Not all stay in touch with gritted teeth. My husband's family is almost all vaxxed/boosted and we simply don't discuss it. They respect our decision, and sadly, we respect their decision. We tried to talk to them; their doctor overruled us. That being said, it's one of those hot topics you do not discuss in polite society.
I'm old enough to remember "don't talk about politics or religion" being enough. Let the party start after that. Praying for those kinder days to return.
You are so right, and it's why I am forever dodging invitations to social events. Right now I'm laughing, remembering a line from "My Fair Lady". I was in a production where I played Henry Higgin's mother, and she had some great parting shots. The one that comes to mind is, "If I were you, Henry, I should stick to two subjects - the weather, and everyone's health!". Now how would that go over today? I hear GBS giving a diabolical laugh.
Not all stay in touch with gritted teeth. My husband's family is almost all vaxxed/boosted and we simply don't discuss it. They respect our decision, and sadly, we respect their decision. We tried to talk to them; their doctor overruled us. That being said, it's one of those hot topics you do not discuss in polite society.
so many hot topics now. This leaves little "small talk" left.
I'm old enough to remember "don't talk about politics or religion" being enough. Let the party start after that. Praying for those kinder days to return.
You are so right, and it's why I am forever dodging invitations to social events. Right now I'm laughing, remembering a line from "My Fair Lady". I was in a production where I played Henry Higgin's mother, and she had some great parting shots. The one that comes to mind is, "If I were you, Henry, I should stick to two subjects - the weather, and everyone's health!". Now how would that go over today? I hear GBS giving a diabolical laugh.