We all know at least one of the couples below, or even couples that display more than just one of the below behaviours. So which one do you dread having over during the festive period?

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Christmas on Female First

The couple that shows up with no gifts for the host- Not even a re-gifted bottle of wine from their cupboard, then proceed to drink all your booze instead.

The couple that doesn't offer to help on Christmas day with washing dishes or cooking dinner- Chances are, you would turn them down because they would put everything back in the wrong place and stock the dishwasher the opposite way to you, but the offer means a lot. As does- putting your dirty plates and glasses in the general direction of the kitchen.

The couple that doesn't ask if there's anything they can bring along, for example alcohol or food- The ones that turn up, eat to excess, drink to excess, take a packed lunch for the next day- and leave.

The couple that doesn't ask what the clothing attire is before attending- They're always the ones who are too tight to invest in a Christmas jumper or don't adopt the expected 'smart casual' rule and turn up in their scruffs to sit at the table- on Christmas day- with other people.

The couple that doesn't RSVP so you know how many people to cater for- And you have to pull out the emergency chairs and ration the roasties so everyone gets a bite.

The couple that doesn't send a 'thank you' text message to show their appreciation for your hospitality- How much effort does it take to type out a text and press send- really? But they never do- it's just expected that you work for them on this day.

The couple who overstay their welcome- The table is clear, the conversation has dried up, the good movies have turned to bad, you're in your pjs and they're still squeezing you for that last mouthful of booze and leftover turkey sandwich- because it's free.

The couple that criticise the food and your Christmas traditions- What you really want to say is 'my house- my rules- if you don't like it- get out!' But instead, you laugh it off and give them your best fake Christmas smile while fantasizing about shoving their plate of dinner in their face.

The couple that spends the entire time on their phones- You wonder why they wanted to come if this is all they are going to do. You have cooked for them, waited on them and let them spend time in your home- on a very special day- some conversation isn't a lot to ask is it?

The couple that aren't mindful of how much they drink- Before the turkey is carved, they are already slurring their words, ignoring the innocent cracker jokes; and instead, telling their own inappropriate versions, before falling into and breaking your most expensive Christmas decs when they go to the toilet.

Original research by Anglian Home Improvements


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