It's not okay to push people off on your friends.
John's distant cousin Fred comes to spend a week with John, but John can't stand being around him.
John wants to find a way to minimize his exposure to Fred.
John rents Fred a bunch of movies and takes overtime at work.
John drives Fred to a bar where his friends are, and then sneaks out to spend the evening alone.
Fred has a way to stay entertained, and doesn't feel put out, because John is dealing with work responsibilities.
Fred is uncomfortable around a bunch of strangers, and John's friends have their evening ruined by an obnoxious person.