The notorious Thanksgiving dinner questions are a unique form of torture for many young adults. We love our caring and well-meaning relatives, but these seemingly simple questions are just painful reminders that, frankly, our lives are a mess. We have no idea what we are doing. And if you are coming home from college to relatives you haven’t seen in a while, brace yourself for a full-force attack.
1. Have you declared a major?
Alright, you should have some experience with this one. This is only the warm-up round, folks. If you don’t have a one-sentence explanation in your arsenal by freshman year of college, you’re doomed.
2. How do you like it at (insert college here)?
Another relatively low-caliber question. For Spartans, the answer is pretty easy, might I add.
3. Have you gotten involved in anything on campus?
My extracurriculars have been pretty much limited to binge-watching Stranger Things season 2. This did, technically, take place on campus…does that count?
4. How are you and (insert ex-boyfriend here) doing?
Now, your relatives are upping the ante and delving a little deeper into you Not the greatest, considering I’ve had two other boyfriends since.
5. Anyone on campus catching your eye?
Here’s a translation for seniors: “So, will there be a wedding any time soon?”
6. Getting into some trouble, I’m sure?
The only thing in trouble is my GPA.
7. Ready for finals?
Last time I checked, the “f” word was considered not appropriate for the dinner table.
8. What are your plans for after graduation?
This question is the sultan of swat, the titan of terror, the king of crash…the Great Bambino of all life questions. Avoid this question at all costs.