Be honest-- as much as you love your extended family, whether you're hosting them in your home, or staying with them, it can be overwhelming over the holidays. That’s why Embassy Suites Hotels kicked off More Good Company, a campaign with a mission to spread the word that better holidays come with a little space.
Embassy Suites Hotels collaborated with improv comedian Nate Dern of the Upright Citizens Brigade to show families across the country how to be “good company,” starting with being a hotel guest, not a house guest. Nate recently began his road trip across the country, from New York to Denver, to visit his parents for Thanksgiving. Along the way, he stopped in Washington D.C., Detroit, Chicago and St. Louis to spend an evening with families in their homes. Nate bestowed his good guest know-how on them, including one of the most important “good company” tips of all – that staying at a hotel is the key to happy, stress-free family holidays.
You can join the conversation on the Embassy Suites Facebook page where Nate is tracking his progress and sharing helpful tips on how to be good company. Throughout the holiday season, Embassy Suites will be releasing updates and videos from the trip, so consumers can get an insider peek into the educational (and comical!) interactions with families across the country.
Here are 5 More Good Company Tips from Nate Dern:
- Bring a hostess gift. Don’t dare arrive empty handed!
- Follow your host’s lead. Not everyone texts their way through dinner, so adapt to your surroundings.
- Lend a helping hand. Well don’t just sit there, make yourself useful.
- Opt for a hotel, and eliminate the stress of a full house. Sometimes you just need to take a breather – thank you, spacious two-room suite hotel room.
- Send a hand-written thank you note. It’s as simple as, “Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
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ELIZABETH C.
Always smile & listen !!
Leslie J
Go with the flow -- not every visit is going to be perfect!
Margaret Smith
Clean up after yourself and be considerate of your host. Maybe bring them out to dinner to thank them.
Taylor F
Listen.
Autumn Frigger
Embassy Suites is a great hotel!
Ann Fantom
Don't expect your host to be your entertainment guide. Take your hosts out to dinner at least once.
Donna L
Clean up after yourself.
Kathy S
Put away all electronic devices when you are in the company of others.
Stephanie V.
Help the host by taking over one of his/her tasks and getting it done -- either pre-party, during party, or post party
Amber
My tip for being a good guest is insist on cleaning up and doing the dishes!
Amber
I shared on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
Jacob
Pay attention and know when it's time to go. Don't overstay your welcome
debbie
Always help whenever you can.
Mary Happymommy
Always offer to help clean up.
Emily R.
I would love to win! We would use this for an anniversary getaway:-)
Mary Beth Elderton
Just relax! Good company means you don't have to be "on" all the time, just soakingin the conversation.
Ashley Hatten
Thanks for the chance to win! I'd use this towards our Disney vacation!
Elena
Always offer your help
Tian A.
Always treat the other people nicely.
PAIGE CHANDLER
be good company by listening more than talking
Linda Lansford
I am ready for a trip
michelle bryan
don't overstay your welcome!
Holly C.
thank for great giveaway, would love a night out in the city!
allison s.
always remember manners!
Jennifer Marie
Always make sure to be thankful and say thank you.
caitlin tate
please and thank you
Linda Dickson
I like to call before we arrive to see if there is any last minute item that we can pick up for the host/hostess . . . ice is often what they discover they need at the last minute.
Marcia Goss
Offer to treat your hosts to dinner out one night.
Cori Westphal
Listen! Everyone wants to be heard, once in a while. Open your ears and listen!
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Jenn @therebelchick
My best tip to be good company is to bring a hostess gift and to clean up after yourself!
alaine
help with cleanup/putting away dishes 🙂
Ttrockwood
Never arrive empty handed and later send an actual thank you note in the mail (not an email or text!)
Carolsue
Don't overstay your welcome and help out with chores
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Carolyn G
Don't stay too long and entertain yourself.
Stephanie Larison
Turn your phone off or on silent when others are there. It's rude to leave them alone to go answer your own calls.
Michael S.
I *always* make sure I clean up after myself and keep the bed made!
Ani
Leave it the way you found it or better and always offer to help in some way.
alaine
I posted to facebook 🙂
Vera
Clean up after yourself and don't overstay your welcome.
Vera
Clean up after yourself and don't overstay your welcome.
Shared on FB -
http://www.facebook.com/vera.prunn.7/posts/561117433905431
Denise S
Ask lots of questions and look interested.
dani marie
dont overstay your welcome.
Jacob
Check the weather before you go so you know if you need anything special. This includes any place you drive through or make connections through
Tabathia B
If you have kids make sure to explain to them how you expect them to behave and not have the host having to discipline your children verbally
KATHY DALTON
My tip is to smile and be happy and always offer to help by doing dishes or anything my host or hostess needs
s riches
Do not overstay your welcome
Toni Marie Caravello Feimer
I always make the bed and keep the bathroom clean and help with any kitchen choirs. When I leave I clean all my sheets and remake the bed.
Toni Marie Caravello Feimer
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Miz Vickik
Be neat, friendly, and flexible.
Jennifer J
Know when to be quiet! Thanks!!
Gennie Lancaster
Help around the house and don't overstay your welcome!
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