confrontation-free, making it a suitable script for anyone who doesn\u2019t like to be direct in their delivery.<\/p>\n
The best part is that your guest won\u2019t be able to take offense at this at all! As it is a somewhat commonly used, yet extremely conversational word, you can repurpose it to fit any scenario.<\/p>\n
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3 | The Sleepy Head<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nWell, I should probably be getting off to bed soon. I have work\/school in the morning, and I really need to make sure that I get enough sleep.<\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n
What makes it difficult to tell someone that they\u2019ve overstayed their welcome is that you don\u2019t want them to feel guilty or embarrassed. Most of the time, it is just a simple mistake – more often than not caused by two people having a good time.<\/p>\n
What makes this script perfect is that you\u2019re acknowledging the situation without making it awkward it all; you\u2019re not focusing on your guest. You\u2019re hardly even blaming yourself!<\/p>\n
When you use this script, you\u2019re reminding your friend of your pre-existing responsibilities. It acts as a great get-out clause, as your guest should completely understand that you have things to do. It can also act as a reminder that they might have important things to get on with in the morning, too.<\/p>\n
Another thing that makes this script great is that it doesn\u2019t put any blame on your guest whatsoever. You can explain that YOU need to get to bed without putting immediate pressure on your guest to leave.<\/p>\n
Rather than outright asking your guest to go home, this conversational script will mean that you\u2019re prompting them to suggest that they leave themselves, without the need for confrontation or drama.<\/p>\n
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