Winter break is a fantastic time. There's no homework, you can get your parents to make you food, and you can see your friends. The weather is either nice (if you live in the South) or pretty and snowy (if you live in the North and it's any year but this year), and there's nothing better than being able to sleep for three weeks straight.
But the worst part about break? All the questions you're asked. Here are some of my (least) favorites:
1. So, what's your major?
This is the dreaded question of the freshman. No, I don't have a major, Yes, I'll look into [insert person's recommendation here], No, I am not spending college goofing off, it's just a little bit ridiculous to ask people to choose their life path at the age of 18.
2. Are you still dating [insert name of some long-forgotten ex here]?
If the answer is yes, that's amazing. If the answer is no, get ready for lots of pity, and it's only wanted if you've recently gone through a breakup and need to vent. On the note of saying no:
3. Do you have any special someone?
When this question is asked, just run. Run as far as you can. Unless, of course, you actually do have a special someone (who you're willing to talk about), in which case you can chat away.
4. How were your finals/grades this quarter?
This is the most dreaded question that a parent could ask. Avoid it as long as you can, and then only admit to the truth when you're parents either a) are drunk or b) just found out they won the lottery.
5. Are you making friends?
Freshmen, beware. Whoever asked this question is ready to pry deep into your life and that of your new friends. Answer yes, give a few sparing details, and get away as fast as you can.
6. Are you remembering to sleep/drink/eat/bathe?
Just say yes and move on. What parents don't know won't hurt them.
7. Are you happy to be home?
Of course, you're happy for the break and you missed your family, but unless you're a senior and realizing how short-lived your time at home is, you're probably just wishing to get back to school. Tip from said senior: enjoy it while you can.
And speaking of seniors...
8. Oh, you're a senior? What are you doing next year?
I don't know. Please stop asking. I actually rolled my eyes at a perfect stranger today because he asked me this and I had no other answer. It's just bad all around. (On that note, does anyone want to hire me?)
Hopefully you have been able to avoid most of these questions this break. If not, at least you're not alone!
