Visiting Others

Here are some things to consider doing. Some items may not be applicable to you.

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Well before visiting:

• Contact those you will be visiting to determine:
  • Most convenient time for you to visit
  • Whether you can bring anything
  • Whether you can help with anything while you’re visiting
• Consider taking a gift
• Consider taking the herb echinacea to possibly prevent catching a cold, etc. from the people, especially children, you’re visiting

Right before visiting:

• Call those you will be visiting to let them know you’re on your way
• Take items you need to return to those you will be visiting

If your child will be visiting someone:

• Remind your child:
  • To clean up any messes he/she makes

While visiting:

• Look for indications that those you are visiting would like for you to leave

After visiting:

• Send a thank you note

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