How To Not Be A Jerk This Holiday Season

Hello My Loves!

Drinks Are Fun Though!

Is it just me or does everyone and their mother want to have a Yule/Christmas/holiday party in December? Don't get me wrong, I love getting together and catching up with others as often as possible, but as someone who does not relatively like awkward social situations that usually take place in social settings such as these holiday parties, you tend to meet people you never have before. Given the nature of this holiday where we now give presents to one another in appreciation of knowing your soul, it could be awkward. If you find yourself in one of these types of situations, here's what NOT to do.

1] Do not in any circumstance state you're this all powerful witch. Oh please, do not introduce yourself as the most powerful supreme being in the whole universe. Chances are, you're not. I personally believe this is an insult to the gods whenever someone claims they can perform miracles. Remember when a certain someone did miracles? Yeah, they died. If you do end up doing this, you're going to be talked about negatively behind your back. So just don't.

2] Do not get wasted. Just don't. Having one glass is fine, especially if you're celebrating something at this party but do not plan on getting completely hammered. Depending upon what type of drunk person you are [yep, they're different types] you can potentially have an emotional episode, text your ex that you will regret in the morning, you worse, cause an accident. Just avoid it all together. But if you decide to drink, do me a favor and do not drink and drive.

3] Do not state how Christians stole the Yule holiday from pagans. Yes we all know and yes we do not need you repeating it. This is a happy occasion and a time for giving gifts, sharing laughs, telling stories, not making a crowd angry or upset.

4] Do not get upset if someone did not give you a gift. It's disappointing yes, especially if you bought a gift for them, but gifts are not things to be expected. Gifts are honors; they're surprises and should be respected as such. Perhaps they were on a tight budget or perhaps there are other reasons as to why they did not gift you. But sitting there getting angry over the fact they did not get you anything is not the spirit of any holiday. 

5] Do not claim your presents are better then someone else's. Come on, common etiquette. Also don't take someone else's gift, we are adults.

There probably should be more to this list and I will update it as I see fit. Enjoy your holiday season my dears.