Surviving Family Holidays

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Family holidays — a period of sweet relaxation, mouthwatering meals and lovely family evenings or perhaps, enjoyable “me time” full of memorable moments. Do family holidays remind you of a comedy film or a drama?

Read the article to know about why family holidays can sometimes be even a horror film for the whole family and how to survive them. 

https://www.thehealthjournals.com/10-tips-surviving-family-holidays/

Vocabulary Questions:

  1. What does “alleviate” mean? “Creating a plan alleviates stress if your family is indecisive or time is limited” Use this word in a sentence.
  2. What does “err on the side of” mean? Err on the side of sharing pertinent information, even if it feels like over-communicating. ” Use this phrase in a sentence.
  3. What does “cognizant” mean? ” Be cognizant of differing bedtimes. Leave a thank you note or flowers.” Use this word in a sentence.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What can you do if your relatives become too annoying?
  2. Why do you think it’s difficult for some people to survive family gatherings?
  3. Have you ever faced difficult situations during family gatherings? Share your experience.
  4. Do you ever try to avoid some topics when you talk to people you don’t know well? If so, what are they?
  5. What habits of others can drive you crazy?
  6. Why would someone feel guilty during a family celebration?
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