Christmas Day Tips
Many people experience anxiety and frustration at the thought of having to spend yet another holiday with family members they don’t get along with. Keep reading for some tips for handling the time you’ll spend with people you dislike.
Set a time limit. It is difficult to spend time with people you don’t like. In fact, this is usually how many family disagreements start. Rather than feeding that fire with more fuel, set a time limit on conversation. Make nice then excuse yourself if you can’t be civil.
Put on your best actress/actor face. Imagine yourself an actor. You’re starring in the leading role of a hot new film. The setting: Family Christmas dinner. The cast: Obnoxious family members you hate. The plot: Turning things around this Christmas. Okay, so maybe that’s a stretch. Do your best to put on a poker face anyway.
Make small talk. Differences of opinions usually lie at the heart of family bickering. Instead of falling prey to yet another family argument, make small talk. If the conversation seems to start turning towards a topic that is known to be the sore spot of a family member, steer it back towards more small talk.
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