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How to avoid these 8 embarrassing Thanksgiving conversations

11/25/2015

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"Samantha, you remember your little cousin Billy, right?  The two of you used to play together all the time when you were kids".  (Like when you were 8)

"Remember my friend Judy?" You met her at the holiday party one year (again, like 5 years ago).

Whether you are being re-introduced to family or friends, just remember to relax, be yourself and remember that there is an end in sight.  They are probably feeling anxious too. Be honest that you don't really remember them or what you talked about when you met before. 

And if you can, here's some tips to avoid these 8 embarrassing  conversation and situational possibilities. 
  • Have a diversionary topic of discussion for when there is "lively" conversation.
  • If you spill, remember it's a festival of thanks and there is something to spill.
  • Prepare for children - and adults - to have a meltdown.
  • Ask who the crazy people are before they arrive.
  • Up to age 30 - prepare your answers to what are you studying, doing, dating.
  • If you weren't in on the family gossip and inadvertently let something slip, blame it on the wine.
  • If you don't like certain foods that are put on your plate, just be polite and smile.  Try it, you might actually like it.
  • If you get cornered or stuck in a conversation and it seems that you are never getting out of there, politely interrupt and say that you would love to continue this conversation but you need to talk to someone before they go.

Love to hear two tips from you to make it a top 10 list.  Post to Facebook here.

To your most Peaceful Thanksgiving Day.

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