weyes Posted November 26 Report Share Posted November 26 the holidays are famous for being a time when family gets together, of course, but for a harmonious visit it is important to remember a few things:just because people are family doesn't mean they deserve less respect and sensitivity than everyone else.bringing up old embarrassing events or stories is very often NOT humorous to the people who were victims of said events.pushing people's buttons is NOT necessary.staying past one's welcome isn't cool, and most families are too polite to say what that cutoff date is, so it's pretty safe to say that 15 days or so should be one's limit, depending on how close one is to one's host(s).helping out with cooking, cleaning up, etc., is almost always appreciated, even if not demanded.too much alcohol can lead to abusive behavior in certain people; those people should be aware of that and act accordingly [this is true in life, though; not just at family gatherings !].everyone should try to be extra mindful of other people's pet peeves and dislikes so that everyone remains as happy and stress-free as possible.and, just in case things go as terribly as they often do with many families, one should remember to pack something with which to escape, such as good headphones and music, books, tranquilizers , etc.tune in tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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