• My family has always prided themselves in teaching us proper manners when we visit people’s house. I have always been proud of my parents of how they portrayed themselves when my friends come to my house. They will take the initiative to interact with my friends. My mum, especially, loves to talk and make fun of me in front of my friends. (Of course, in a jokingly manner)
  
  Nevertheless, there are some rules or should I say basic mannerism, I guess everyone follow when coming into people house.
  
  The Big No-No of Qing family
  
  - Do not talk at the top of your voice when it is late at night or even in the day. It is annoying for my family, especially my brother. He will not hesitate to express his dissatisfaction on me. If you know you have a trumpet voice, please kindly lower your volume. Do not let me get scolded because of your inconsideration.
  - Do not use personal stuffs without permission. I cannot believe one of my friends actually has the audacity to try out my mum’s cosmetic without asking for permission. To me, it was extremely rude. It really reflects badly on your upbringing. Thank God, my mum was not there to witness the rudeness of my friends, otherwise I guess she will condemn my friend forever.
  - Do not sleep on my parents’ bed. Well, this really gets on my nerve. Totally. I guess for my family too although they did not mention anything. Fancy sleeping on my parents’ bed. Please, for God sake, go to the library to borrow some books to improve your manners. I cannot stop to wonder whether my friend’s mum will be ashamed if she sees what her child was doing.

I guess I need to think twice before inviting friends for stay-over next time. Convenience to people may result in discomfort in my family….I hope I will never have to encounter this again….