Our Guide to Christmas
By, Ally of
Preppy Little
with the In-Laws Lesbian
Christmas with the In-Laws.
It’s something almost everyone is
going to have to do at some point.
Whether you’re
having your first
Christmas with
your new husband
or wife’s family,
or your second or
third with your
boyfriend or girlfriend’s parents
and siblings, it’s
most likely going
to be awkward.
Here are a few tips
on how to make it
slightly-less awkward.
Bring something // Whether
it’s a present for
the whole house,
flowers, or a dish,
don’t show up empty handed! The
family will love you for it!
Dress appropriately // Is it a
formal dinner? A casual lunch? A
silly party? Ask your partner what
the theme is for the night. No matter what, try to dress modestly! A
sweater and a scarf is a great option
for something more casual.
Small talk // Small talk is pretty
hard to do but it goes a long way.
Chat about college, or school,
how you like
their home, etc.
Ask questions //
If small talk isn’t
really your thing,
ask questions.
People naturally
love to talk about
themselves. Ask
what they do for
a living, how they
like it, where
they went to college, how your
partner was as a
child, etc. It gets
the pressure off
of you.
Be considerate // Say yes ma’am, no ma’am. Yes
sir, no sir. Take your shoes off in the
house. Always say please and thank
you. Basically just use your manners.
They will get your very far, and it’s
always good to be polite.
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