Visiting 101

This is the time of the year where people go around visiting their friends and relatives, but some "rules" have to be observed during these visits, so I thought it would be best to share them here.

When visiting a friend's/relative's/teacher's house,
1) Greet all elders in the house. It is basic courtesy to greet people when visiting other people's house. At least a generic "uncle" or "auntie" for elders and "gorgor" or "zehzeh" for older siblings.

2) Wash your feet in the laundry area or toilet if you don't wear socks or have taken them off. The perspiration from our soles will make the floor sticky, so do keep our feet clean so that everyone is comfortable.

3) Stay in the living room. Only treasure hunters and thieves roam around the house immediately. Enter other rooms only on invitation, don't wander around yourself and invade other people's privacy.

4) Treat the place as a museum. Don't touch anything that belongs to others unless given permission. What is worse than spoiling other people's personal items?

5) Beds are for sleeping. Don't sit, jump, lie on your host's bed as that is for them to sleep, not for you to play on.

6) Clean up after visit. Always help the host to restore the furniture back to their original places, clean up the area and throw away the rubbish before you leave!

7) Thank the host for inviting you. This is so that everyone will continue to invite you year after year!

By following the 7 pointers mentioned above, it will prevent a lot of unecessary unhappiness and let everyone enjoy the festive season. :)