{"id":164075,"date":"2022-07-23T13:42:50","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T18:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/?p=164075"},"modified":"2023-05-21T11:32:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-21T16:32:57","slug":"how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Rid of Unwelcome House Guests"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At some point or another, you will have to deal with unwelcome house guests.&nbsp; Whether it\u2019s someone who has shown up unannounced or a guest who just won\u2019t leave.&nbsp; It happens to all of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what to do if you find yourself in this precarious situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><div id=\"humix-vid-WoPI7qdjbtu\" style=\"width:560px;height:315px;\" props=\"autoplay=0\"><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humix.com\/video.js\"><\/script><\/div><\/center>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-7.jpg\" alt=\"unwelcome house guests\" class=\"wp-image-164105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-7.jpg 750w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-7-410x410.jpg 410w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-7-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-7-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-7-636x636.jpg 636w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-7-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-7-140x140.jpg 140w, 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class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#Get_On_the_Same_Page\" title=\"Get On the Same Page\">Get On the Same Page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#How_To_Get_Rid_of_Unwelcome_House_Guests\" title=\"How To Get Rid of Unwelcome House Guests\">How To Get Rid of Unwelcome House Guests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#Type_1_%E2%80%93_The_Drop-In_Uninvited_Guest\" title=\"Type 1 &#8211; The Drop-In Uninvited Guest\">Type 1 &#8211; The Drop-In Uninvited Guest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#Type_2_%E2%80%93_The_Invited_Guest_Who_Has_Lingered_Too_Long\" title=\"Type 2 &#8211; The Invited Guest Who Has Lingered Too Long\">Type 2 &#8211; The Invited Guest Who Has Lingered Too Long<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#Direct_approach\" title=\"Direct approach\">Direct approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#An_indirect_approach\" title=\"An indirect approach \">An indirect approach <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#Type_3_%E2%80%93_The_Uninvited_Guest_Who_Shows_Up_with_An_Invited_Guest\" title=\"Type 3 &#8211; The Uninvited Guest Who Shows Up with An Invited Guest\">Type 3 &#8211; The Uninvited Guest Who Shows Up with An Invited Guest<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#Direct_approach-2\" title=\"Direct approach\">Direct approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#The_More_the_Merrier_%E2%80%93_Accepting_Unwelcome_House_Guests\" title=\"The More the Merrier &#8211; Accepting Unwelcome House Guests\">The More the Merrier &#8211; Accepting Unwelcome House Guests<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#Type_4_%E2%80%93_The_Overnight_Guest_Who_Keeps_Adding_Days_to_Their_Stay\" title=\"Type 4 &#8211; The Overnight Guest Who Keeps Adding Days to Their Stay\">Type 4 &#8211; The Overnight Guest Who Keeps Adding Days to Their Stay<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#The_Direct_Approach\" title=\"The Direct Approach\">The Direct Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#The_Indirect_Approach\" title=\"The Indirect Approach\">The Indirect Approach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#Type_5_%E2%80%93_The_Party_Guest_Who_Just_Wont_Leave\" title=\"Type 5 &#8211; The Party Guest Who Just Won&#8217;t Leave\">Type 5 &#8211; The Party Guest Who Just Won&#8217;t Leave<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#The_Indirect_Approach-2\" title=\"The Indirect Approach\">The Indirect Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#The_Direct_Approach-2\" title=\"The Direct Approach\">The Direct Approach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/how-to-get-rid-of-unwelcome-house-guests\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_On_the_Same_Page\"><\/span>Get On the Same Page<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br>If you live with someone, make sure you and your partner or roommate are on the same page.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t want to be the one making up excuses trying to encourage guests to leave and your husband is telling them it&#8217;s okay to stay the night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, have a discreet sidebar and get on the same page about bringing the visit of your unwelcome house guest to an end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you skip this step you risk sending mixed signals to your guest.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-164104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6.jpg 750w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-410x410.jpg 410w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-636x636.jpg 636w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-6-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_Rid_of_Unwelcome_House_Guests\"><\/span>How To Get Rid of Unwelcome House Guests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of unwelcome house guests.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, there is the uninvited guest who pops up at your door unannounced claiming they were \u201cjust in the area\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, there&#8217;s the guest who has piggybacked on the invitation of another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, there&#8217;s the guest whom you invited that just won&#8217;t leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these are delicate situations and there are direct and indirect approaches to remedy each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I favor a direct approach.&nbsp; This stops people from becoming recurring uninvited guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I understand that not everyone is comfortable with simply asking someone to leave their home point blank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is you, I\u2019ve provided some gentler, indirect methods for getting rid of unwelcome house guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get into it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5.jpg\" alt=\"how to get rid of unwelcome house guests\" class=\"wp-image-164103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5.jpg 750w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-410x410.jpg 410w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-636x636.jpg 636w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-5-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_1_%E2%80%93_The_Drop-In_Uninvited_Guest\"><\/span>Type 1 &#8211; The Drop-In Uninvited Guest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A friend, cousin, aunt, uncle, or some other acquaintance happens to be in town and shows up at your door.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while you were gracious enough to invite them in and sit awhile, you have other things you planned to do with your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a sticky situation.  However, there are a few things you can do to make their exit from your home smooth and somewhat swift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Don&#8217;t get too comfortable.  