I think we can agree that the holiday season is hands down the best time of the year. You receive a month off from school, get to hang out with friends you haven't seen in a while and get to do festive things like baking cookies and decorating the Christmas tree. Personally, I can't wait to build a snowman and drink hot cocoa! Now the best and worst part of the holidays just might be family time. Your family are your people and you love to see them but i bet you don't love to answer all of the invasive questions they throw at you. Here are some ways to avoid any question you are asked.
1) Start asking about them instead.
People are vain and love to talk about themselves. Chances are when they ask how you are doing, they only ask because they want to, in return, tell you all about themselves. This is a go to move when avoiding questions from a family member.
"Hi honey, tell me all about your friends at school"
"You know, I would but I would love to hear about (insert boring subject family member will go on and on about here)" …..CRISIS AVERTED!
2) Find the nearest cat or dog or baby and pick it up.
Congratulations, not only did you just avoid an awkward conversation, you also made a new friend. There is no way that Fluffy or Buddy or baby Jack will be asking you personal details of your life away at school. If you're really lucky said family member will also be distracted by the cuteness of animal or baby.
3) Gaze deeply into the screen of your cell phone and NEVER look up.
Ah, good old technology. Our generation is constantly criticized for failing to live in the moment and living life through a screen. Well, this is one time where I think it is okay to glue your eyes to your cell phone and completely ignore whoever is speaking. You can catch up on your recent Snapchat stories in the mean time.
4) Shove a large piece of cake or pie or anything into your mouth.
Cake cake cake cake...or chicken or cookies or pasta. Any type of food you can find will do. Nobody likes to have a conversation while their mouth is full. The bigger the food item, the more time you can avoid speaking! And you get food so thats obviously a plus!
5) In detail, recite your entire Christmas wish list.
This is a win win fix to your problem. Not only will everyone be distracted of the original question, you also get an opportunity to make sure they hear exactly what you want for Christmas. Say adios to the generic body sprays and gift cards. Yay for presents that you actually want!
6) Divert conversation to latest sibling scandal.
This is kind of a low blow to all of the siblings out there and should only be used if completely necessary. If you find that you are this desperate, now is the time to cough up the latest dirt. Maybe little brother skipped school last week or big sister got a new boyfriend. If you're really lucky someone probably got a secret piercing or tattoo, go crazy.
7) Fabricate the most elaborate story you can think of.
If you are running out of options and have used up all of the other techniques, it is now time to bring in the big guns. Craft a fantastical story with intricate details and dramatic moments. I promise it is way more fun messing with people than telling them exactly why you and your ex are no longer together. Anyways, who doesn't love a good story?
