{
  "id": 17364716,
  "title": "Forget muddy shoes: 61% of Americans agree this is the single rudest holiday houseguest habit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/forget-muddy-shoes-61-of-americans-agree-this-is-the-single-rudest",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-31T06:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/home/the-unwritten-etiquette-rules-of-holiday-visits-and-the-small-habits-that-can-make-or-break-your-stay"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A recent survey by furniture company Joybird reveals that Americans overwhelmingly agree that snooping through a host's home is the single most rudest holiday houseguest habit. This behavior, which crossed generational lines, was most hated by 61% of respondents. The survey of over 2,800 U.S. adults also found that turning up sick, at 42%, was the second most unforgivable behavior. Other top rude behaviors included criticizing the host's home, food, or decor, bringing a pet without permission, and dragging children to an adults-only gathering. The survey also highlighted outdated etiquette customs, with 62% of respondents agreeing that guests should keep their phones away during a visit. Baby Boomers were the most opposed to this habit, while even young Gen Zers considered screens at the table bad form. The survey also revealed that discussing appearance and weight is the most taboo topic in social gatherings, with 55% of respondents agreeing that it should be off-limits.",
  "summary": "How to be a good guest over the holiday season — and the one behavior that’s strictly taboo.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}