Is there a polite way of bringing up such things before or during their next visit?
DEAR MISS MANNERS: After a houseguest departed, I discovered multiple places where they had “helped,” but ultimately made more work for me. For example, when taking out my recycling, I found a layer of food scraps that I had to painstakingly remove.
This isn’t the first guest who has done this. I am frustrated, and find myself designing a curriculum for a class for my guests. But I suspect that will not come off well.
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