We’ve all been there, stuck with awkward conversations we don’t want to bet stuck with. Family members mean no harm usually when they ask us these awkward questions but they still make half of us feel uncomfortable, the other half of us feel more stressed out than usual and the other half of us feel stressed and uncomfortable (Hey! I never said I was good with fractions!) Perhaps share this with your family members to give them ideas of better questions.

1. How are you planning to make money after college?
   Instead: Would you like some spare change I just found?
2. How are you going to have medical insurance if you have no job?
   Instead: Do you know how to use GoFundMe?
3. How are you surviving on ramen and rum?
   Instead: Would you like a gift card to the grocery store?
4. You look tired.
   Instead: Would you like to take a nap?
   Bonus points for handing them a pillow and blanket.
   Extra bonus points for letting them sleep next to the dog.
5. How are you going to pay off all your student debt?
   Instead: *see #1*
   Bonus points for handing them a box tissues.
6. How many drinks have you had today?
   Instead: Offer them another.
   Bonus points if you hand them a whole bottle.
7. Why aren’t you excited about the holidays?
   Instead: Are you aware of the day/month/year we are in?
8. Why didn’t you buy everyone presents this year?
   Instead: *see 1*
9. You take so many selfies.
   Instead: Offer to take a selfie with them.
10. Is that really all you want for Christmas?
    Instead: Give them that plus money.
    Bonus points for giving socks as well.
11. Are you aware that No-Shave-November is over?
    Instead: Don’t say anything.
    OR hand them a razor, because they are probably too broke to afford one.
12. Where do you plan to live after you graduate?
    Instead: Remind them that you are willing to help them get on their feet.
13. Have you met a special someone?
    Instead: Would you like me to pay for your Netflix?
    Bonus points for handing them chocolate or other candy.
14. When are you going to settle down?
    Instead: Do you guys want this gift card to the movies?

Got any more questions that you’d rather hear?