when youwillbe visiting and that
you’re looking forward to it, says
DrTerriApter,authorofWhat Do
YouWantFromMe?Learning to
Get Along With In-Laws.
The clash
BAD FAMILY
Everyone has a wanker cousin or
drunkle (that’s drunk uncle). And
they seem to shine brightest at
Christmas, don’t they? If it’s your
clanwho’sslinginginsults,takethe
offensive relative aside and state
clearly that the jabs directed at
your partner are hurting you, says
Apter. If his crew slams you, try
astraightforward,“We’regoingto
have to disagree on this one”, then
exit the convo, says etiquette
consultant Lisa Grotts. Of course,
your best bet for tranquil table talk
is to steer clear of hazardous topics
like politics, race, religion, money
and terrorism. Keep it merry.The clash
HIS FAM SPENDS BIG; YOURS
DOES STOCKING STUFFERS
“Guysaren’tknownfortheir
attention to detail or their abilityto communicate nuances, which
could result in your bringing
amisguidedflopofagift,”says
Caroline Tiger, author ofHow
to Behave: A Guide to Modern
Manners.Askhimspecifics,like
what his mum gave him last year,
or whether or not he bought his
auntyagift.Here’sagoodrule:
come with one gift for the whole
familytoshare–afavouritelocal
artisanal food is always good- then bring individual pressies
for each of the kids.
Xmas is here!
DECEMBER 2016 womenshealth.com.au 105WHAT’S ON
THE MENU?
Themostpopularfoods
we munch on Christmas Day
areham,turkeyandsalad...
and plum pudding! Other
fave dishes: roast chook,
seafood and roast vegies.
Source: McCrindle Research