Thanksgiving is a time to be spent with family and a time to reflect on everything we’re thankful for.

2020 has really done a number on all of us…so dinner conversation might feel a little different this Thanksgiving.

The Dish Nation family is here to tell you taboo topics to avoid and what NOT to say as your family gathers around the table.

POLITICS

 

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Today I voted for the first time in my life for the President of the United States, and it’s for someone I truly trust…me. 🇺🇸 🕊

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Look, no matter how hard your weird uncle tries to bait you into fighting over politics…you must resist. This election has been wrought with anger and insane candidates and there is no calm and rational way to discuss any of it. Keep Joe, Donald, and Kanye out of it because the last thing your grandma needs to see is your aunt weeping into a plate of mashed potatoes and gravy.

BODY RELATED ANYTHING

Nothing has spoiled a nice family get together quite like a jab at someone’s appearance. It can be hard knowing what’s off limits so we’ve compiled a handy little list for ya!

DO NOT we repeat DO NOT bring up the following:

1. Weight gain/loss of any kind.
2. Weird facial piercings.
3. Bad haircuts.
4. Questionable fashion choices.
5. The terrible back tattoo your little sister got during spring break in Panama City Beach.
6. The terrible neck tattoo your cousin got during spring break in Panama City Beach.
7. The terrible tribal tattoo your mom’s boyfriend got in 1992…during spring break in Panama City Beach.

You know what, just avoid bringing Panama City Beach into any conversation for the remainder of your natural life.

QUESTIONABLE “INVESTMENT” OPPORTUNITIES

 

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I’ve been feeling so confident in my body lately (peep all the bikini pics 😛) and so I started another round of the @teamiblends 30 day detox because I’ve got goals yo, and I was shocked with the results from the first time.💕 I used to have that little pooch in my lower belly area especially after eating (damn you Chick-Fila), and now my bloating is GONE…and all I’ve done is add this detox into my routine. It’s sooo easy to do…y’all know if I can do this everyday, you can too! I told you guys I would update you on this detox and it’s been a game changer, no lie. I got you guys a discount code, just use BRI25 for 25% off on their site! #thankyouteami #bikiniready

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We’ve all got the one family member who is always lurking around trying to get us to invest in the latest and greatest sure thing. Skinny tea, waist trainers, see through leggings…they’ve all made their way to our dinner table at one time or another but for the sake of Thanksgiving…please shut up about it. If we catch you trying to convince your grandpa that lavender oil will “literally change everything” for him we will revoke your pie privileges.

COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE FOOD

 

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Cooking Thanksgiving dinner is truly a labor of love. The amount of time and effort it takes to properly cook that many components is astronomical so keep your picky eater complaints to yourself. Pretend to eat from your plate, compliment the chef, and order a pizza when you get home. It’s common decency people!

RELATIONSHIP STATUS

As far as conversation topics go…dating is OFF THE TABLE! Do not ask anyone about how things are going with “that one guy they were seeing” unless you want the whole dinner to devolve into a mutiny. Your niece will cry, your mom will demand grandchildren, and if you happen to have brought a new boyfriend with you…you’ll be single before the night is through. Your safest bet is to treat everyone as an unwed clergy member who has zero interest in romance what-so-ever.

So, in conclusion…please, please, please…follow the rules we’ve laid out above. This year has been difficult enough and we all just want to eat a nice Thanksgiving meal in peace, thank you very much.

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