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Emotions Everyone Feels at the Family Thanksgiving Dinner

It happens only once a year and you are probably not emotionally prepared.

Megan Almendinger
Nov 21, 2016
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Emotions Everyone Feels at the Family Thanksgiving Dinner
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Everyone has Thanksgiving dinner with their family that they dread and look forward to at the same time. So many things happen in such a small amount of time when your whole family gets together that you don't know what to do. Here are some emotions that I am sure everyone has felt at least once during their family's Thanksgiving.

1. Nervousness

How many questions will you get asked this year? Should I lie or tell the truth if they ask?

2. Happiness

Don't get me wrong, you are probably happy to see your family, but when your eyes spy that delicious food your grandma makes your heart always skips a beat.

3. Confusion

There is always that one relative that you don’t recognize. How have you not met them before?

4. Guilt

You ate too much food already and your mind is telling you to stop. But, your heart tells you to get another helping.

5. Awkwardness

Trying to make small talk with that relative you haven’t seen since last Thanksgiving.

6. Surprise/ Shock

That one crazy relative did not just say that.

7. Relief

Its almost over and no questions. Thank goodness!

8. Seriously?

Not really an emotion, but you know that's what you think when those questions about school, your love life, and anything else finally get asked.

9. Love

Your family may be crazy and make you answer the same questions each year, but there your family and you love them. You wouldn't trade them for the world.

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