These Are Some of the Best Responses to the Age-Old Question, “When Are You Getting Married?”

It will throw them off completely and will place the conversation's power in your hands. Just remember to walk away at a natural, human, pace, when they are done answering.

Possible questions to ask include, but are not limited to; "What are your thoughts on Greta Thunberg?", "Do you feel as though technology has enabled or limited us from establishing a true, human connection?", "If you could be an emoji, which one would you be?", "Do you remember when the first batch of Skechers (fun fact: I always thought that Skechers was spelt with a "t") were invented?'"

During your 1,800 seconds of "family time", be sure to pace around as many times as possible and to use the restroom, more than twice. I like to call this trick "the sweep and browse – family edition".

More specially, bring a friend that's in the same boat as you, that way when the question is asked (usually happens about 10 minutes into the evening, and is usually followed right after the question "How great is the weather these days?"), you can throw your beloved friend under the bus, leaving her to answer the question for herself, while you refill your beverage.

Tough times are coming our way, and you can be sure that we at POPSUGAR will be on hand to help you with all of your festive and holiday needs. Speak soon and remember, punching aunty Susan for being nosey is never the answer.