“Guests like fish begin to smell after three days”
— Benjamin Franklin
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When you have guests at your house, it's nice at first. Everyone is happy, talking, and having a good time. But if they stay too long, it can become uncomfortable. Just like fish starts to smell bad if you leave it out for too long, guests can start to feel like a problem if they overstay their welcome. For example, imagine a family member visiting for a weekend. At first, it's fun to catch up, but if they stay for a week, you might start to feel irritated because you miss your normal routine. This saying reminds us to be mindful of not staying too long when we visit someone, so we leave on a good note and respect their space.
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