Mean Girl Behavior

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Say hello, smile, and keep it moving. Always Be Moving. As in if they come sit near you, compliment their earrings and then go to refill your drink. If they come into the kitchen, exclaim over Aunt Alice’s dessert and then go to the restroom. Etc. Always Be Moving. Go stand near your husband, your father-in-law, or one of their husbands. They won’t be able to zing you with a neutral party present.

This + be vague and non-committal about everything. Don't engage. Stay busy. Be the person who runs out to get stuff, take the kids outside, bring freaking olive penguins to assemble. Never say s bad word about anyone in front of them. If they gossip to you just be vague and don't repeat anything

[Anonymous]

If possible, bring a wing person. I've done multiple holidays with friends where my job was being a neutral observing party so people wouldn't act to badly.

[Anonymous]

Get drunk and ignore them!