Family party: With these rules of behavior nothing can go wrong
The grandfather, the grandma, uncle and aunts, all eleven cousins and cousins, including the congregation, gather at the latest on the first Christmas holiday under the Christmas tree - at least for most. If you have not seen each other for a long time, or if your parents-in-law are in the mood, the cozy get-together can quickly turn into an embarrassing event. So that does not happen, here are a few tips.
The first impression counts
Where could one start best than at the beginning? Right at the welcome at the front door you can leave a first good impression by being just punctual. Not for nothing is it said "Punctuality is the courtesy of kings". If grandma comes up with a delicious festive meal, it should be eaten hot too. If everyone has to wait for the last arrivals, the mood is already in the basement right at the beginning.
How about a souvenir
Favors are a tricky topic. No one wants to appear stingy, but you do not want to come across pretentious with an expensive gift. It should be something small, because that shows that the guests have prepared themselves for the visit and have thought. Cookies, grandma knows god knows enough, so why not just a beautiful bouquet of flowers?
Small talk always works
Even if it seems tiresome and monotonous: Smalltalk is now one of them, even with the family. Especially if you only see yourself once or twice a year, it may be helpful to first discuss trivia before tackling more profound issues. Because nothing is worse than falling into the house with the door. This applies to both guests and the host.
Christmas with the in-laws
Finally we come back to the beginning. If Christmas does not go to one's own family, but for the first time to the parents of the partner or to the parents-in-law, the first impression is all the more important. Nothing hurts that more than a schlabberlook. For a holiday, it may well be a little more festive in the outfit. With a chic, knee-length dress, for example, in burgundy red, woman certainly makes no mistake. Mandatory is always a pantyhose. So the outfit scores with both the partner and his parents and the rest of the family.
