Invite someone you know will be alone
Posted By: You'll be glad you did. on 2005-12-20
In Reply to: Does anyone think this is odd? - RadGuy
I have never had a holiday without either friends or neighbors and even one of my coworkers joining in the celebration. These people would otherwise be alone on those days. Treat others as you would want to be treated. I sure wouldn't want to be alone on the holidays, how awful that would be.
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why does she invite the friends?
what if it these 2-3 couples that she invites over do not have family that they can visit during the holidays? that could be why she has them over every holiday.
Invite her over and let her give it a try.
Have her read some of the posts on this forum. She should also read the news about Nuance's purchase of Dictaphone. In short, tell her to find another line of work.
Invite the manager instead - NM
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Can you invite them over to play again? (nm)
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Local AAMT chapters probably do it. Or put out an invite to those in your area. :) nm
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What are you doing with a large group of Italians??? I'm Italian and may want an invite:-)) (nm)
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My in-laws invite nonfamily members to our holiday get togethers.
The more, the merrier. Besides, most of the other people have nowhere else to go because their families are all out of state or dead. The holiday season is about family AND friends.
As for getting drunk, are they really polishing off several bottles of liquor, or is it just a glass of wine or a beer or two? My family is the type that only drinks on the holidays, but we drink slowly and eat plenty of food so we do not get drunk.
It sounds to me as if you have some issues with your sister. Don't get me wrong here, I'm not saying your feelings are not valid. I am saying that you need to draw some boundaries and detach yourself from her. Maybe she resents having to host every year. I know I do. We spend way more than everyone else does even though it's supposed to be buffet, parents don't watch their small kids, I spend several days cooking and cleaning with not a thank you in sight.
Start some new traditions of your own. Go to church. Volunteer with people who truly have nothing.
We know of some people who turn every family occasion into a drunken brawl complete with injuries, fights and police intervention. Be thankful your life isn't worse! I sure am.
Ok, I invite you to hop on a bicycle for 15 mile ride in below freezing weather, snow, ice, etc.
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