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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just don’t understand why you didn’t say “Hey Mom, we really want to do Thanksgiving at our house this year.  The kids are really excited to host.  I’m planning a whole menu but let me know if you want to bring anything or come early to help!”  Especially if you’re an only child or dont have local siblings.

Sometimes I read dcum and am amazed at the total lack of social skills.  They way you’ve described it sounds like you were deliberately trying to get a rise out of your mom. [/quote]

Yes! This is what I was thinking. It's very strange to go about it like op did. Op it sounds like you're saying "you're welcome to come... Or not. I don't care." Which would make anyone feel like they're not really wanted. [/quote]

NP. I guarantee if OP had come on here and phrased it like the posters above had suggested, you all would have bristled at her presumption. “You should have INVITED her, not just assumed her presence and steamrolled through!” I can hear it now.[/quote]

That might be true, because DCUM generally is weird and lacks normal interpersonal skills, but it would be a much warmer way to do it. You could even say: Mom just to be clear I want to spend this holiday with you - we really hope you will come.[/quote]

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