Are you a good guest?

1. Do you make your bed in the morning?

a. Always — as soon as I get up.

b. Usually, if I don’t get distracted.

c. What’s the point? It’ll only get messed up again later.

2. After a meal, you ...

a. wait for dessert to be served.

b. crack jokes and entertain everybody.

c. do the washing up.

3. After you’ve showered ...

a. the bathroom is a mess.

b. you tidy up the bathroom.

c. Er … why bother showering?

4. How long would you stay at a friend’s house?

a. Until I get kicked out.

b. Just a few days.

c. A week or more.

5. Are you messy?

a. I can be, but I make a real effort when I’m a guest.

b. Yes. I can’t help creating chaos.

c. No. I’m very tidy and considerate.

6. Do you need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night?

a. Always. I have a weak bladder.

b. No. I sleep straight through the night.

c. Very rarely.

7. Are you good at getting along with people?

a. Yes. I just go with the flow.

b. No. I like doing my own thing.

c. Most of the time.

8. Do you often get invited to stay with friends?

a. Sometimes — with my close friends.

b. No. Maybe it was something I said.

c. People are always inviting me over.

Calculate your score
1. a=3, b=2, c=1

2. a=1, b=2, c=3

3. a=2, b=3, c=1

4. a=1, b=3, c=2

5. a=2, b=1, c=3

6. a=1, b=3, c=2

7. a=3, b=1, c=2

8. a=2, b=1, c=3

How did you do?

8-13: You are the nightmare guest. You’ve been known to treat friends as if they were your staff, and you seem to have a problem with saying thank you. Have you ever wondered why you don’t get invited back?
14-19: Your friends appreciate your company, but your domestic skills could use some improvement. Next time you’re staying over at a friend’s place, offer to help around the house a little — they’ll love you for it.
20-24: You’re a delightful houseguest. You are thoughtful, accommodating and perceptive — no wonder you’re always being invited back.