Excuses to get away from your family this holiday Season

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9 EXCUSES TO GET AWAY FROM YOUR FAMILY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

1. Describe the photo. How often do you have family gatherings? Are there any holidays that you always celebrate with your family?

2. Any family gathering could not be complete without something going wrong J Brainstorm the things that can spoil the party or make someone feel uncomfortable.

3. Read a list of awkward questions that can occur at family reunions. Rank them from 1 (I’m cool with this question) to 10 (too personal). Explain. Compare with your partner’s list.

a) When are you getting married?

b) How did you two meet? How did he propose to you?

c) Are you still single?

d) Oh, poor thing! You’re so skinny! Is something wrong?

e) How is *ex-partner’s name* these days?

f) And how is work going?

g) Why didn't you bring your significant other?

h) Are you thinking about having kids any time soon?

i) What do you think of the president's views on X?

j) Why don't you come home more often?

4. Would you add any other questions to the list above? What do you think is the best ways to handle unpleasant conversations?

5. You are going to read an article “9 Excuses to Get Away from Your Family This Holiday Season”. Read the introduction to the article. Do you think sometimes it’s a really good idea to spend some time away from a family?

Even the most loving, functional families can be a lot to handle over the holidays. The old grudges, the political debates over the dinner table, the screaming babies, the questions about your love life — family gatherings may become the source of your stress! So this year, give yourself the ultimate gift — some time away from your family before you kill them all.

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