In Cajun folklore, one of the simplest ways to tell your guests it's time to leave without actually asking them is to mess with the broom. If your guests have overstayed their welcome, all you have to do is take the broom, turn it upside down and rest it bristles-up against the door. This reverses the broom's energy in a way that makes the guest feel out of sorts. Eventually, the guest will find himself feeling a bit restless and uninterested in overstaying his welcome and will quietly excuse hi