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10 Ways To Avoid Political Conversations At Thanksgiving

Drinking is definitely an option

Emma Casagrande
Nov 21, 2016
Waterbury, CT
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10 Ways To Avoid Political Conversations At Thanksgiving
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All anyone could talk about at school this week was how much they were looking forward to Thanksgiving break, myself included. But in the aftermath of the election, there was an obvious tension among college students who were not ready to face those relatives whose political views differed from theirs completely. There's no doubt this election has pushed relationships between family members to their limits, but it doesn't mean your Thanksgiving holiday needs to suffer because of that. When you can feel the tension rising during your big turkey day dinner, jump in with any of these conversation topics to save your family from looking back on Thanksgiving 2016 as the last year you talked to Uncle Bob.

1. Family drama

This kind of drama is always entertaining. Sit back, grab another serving of turkey and watch it unfold. All thoughts of politics will have subsided.

2. Offer more alcohol

Offering alcohol is usually a great way to distract people from the current situation at hand. However, this could have the reverse effect and cause some serious arguing to break out. Proceed with caution.

3. Ask Grandma about her cat

Everyone loves to hear what the mischievous little demon has been up to.

4. Family members who are getting married

They'll never get tired of showing off their ring or telling you about their wedding plans. Just as long as the rest of us get an invitation, am I right?

5. Future plans for students in the family

If you want to see a college student cry, ask them what they plan to do after graduation.

6. Share cute videos of pets

Because who can resist adorable animals??

7. Black Friday shopping

It is necessary to discuss the game plan.

8. The weather

When all else fails...

9. Christmas presents

If you have any little cousins, there's no ending this conversation once it starts.

10. When you have no way out...

Directions: grab bottle of wine, sit in corner and drink until the conversation no longer makes you angry.

Nevertheless, family is family. You love them no matter how much they want to fight with you over your political beliefs. This may be the only time of year you get to see them, so enjoy their company even if it gets uncomfortable.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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