Don't bring up these Topics when at Thanksgiving Dinner

Unless you want some heated and unsettling Conversation, please stop Opening these Topics Don't bring up these Topics when at Thanksgiving Dinner
Unless you want some heated and unsettling Conversation, please stop Opening these Topics
Hopefully, we are all aware that politics and religion should be avoided during holiday social gatherings where visitors of various ideological and spiritual leanings have gathered for a good, joyful time. But there are lots of other taboo topics and lines of questioning you should probably avoid if you don't want to be known as the person who wrecked Thanksgiving.
Are you in a relationship? If there's one thing a single person enjoys more than attending family occasions alone, it's being grilled in front of everyone about their love life. Give them a vacation from the scrutiny, whether their current dating landscape is non-existent, en fuego but they don't want to jinx it, or anywhere in between. They may be attempting to forget their absence of a spouse, or they may be perfectly content alone, but they aren't interested in defending it.
Are you in a relationship?
If there's one thing a single person enjoys more than attending family occasions alone, it's being grilled in front of everyone about their love life. Give them a vacation from the scrutiny, whether their current dating landscape is non-existent, en fuego but they don't want to jinx it, or anywhere in between. They may be attempting to forget their absence of a spouse, or they may be perfectly content alone, but they aren't interested in defending it.
So, when are you going to propose? Who doesn't enjoy being pushed to move their intimate relationship closer to the institution of marriage? Couples who have been together for a while but haven't married deserve to keep their personal lives private as well. Don't put them on the spot just because you can't work with their schedule. (P.S. If they're not available, you can always get the scoop from someone else later.)
So, when are you going to propose?
Who doesn't enjoy being pushed to move their intimate relationship closer to the institution of marriage? Couples who have been together for a while but haven't married deserve to keep their personal lives private as well. Don't put them on the spot just because you can't work with their schedule. (P.S. If they're not available, you can always get the scoop from someone else later.)
Are you expecting a child? Let me count the ways this question irritates me. It could be triggered by a woman's lack of drinking, refusal of specific meals (such as soft cheese), or a growing midline, all of which are inappropriate reasons to ask a woman if she's pregnant. Do you know what the correct reason is? There is no such thing as a trick question. Even if she appears to be carrying a basketball beneath her shirt, never ask a lady whether she is pregnant (or when she is due) unless she has confirmed she is, in fact, growing a person.
Are you expecting a child?
Let me count the ways this question irritates me. It could be triggered by a woman's lack of drinking, refusal of specific meals (such as soft cheese), or a growing midline, all of which are inappropriate reasons to ask a woman if she's pregnant. Do you know what the correct reason is? There is no such thing as a trick question. Even if she appears to be carrying a basketball beneath her shirt, never ask a lady whether she is pregnant (or when she is due) unless she has confirmed she is, in fact, growing a person.
Why are you not drinking? It's understandable to be surprised when someone abstains from social drinking in a culture that celebrates and encourages it. But it's not your business to ask unless the sober person is your lifeline. It could be for religious, health, or addiction reasons—or something else they don't want to share with the rest of the room. (Relatedly, don't inquire "How's recuperation going?" at a wine-soaked celebration.)
Why are you not drinking?
It's understandable to be surprised when someone abstains from social drinking in a culture that celebrates and encourages it. But it's not your business to ask unless the sober person is your lifeline. It could be for religious, health, or addiction reasons—or something else they don't want to share with the rest of the room. (Relatedly, don't inquire "How's recuperation going?" at a wine-soaked celebration.)
Did your children receive the COVID vaccine? Most of us know whether the adults in our families have received the COVID vaccine by now (otherwise, we wouldn't be gathered here in the first place). The next frontier of vaccine-based family argument starters is one for children aged 5 to 11, which the FDA licensed for emergency use in late October. While this is a valid question if your children will be in close proximity to other youngsters, bringing it up over a happy holiday meal is not the time to do it. Anything that will influence your level of comfort in attending should be inquired about before you arrive.
Did your children receive the COVID vaccine?
Most of us know whether the adults in our families have received the COVID vaccine by now (otherwise, we wouldn't be gathered here in the first place). The next frontier of vaccine-based family argument starters is one for children aged 5 to 11, which the FDA licensed for emergency use in late October. While this is a valid question if your children will be in close proximity to other youngsters, bringing it up over a happy holiday meal is not the time to do it. Anything that will influence your level of comfort in attending should be inquired about before you arrive.
Controversies in the news Nothing may dampen a pleasant group discussion (or make a Thanksgiving host nervous) like someone asking, "How about that Kyle Rittenhouse verdict?" "Avoid bringing ideas focusing on highly heated issues such as racism, gun violence, or abortion, to mention a few, in a room full of individuals who may not agree." This is a day to be thanks for our families, not to question how we ever got along with these individuals.
Controversies in the news
Nothing may dampen a pleasant group discussion (or make a Thanksgiving host nervous) like someone asking, "How about that Kyle Rittenhouse verdict?"
"Avoid bringing ideas focusing on highly heated issues such as racism, gun violence, or abortion, to mention a few, in a room full of individuals who may not agree." This is a day to be thanks for our families, not to question how we ever got along with these individuals.
So, what are you going to talk about? We understand that if you're outraged about the condition of the world, allergic to being faux polite, or simply bored, it can be tempting to stray away from "safe" topics. However, the host has spent hours, days, and sometimes weeks organizing so that everyone has a good time. Stick on harmless, lighter topics like sports, your latest and greatest Netflix findings, movies, music, any future or recent trip, or new workout or health trends people may be dabbling in. We've heard that pickle ball will be the new sport in 2022. Discuss.
So, what are you going to talk about?
We understand that if you're outraged about the condition of the world, allergic to being faux polite, or simply bored, it can be tempting to stray away from "safe" topics. However, the host has spent hours, days, and sometimes weeks organizing so that everyone has a good time. Stick on harmless, lighter topics like sports, your latest and greatest Netflix findings, movies, music, any future or recent trip, or new workout or health trends people may be dabbling in. We've heard that pickle ball will be the new sport in 2022. Discuss.

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