30+ Behaviors That Are Only Acceptable in the U.S. According to Non-Americans

I have a lot of questions about this next one: what did this person experience that made them say this? Did they tell an American guest to make themselves at home and the guest responded by raiding the fridge, using the owner’s toothbrush, and redecorating the guest bedroom?

Regardless, it seems to have upset this person, so here’s a piece of advice: if you don’t want a guest to make themselves at home, don’t tell them to make themselves at home. Maybe try the phrase, “Please tell me if there’s anything I can do to make your stay more comfortable.”