Americans believe houseguests overstay their welcome after six days. The survey of 2,000 Americans found 33% start dropping hints when guests exceed this timeframe, while 22% directly tell guests they’ve overstayed. Family members receive different treatment: children can stay 10 days and parents eight days before becoming burdensome, but in-laws and other relatives face a five-day limit. Despite boundaries, 46% want to host holiday gatherings, with 24% engaging in “friendly rivalry” over who hosts festivities. Space constraints affect hospitality, as 61% say they’d host more if they had better guest rooms. Currently, 40% lack guest rooms entirely, forcing 56% of overnight visitors to sleep on couches while 18% of hosts give up their own beds. (Story URL)