Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Texas In-Law Etiquette

It’s crazy to think that Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, and here in Texas that means food, family, and football.  

Thanksgiving has become my favorite holiday as I love getting together with family, eating too much, and if we can watch a football game that only makes the experience better. Although sometimes you need to make sure you’re on your best behavior like spending the holiday with your spouse's family. 

Don’t Be Nervous, Thanksgiving is Fun 

You should not have any sort of anxiety around spending time with your spouse's family, I can promise they want to have a nice relaxing time too. There are just a few etiquette things you can do to help make your experience even better. 

Please remember you don’t need to be formal, try to have fun and not take things too seriously. You don’t want to be that stiff person who doesn’t enjoy their Thanksgiving. 

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What Etiquette Things Should You Remember? 

Most families only have the time to get together a few times per year. Which means the time spent together is truly valued. And while everyone loves to have fun and crack a few jokes, there are some things you want to avoid entirely to make sure you’re not the punch line of jokes for years to come. 

I hope you have a wonderful upcoming Thanksgiving wherever you’re going to be spending your time. But to make sure it’s as fantastic as possible here are just a few Thanksgiving etiquette tips you might want to remember, especially if you’re celebrating with your in-laws.