Avoid bringing your uninvited guest into the main area of the home if you can.  That means use the front office, formal sitting room, or kitchen table\/counter to converse.  If you seat someone in the living room, the next thing you know you&#8217;re offering them snacks and they&#8217;re taking off their shoes.   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offer water.  Only water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suggest another time to get together that&#8217;s convenient for you.  This will let them know that their time visiting with you today is limited.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4.jpg\" alt=\"The drop in house guests\" class=\"wp-image-164102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4.jpg 750w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-410x410.jpg 410w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-636x636.jpg 636w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_2_%E2%80%93_The_Invited_Guest_Who_Has_Lingered_Too_Long\"><\/span>Type 2 &#8211; The Invited Guest Who Has Lingered Too Long<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct_approach\"><\/span>Direct approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Start by giving them a time warning and thank them for stopping by.<\/strong><\/mark>\u00a0 Say something like \u201cthanks for stopping by&#8221; or &#8220;thanks for thinking of us.\u00a0 I have some things that I need to take care of soon.\u00a0 What do you have planned for the rest of your day?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The question part of this approach is important.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to redirect that person&#8217;s attention away from you and onto what they\u2019re going to do outside of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they say they have nothing to do, give them a suggestion.&nbsp; Any suggestion.&nbsp; A movie you recommend, a restaurant nearby, a website to check out, a park.&nbsp; Anything that encourages them to spend their time away from your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s the evening it&#8217;s even easier.  Just let them know that you need to call it a night and ask what they have planned for the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">After 5 minutes tell them \u201cIt was good catching up with you.&nbsp; Let me get the door for you.\u201d&nbsp; Then, stand up, exit the room and head for the door.<\/mark>&nbsp;<\/strong> Grab their coat, bag, or anything they may have brought with them and bring it to the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not linger in the room waiting for them to stand.&nbsp; An overly chatty person probably won\u2019t pick up on this subtle social cue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk to the front door leaving them in the room alone if need be.&nbsp; I know that sounds cold, but it works.  They will follow.&nbsp; It\u2019s incredibly awkward for them otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_indirect_approach\"><\/span>An indirect approach <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a couple of indirect approaches you can take to encourage someone to leave.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is chores.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let the person know you have some things that you need to get done.  Then, start doing chores.  Things like vacuuming, mopping the floor and putting away laundry.&nbsp; Anything that gets you moving around and unable to engage in conversation are best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some may suggest asking your unwelcome house guests to do chores in hopes that they won\u2019t want to and will just leave, this may backfire on you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re engaging them in a shared activity.&nbsp; If the person is lonely and looking for company, they won\u2019t be deterred by chores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second indirect approach is to let them know that you have a commitment and will be leaving the house shortly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid sharing too many details as they may attempt to persuade you to take them with you.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like the direct approach, give them a time warning and then remind them that you have to get going.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put on your shoes if you have to.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, give them a gentle reminder that they should call ahead next time so you can plan to spend more time together as you see them out the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Note:<\/span><\/em><\/strong> <em>I don&#8217;t recommend making up random excuses.  Your guest will think it&#8217;s just a coincidence or bad timing and won&#8217;t change their behavior.  Instead, you&#8217;ll find yourself having to make up a new excuse next time.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8.jpg\" alt=\"unwelcome house guest\" class=\"wp-image-164107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8.jpg 750w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-410x410.jpg 410w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-636x636.jpg 636w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-8-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_3_%E2%80%93_The_Uninvited_Guest_Who_Shows_Up_with_An_Invited_Guest\"><\/span>Type 3 &#8211; The Uninvited Guest Who Shows Up with An Invited Guest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s another delicate situation.&nbsp; If an invited guest brings an uninvited guest with them, what do you do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many of us will just say \u201cthe more the merrier\u201d, there may be instances where this just won\u2019t work, especially if the uninvited guest is a stranger to the group.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have made surprise plans for your party like a private wine tasting, or admission to an event where you have pre-paid for your guests.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, an extra person may be a big problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or, you may have wanted to reveal some private news to your close friends\/family and were using that gathering to tell them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the reason, here\u2019s how you handle this situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Direct_approach-2\"><\/span>Direct approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Approach your invited guest privately and explain the situation.\u00a0 If it\u2019s a dinner party, invite them to stay for the appetizer hour only, or to come back for cocktails later.\u00a0 But that dinner is reserved for your invited guests.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The alternative to the direct approach in this situation is to simply give them a pass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There isn\u2019t really an indirect approach to kicking out only 1 or 2 guests.&nbsp; Especially when you\u2019re obviously home and hosting a group of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_More_the_Merrier_%E2%80%93_Accepting_Unwelcome_House_Guests\"><\/span>The More the Merrier &#8211; Accepting Unwelcome House Guests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make adjustments to your dinner arrangements if needed.&nbsp; But be sure to pull your invited guest aside or call them the next day to express your concern about having surprise visitors.