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Having people over for drinks, backyard parties or, most recently, Thanksgiving dinners can be one of the most enjoyable things in the world. Many of us love inviting visitors into our humble dwellings, and we always go the extra mile to make them feel as comfortable as possible. Fluffy pillows, soft lighting, scented candles, soothing music, you name it, making our guests feel at home tends to make us all happy and warm inside, too.

But some people may have a different idea of what being a respectful and courteous guest means. Then, it can do homeowners well to set some boundaries and stick to them from the get-go.

So to gain inspiration from people who firmly draw the line, Redditor cigarandcreamsoda reached out to fellow members of the 'Ask Reddit' community: "What is a non-negotiable rule in your house for everyone?" As the thread immediately became a hit, we at Bored Panda have gathered a list of some of the most interesting responses down below. Continue scrolling to check them all out, upvote the ones you agree with, and be sure to share your own unyielding house rules with us in the comments!

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#1

Small dog peeking out from under cozy blankets, illustrating non-negotiable rules people have in their homes. I live alone with my dog. When my friends come over, they make comments about my dog being on my furniture or that he sleeps in the bed with me. It’s my house and my dog’s house. If they don’t like it, they can leave.

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    Woman with long hair hugging a child outdoors under a cloudy sky, illustrating non-negotiable home rules shared by people. You don't get to hug my kids if they don't want to hug you. I don't care if you're the grandparent or what.

    Business_Loquat5658 , Bethany Beck Report

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    #3

    Two men sitting on the floor in a cozy home setting, showcasing comfort and unique personal home rules. No homophobia. No transphobia. No racism.

    OhYesPizza , Karolina Grabowska Report

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    #4

    Person sitting on a bed holding a cat, illustrating home rules and non-negotiable habits shared by people. If there is a cat on your lap, you don’t have to get up for any reason.

    onionsthecat , Sam Lion Report

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    #5

    Man in a gray hoodie knocking on a wooden door illustrating non-negotiable rules people have in their homes. Knock first! Bathroom, bedroom or study room. Knocking is a slowly forgotten art of respect.

    karmawhobiiih , MART PRODUCTION Report

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    #6

    Pug lying on a couch blanket, illustrating one of the non-negotiable rules people share in their homes. The dog lives here - you don’t.

    Both_Cucumber_445 , sarandy westfall Report

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    #7

    Two cats cuddling closely on a cozy surface, illustrating comfort and non-negotiable home rules shared by people. I have timid cats, leave them alone. If they come up to you, fine. Don't be chasing them around the house trying to pet them or pick them up. You won't be invited over ever again.

    coffcat , Fuu J Report

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    #8

    Dog wearing ice cream patterned bandana being fed a treat by hand illustrating non-negotiable home rules Don’t feed my dogs, anything. I don’t care how cute they are looking at you.

    stickystarz , Camylla Battani Report

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    #9

    Person washing hands thoroughly with soap under running water, illustrating common non-negotiable home rules. WASHING HANDS AFTER USING THE WASHROOM.

    MissKate89 , Ilona Frey Report

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    #10

    Person with long hair smoking indoors on a cushioned chair, illustrating unique non-negotiable home rules shared by people. No smoking

    Fortune_Teller01 , cottonbro studio Report

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    #11

    Two women sitting on a couch with dogs, illustrating non-negotiable home rules shared by people in their homes. Do not mistreat the dogs.

    _notthatotherguy_ , Chewy Report

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    #12

    Close-up of a person wearing a seatbelt in a car, illustrating safety as a non-negotiable rule in homes. Car doesn’t go in drive unless everyone has their seatbelts on.

    RnGesus54 , Alexandria Gilliott Report

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    #13

    Man sitting on a leather sofa with hand on forehead, reflecting on non-negotiable home rules in a dim room. Nobody gets humiliated. For nothing. Joking around, banter, discussions, arguments, all fine. Humiliation, as in name calling, laughing down, patronising, unhelpful comments that just hurt and don't do anything else - no.

    CarrotcakewithCream , Nik Shuliahin Report

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    #14

    Minimalist home entryway with wooden door, light flooring, and shoes placed as part of non-negotiable home rules. Shoes off!

    flpacsnr , Max Vakhtbovych Report

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    #15

    Person cleaning kitchen counter near sink with spray cleaner and cloth, illustrating non-negotiable home rules shared by 35 people. Clean up after yourself.

    bartholomew_m_quint , everdrop GmbH Report

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    #16

    Wooden staircase inside a home illustrating non-negotiable rules people have in their homes and unique household practices. Don't put stuff on the stairs. Almost died once. Never again!

    kaidomac , Pixabay Report

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    #17

    Person holding smartphone showing home rules shared by 35 people describing non-negotiable rules in their homes. One of the biggest rules is actually for when people are leaving my home, and it's a very simple one, "Text me when you get home safely."

