"My brother-in-law (never known for his tact or diplomacy) came to our house for Thanksgiving dinner, where we had 15 people in attendance. Getting everything on the table in time is always a challenge but each year, people show up, eat, drink and are merry. This year, my brother-in-law announced twice, in a loud and carrying voice, This turkey is ice-cold! It was not piping hot because it got pulled out of the oven to get carved, and to make way for everything else that had to go in, and because of all the items that other guests showed up with that needed to be heated."
"He then left early, telling me dinner was too crowded. I was angry, my husband was angry. He sent my brother-in-law a text the next day about it. My brother-in-law responded that I was taking on too much for dinner (which is actually kind of rich coming from him because he hasn't hosted anything in years). I saw him that same weekend for another family function (a catered function held elsewhere) and he came right over to tell me all that had gone wrong with the dinner. I said, Nope and refused to engage with him. I've told my husband I'm not having his brother over again unless he apologizes."
A guest loudly criticized a host’s Thanksgiving meal and left early, prompting anger from the host and her husband. The guest later blamed the host for taking on too much, despite not hosting events himself. The host refused to engage when the guest recounted grievances at a subsequent family event and demanded an apology before allowing future visits. The advisor affirms that an apology is owed and that emotional or mental issues do not excuse repeated rude behavior. Holding adults accountable for disrespectful actions is realistic and appropriate; consequences for such conduct are justified.
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