Brits end up hiding in the loo to escape awkward questions from family over Christmas, study reveals – The Sun
HAVE you put on weight and when are you going to have children are among the awkward questions Brits are dreading from relatives over Christmas, a study has revealed.
The festive season is a time of family reunions, but that also means making dreaded small talk with distant relatives.
As we approach the holidays, Brits aren't looking forward to being asked delicate questions such as ‘who are you going to vote for’, ‘when are you going to get a boyfriend’ and ‘do you have a job yet’.
A study revealed three in 10 want to avoid discussing finances with their family, while one in five would like to ban conversations about their love life.
The poll of 2,000 adults found four in 10 are expecting an inquisition by family and friends over the holidays, with two in five expecting questions about their personal life.
The study, commissioned by Hasbro Gaming, found people have resorted to hiding in the loo and faking a phone call to get out of awkward situations.
Most hated questions over Christmas
- Have you put on weight?
- What's your new year's resolution?
- Who are you going to vote for in the next election?
- Is marriage / engagement on the cards?
- Have you got a job yet?
- When are you going to have children?
- Have you got a boyfriend/girlfriend?
- Don't you want another child?
- Have you lost weight?
- Have you seen the latest Christmas ads?
Turning the TV on and playing a board game were other methods of distractions at family get-togethers.
A third have gone as far as to cancel a family event to avoid having to see their relatives.
Unsurprisingly, the group people were most dreading seeing over Christmas is the in-laws, followed by their siblings.
Kay Green, from Hasbro Inc., said: “With distant family visiting at Christmas, it’s inevitable there’s going to be small talk and personal questions about your job or love life.
“We want to encourage Brits to fend off the festive FAQs (Family Asked Questions) this Christmas by playing one of our well-loved, classic games such as Monopoly, Cluedo or Jenga.
It’s inevitable there’s going to be small talk
“We know that people are passionate about playing games and that gaming brings families together for fun, meaningful, quality time.
"It’s also a really handy technique to divert the attention away from any awkward small talk moments.”
Despite the awkward silences, two in five people said having fun with their family was the highlight of Christmas.
And three in five would rather play a game than watch the TV or look at their phone.
And we revealed guests are most likely to judge you on your Christmas decorations and size of your tree.
Meanwhile this mum moulded her dirty laundry pile into a Christmas tree and people are loving it.
Plus upside down Christmas trees are the latest bonkers trend to take over this December.
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