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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Tell them it sounds great, and that they should invite their own friends as well. I am sure everyone will be very lovely and nice. You know, rather than argue, think of why not, when you are presented with something, how about saying, "Oh, thank you for thinking of me," or, "How thoughtful of you," or "let's invite your older friends too." Often life is so much more pleasant when your first thought isn't no, no way, all negativity all around. Sadly, in this area people are just immediately looking for reasons to hate something rather than be positive and embrace people and situations. It sounds like they see you are their daughter, and are treating you just as they would their son. Sadly, here most white Americans don't accept SILs, DILS, BILS, etc... as their family. You are just someone they have to put up with and fake a smile, if they are seeing you as their daughter, that is great, sure they might be sometimes overbearing, but that is how parents usually are.[/quote]
+1 on this.  Unless you have real proof otherwise, I would interpret this as them trying to be nice and welcoming.  It may not be exactly what you would like, but it is only a few hours.
Since you mention you are introverted, have some stock questions you ask everyone to keep the conversation going.[/quote]
+2  OP ideally they would invite their generation too.  Some PPs have given you stock questions already.  Use them.  Maybe the family friends of your generation will tell you funny stories about your DH growing up.  Plan a quiet activity to recover the following day.  Be thankful for your warm family.  [/quote]

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