    SnazzyPants01 , Asterfolio Report

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    #18

    Modern bathroom interior featuring a clean toilet and glass shower with non-negotiable home rules concept. If you pee on the toilet seat clean it up!!! I am a single parent with 2 boys, I know I'm not the one peeing on the toilet seat but apparently they don't either.

    Southern_Anything_39 , 99.films Report

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    #19

    Two cats wearing collars resting on a windowsill, illustrating non-negotiable home rules shared by people. Do not let the cats out.

    JeremyMcDev , Leighann Blackwood Report

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    #20

    Aquarium with colorful fish and decorative rocks, illustrating unique non-negotiable home rules on pet care. Don't tap on the aquarium glass.

    Kangaroodle , Vikram Mudaliar Report

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    #21

    Person following non-negotiable rules at home by gently petting a white cat while sitting cozy in plaid pants and a sweater. If the cat sits on your lap, you must pet the cat.

    tinybumblebeeboy , Karolina Grabowska Report

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    #22

    Hand gripping a brass door k**b opening a home door, illustrating non-negotiable rules in their homes concept. Unless you've explicitly been invited to spend the night go away at the end of the night. I'll call you an uber, I'll pay your cab if I have to, I'll give you a ride to retrieve your car tomorrow, but go away. I like hosting, but only friends who also leave without basically being shoved out the door eventually.

    Missscarlettheharlot , Charlotte May Report

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    #23

    Wall-mounted modern toilet in a clean bathroom illustrating unique non-negotiable home rules shared by people. Put the lid down on toilet! We have shelves by the toilet and I don't know how many stuff jumped into the toilet.

    lemonedpenguin , Lazar Gugleta Report

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    #24

    Person holding a smartphone with blurred background, illustrating people sharing non-negotiable home rules concept. No phones at the dinner table

    loonytoon94 , Andrej Lišakov Report

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    #25

    Cozy kitchen corner with appliances and cabinets, illustrating unique non-negotiable home rules shared by people. Don't leave time on the microwave!

    sonorancafe , Vlad Zaytsev Report

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    #26

    Two people sitting on a couch watching a red streaming app screen, illustrating non-negotiable rules in homes. If the TV is on, your phone volume should be set to zero or else wear headphones. Same goes for any other electronic devices. There are few things more annoying than volume wars in the living room.

    zerbey , cottonbro studio Report

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    #27

    Person washing dishes in a kitchen, demonstrating one of the non-negotiable rules people have in their homes. One side of the kitchen sink stays empty! We have one of those two-basin stainless sinks and it drives me absolutely bonkers when I have to remove and stack dishes just to get water to make coffee in the morning.

    Rokhnal , RODNAE Productions Report

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    #28

    Person relaxing in bed using a laptop, illustrating people sharing non-negotiable rules in their homes. No outside clothes on the bed

    mrrizo , EKATERINA BOLOVTSOVA Report

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    #29

    Golden retriever being petted by multiple people outdoors, illustrating non-negotiable home rules about pets and care. You *will* give my dogs at minimum one pat and one "good boy" each or you're leaving.

    YourMomsQueefs , Kenan Kitchen Report

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    #30

    Two women preparing fresh fruit in a kitchen, illustrating non-negotiable home rules shared by people. Since my friends have manners, I have no rules. If you aren't a friend, you're not in my house

    Flimsy-Attention-722 , Mikhail Nilov Report

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    #31

    Close-up of a dachshund on a bed, illustrating non-negotiable rules some people have in their homes. It used to be to not pee on the carpet. My wiener dog disagrees with that rule

    jrsobx , Nicole Tarasuk Report

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    #32

    Hand washing a fork under running water in a home kitchen with non-negotiable household rules in the background. Who ever has the higher standard for a chore does the chore. When I do the dishes, I do the dishes. When my wife does the dishes, she does the dishes, makes coffee, and wipes down the counters. When my wife sweeps, she gets the major areas. When I sweep, I move all the furniture and toys, then sweep every room, under every bed, then spot mop, then vacuum all the rugs and carpeted areas.

    WindsomKid , Catt Liu Report

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    #33

    Child drinking from a sippy cup while chicken nuggets are served in a bowl, illustrating home non-negotiable rules. Minimum pants (underwear) at the dinner table. Remarkably something you have to enforce quite often with small children.

    Capable-Dream6768 , Tyson Report

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    #34

    Woman reaching into a fridge illustrating non-negotiable home rules shared by 35 people including some very strange ones If there is food in the house, it is available to anyone. Company included.

    MeGrendel , Kevin Malik Report

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    #35

    Person wearing a light blue shirt entering a modern home, illustrating non-negotiable house rules shared by people. No slamming doors.

    thetinyhurricane , cottonbro studio Report

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