When to Say to the In-Laws: The Art of Saying Nothing

When the in-laws come over for dinner, you want to say something witty, yet non-committal. Here are some tips to help you avoid small talk and keep your sanity:

Tip 1: The Art of the Pause

"Wow, technique 1: The Pause Button is a great way to keep the conversation from getting too... interesting."

Tip 2: The Power of the Redirect

Redirect the conversation with a clever phrase, like: "Speaking of that, have you ever seen the new Game of Thrones marathon on HBO?"

Tip 3: The Gift of the Glaze-Over

Just pretend to be interested, but really, you're just glazing over: "Oh, that's great, uh-huh. Tell me more."

Tip 4: The Art of the Exit

When all else fails, just get out: "Well, I think I left my toaster on, I should probably go check on it."

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