When all else fails, and your in-law's antics are starting to get on your nerves, it's time to employ the ancient art of blaming.
Blaming is the nuclear option in the arsenal of in-law management techniques. It's like a Hail Mary, a last-ditch effort to deflect attention away from your own shortcomings.
Here's how to do it like a pro:
- Pinpoint the exact moment when the universe began to go wrong, and assign it to your in-law.
- Make eye contact, and in a calm, collected tone, say: "You know, I've been thinking... it all started when you insert event."
- Be prepared to accept the blame, at least for a little while.
Example: "You know, I've been thinking, it all started when you decided to wear that tacky sweater on Christmas. I mean, who thought that was a good idea?"
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