An Essential Difference Between The Sexes

[poliphilo]

The matriarchs have consulted together and the big family Christmas do- which we were supposed to be hosting- has been called off-  because of snow- which means we have rather a lot of potato hash to eat.

Oh- and (cheerful thought) rather a lot of wine to drink.
 
Here's a major difference between men and women. Women love these affairs- with finger food being passed around and the generations tolerating one another and grandma sat in the corner receiving homage- and men detest them. At least, that's the case in our family. How about yours?

Comments

[solar-diablo.livejournal.com]

I tolerate get togethers with my family well enough, but there's nothing particularly enjoyable or egregious about it all. It's just...there. Now my in laws? Forget it. I can't stand to be around my mother in law, and I'm not overly fond of one sister in law's family (maybe I'm just grouchy).

In regards to northern vs. southern cultures, I'll echo what others have said here, but it works in the negative, too. When my family (Anglo) gets together, it's brief. When the in laws do (Latino), good GOD - you may as well pack a suitcase. You're going to be there awhile.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Yes, I can see that. As a person who hates parties of every kind, I am ready to affirm that a short dull party is preferable to a spirited one that goes on and on.