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Want to be a better houseguest? Life Kit has tips for that.

By Andee Tagle

Published August 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM EDT

Visiting friends and family this summer? NPR's Life Kit has tips for being the best type of houseguest.

Andee Tagle

Andee Tagle (she/her) is an associate producer and now-and-then host for NPR's Life Kit podcast.

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