2006-12-14 10:23:10 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I'm going to spend the day sitting quietly at the table with my cousins (the ones I like). When the crazy relatives talk to me, I'm going to treat them as if they're strangers- I'll be as polite as possible without being affectionate or "friendly". If they ask what's wrong, I'll just claim to be tired.
It works every year. :)
2006-12-14 10:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by Not Allie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay my @ss at home, pop some popcorn, start a fire in the fireplace and watch my favorite movies. Otherwise the only advise I can offer is keep it light, don't get into any family gossip and hang around with the kids. Kids always make the holidays a lot more fun.
2006-12-14 18:29:00 · answer #2 · answered by nil8_360 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would I be under ANY obligation to "handle" anyone at Christmas? This is holiday season for me too. Which means its mine to enjoy as well. If my relatives aren't enjoyable(which they aren't) then I don't see that I am under any obligation to entertain them.
I'll be hiding in my hole if you need anymore insight. thx
2006-12-14 18:36:29 · answer #3 · answered by your_name_here 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I moved across the country so I won't have to. I wish I did have to deal with them because I miss them. Be happy for the family you have whether they can be rather annoying or not. Hope that helps and Happy Holidays!!
2006-12-14 18:29:36 · answer #4 · answered by courtneyc2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep repeating the quote to myself
"this too shall pass." I then will inform my wife, the next time it is our turn to host the family holiday dinner, I will be in a resort, she can join me or not!
2006-12-14 18:32:02 · answer #5 · answered by kellring 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to do it the same way I do every year, but I'm running out of space in the backyard.
2006-12-14 18:31:41 · answer #6 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to be as nice as possible, and dont talk to them if your scared of them! i know that sounds horrible, but if you dont feel comfortable around them, talk to other people you feel more comfortable with. I dont mean to leave the room when ever thay walk in... but just dont try to make conversation! and if they DO talk to you, just smile and be nice!
2006-12-14 18:32:48 · answer #7 · answered by Guacamole!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since i'm pregnant this christmas and can't get extremely drunk to drown them out, i will hide in a locked room by myself.
2006-12-14 18:26:47 · answer #8 · answered by divamommy_4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't invite them. Pretend your going out, that you are invited by a friend.
2006-12-14 19:30:56 · answer #9 · answered by linda c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pray, smile and excuse myself to "check on the kids" or help with the dishes when it gets just too much!!!
2006-12-14 18:26:35 · answer #10 · answered by Marysia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