Dodging awkward questions this Christmas

Christmas is upon us and that means family gatherings and awkward questions around Christmas lunch.

Being surrounded by family, blasting you with questions can be overwhelming and put a damper on the festive spirit, but by following these five-steps, you could just possibly survive the festive season unscathed.

1. Why are you not married yet?

Lo and behold, this question is always sure to pop up at some point. When it does, try and move the conversation towards a cousin or sibling who has recently married and mention how beautiful their wedding was

. Then, excuse yourself from the room quickly before the focus is returned to you and hide outside until the heat settles.

2. When are you having children?

This question grates many married couples who don’t have children. The question is usually asked by parents who would like grandchildren, but do not understand that you and your spouse just don’t have time for a child or just have not been able to have one yet.

The surest way to avoid this question, is to ask your family to refrain from asking as you and your spouse don’t feel comfortable being harassed by the relentlessness questions.

3. Why are you getting so fat?

This is bound to pop up and can be infuriating.

But, as this question is most likely to be asked by a close family member, just say because gran loves you more and therefore feeds you more, before walking away to avoid committing murder.

4. Are you pregnant?

This can be extremely awkward question if you are not pregnant.

The best thing is to avoid eye contact, ignore the question and walk away.

5. What are you doing with your life?

Don’t you just hate it when you are eating a meal when suddenly, you get asked what you are doing with your life.

As if, you have not been working every day at your job or the past eight years, trying to set up a suitable home and life, all while trying to act like an adult.

Best response: “Same as you, probably”, and carry on eating.