What NOT to DO at Christmas
Nous sommes tous d’accord pour admettre qu’il est facile de savoir quoi faire à Christmas : recevoir ou être receiving, exchanging gifts, drinking, eating, and having fun. But are there things you really shouldn't do on this day? Here are some tips on behavior to avoid...to continue to be appreciated by others during the festivities.
Staying addicted to the phone or computer
Christmas only comes once a year. For this occasion, leave your computer at home and put your phone on vibrate, away from family, friends, and the true magic of the holiday season. During the gift exchange or at the Christmas dinner table, have you ever considered how annoying it can be for other guests to watch you staring at your phone sending endless text messages?
Talking about diet during meals
The holiday season isn't the best time to start a diet. If you still want to, choose raw vegetables over salty snacks, lower-calorie drinks, and ask for a smaller portion than usual when the main course is served. However, it's your personal choice, and it would be more delicate for you to remain discreet about it. Talking about diets and dieting, in the face of all these tasty victuals, risks embarrassing people who, precisely, weren't planning on thinking about their waistline...for once!
Stirring up old stories
During the holidays, focus on happy memories, good jokes, and lighthearted topics. Everyone is there to have fun and relax. Therefore, now is not the time to recall heated events or share your negative impressions with other guests.
Making fun of those who are dazzled by Christmas
Do you absolutely refuse to let yourself be touched by the magic of Christmas, which you think is too old-fashioned? That's fine, that's your business. However, respect those who are still amazed by this occasion and avoid making fun of children who still believe in Santa Claus.
Not all truths are good to tell...
Vous détestez le pull que votre beau-père vient de vous offrir en gift ou vous venez de constater à quel point votre tante Marie a pris de l’embonpoint cette année? Soyez gentil, gardez vos commentaires disgracieux pour vous. Malgré les petits verres qui font disparaître les inhibitions, conservez une petite gêne. Après tout Noël doit demeurer un temps de réjouissance, pour tout le monde.