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask them to let you know in advance next time if they intend to bring a guest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this approach, you\u2019re giving them a pass but also putting them on notice so they don\u2019t repeat that behavior in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2.jpg\" alt=\"uninvited house guest\" class=\"wp-image-164096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-410x410.jpg 410w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-636x636.jpg 636w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_4_%E2%80%93_The_Overnight_Guest_Who_Keeps_Adding_Days_to_Their_Stay\"><\/span>Type 4 &#8211; The Overnight Guest Who Keeps Adding Days to Their Stay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No one likes a freeloader and no one wants to be thrown off of their daily routine for an undetermined amount of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is by far the most debated topic I have ever crowd-sourced answers for in my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, before I offer suggestions, I&#8217;m telling you now, that this has <strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">never<\/span><\/em><\/strong> happened to me.  So take this advice with a grain of salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Direct_Approach\"><\/span>The Direct Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Let them know that it was nice having them visit but that you need can only host them one more night.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they&#8217;re an out-of-town guest give them a few local hotel options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the morning ask them if they need a ride anywhere.  Do this to remind them that will not be returning to your home for another night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re feeling really bold, help carry their things to the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Indirect_Approach\"><\/span>The Indirect Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I asked friends and relatives what they would do in this situation and general consensus was to make it as uncomfortable for the unwelcome house guests as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here&#8217;s a list of things you can do to make your guest so uncomfortable that they leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Stop feeding them &amp; stop eating meals together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strip the sheets and bedding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop refilling toilet paper in the bathroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the wifi password<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Revoke key privileges.  Make them wait for you to get into the house.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go back to your normal routine. Stop tip-toeing around in fear of waking your guest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask them for money to chip in for expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you moved things out of the guest room to make space for them, move them back<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3.jpg\" alt=\"overnight house guest\" class=\"wp-image-164097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-410x410.jpg 410w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-636x636.jpg 636w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-140x140.jpg 140w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-90x90.jpg 90w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-560x560.jpg 560w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Type_5_%E2%80%93_The_Party_Guest_Who_Just_Wont_Leave\"><\/span>Type 5 &#8211; The Party Guest Who Just Won&#8217;t Leave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of a long evening of laughing, eating, and carrying on the last man standing is usually a close friend or family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re usually eager to help you clean up and get your house back in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, you probably won&#8217;t mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if you&#8217;re busy gathering up the trash and sweeping the floor and a guest is just relaxing on your sofa with a drink in their hand still chatting away?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These types of unwelcome house guests can be a real annoyance.  Here&#8217;s how to usher them out graciously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Indirect_Approach-2\"><\/span>The Indirect Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by asking them to help out.  Make sure you give them a hard job.  A &#8220;can you help me move this sofa back in place&#8221; kind of job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, thank them for coming and ask them if they brought anything with them (i.e. a coat, bag, platter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If they still don&#8217;t get the hint that it&#8217;s time to go, move to the direct approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Direct_Approach-2\"><\/span>The Direct Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:#f78da7\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Let your unwelcome house guests know you&#8217;re tired and plan on finishing the clean-up in the morning.  Thank them for coming and say &#8220;let me walk you out&#8221;.  Then, start walking to the door.  <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;You can soften this exit by saying something like &#8220;let me give you a hug&#8221; or patting them on the shoulder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, walk outside with them but keep your distance from their car if you&#8217;re worried they&#8217;ll draw you back into a conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wave goodbye and head back to your door.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1.jpg\" alt=\"Unwelcome house guest\" class=\"wp-image-164095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1-273x410.jpg 273w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1-487x730.jpg 487w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1-636x954.jpg 636w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1-533x800.jpg 533w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1-90x135.jpg 90w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1-110x165.jpg 110w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1-320x480.jpg 320w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1-782x1173.jpg 782w, https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/unwelcome-house-guest-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unwelcome house guests can be a hassle, but now you know how to get them out when you need to graciously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few other posts you may like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/how-to-make-someone-feel-comfortable-in-your-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Make Someone Feel Comfortable In Your Home<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/guest-room-basket\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What To Put In A Guest Room Basket<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diannedecor.com\/home-entertaining\/hostess-tips\/why-is-having-overnight-guests-so-stressful\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Is Having Overnight Guests So Stressful?<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you found this post helpful.  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