Who's going on a guilt trip? Not us! We're here with strategies and answers to help you through your awkward Thanksgiving dinner table discussions.
It's a replay! This was a good one-- so good we're playing it again!
We've gathered some resources to keep you high vibing, even in the midst of some low-vibe discussion tactics.
How do you shut down passive aggression? How do you detour a guilt trip? What can you say to turn an awkward question back on its source? When and how can you change the subject? We have ideas!
So maintain your peace over the holidays with these strategies.... or just have fun listening to the craziest ones, because don't worry, we've got those for you too!
Articles:
Dealing with Passive-Aggressives Without Losing Your Mind: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindful-anger/201711/dealing-passive-aggressives-without-losing-your-mind
How to Respond When Someone Tries to Guilt Trip You: https://www.bustle.com/articles/177466-5-ways-to-respond-when-someone-tries-to-guilt-trip-you
How to Respond to Rude or Inappropriate Remarks: https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-respond-to-rude-or-inappropriate-remarks
A Smart-Ass Guide to Navigating Awkward Questions over Thanksgiving Dinner: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/nov/22/thanksgiving-dinner-awkward-family-questions-answer-guide
How to Handle Difficult Family Members This Holiday Season: https://www.forbes.com/sites/francesbridges/2019/11/27/how-to-handle-difficult-family-members-this-holiday-season/?sh=25015d8f2696
6 Ways to Shut Down Your Nosy Family Members at Thanksgiving: http://gomag.com/article/6-ways-to-shut-down-your-nosy-family-members-at-thanksgiving/
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