diff --git a/bash/README b/bash/README
index db7d7bb52..314bfd012 100644
--- a/bash/README
+++ b/bash/README
@@ -1,3 +1,6 @@
 This directory contains the scripts for tab-completing commands in
 bash.  Note these new-style demand-loaded scripts require
 'bash-completion' >= 1.99.
+
+Tip: To test the bash completions without having to install them,
+simply start a new shell and 'source ./virt-foo'.