Dear Queenie,
We have relatives who invite us to their homes on special occasions and (the ones far away) to stay with them when we visit. The problem is that their home is messy and dirty and if it was a restaurant or hotel we would not eat or stay there. We want to spend time with them and we don’t want to offend them.
Queenie, what can we do?—Neatnik
Dear Neatnik,
Those who visit from a distance should stay at a hotel. If you are meeting them for a meal, go to a restaurant. If you must be in their homes, wear washable clothing.