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NPR readers share tips for navigating potentially divisive conversations during Thanksgiving gatherings. Suggestions include setting boundaries, changing the subject, approaching discussions with curiosity, walking away if necessary, compromising, and making alternative plans. These strategies aim to maintain harmony and avoid conflicts, especially in politically charged environments.
A woman is considering canceling her annual birthday roller rink party to avoid inviting disruptive neighbors, while "Played" is struggling with the idea of his wife inviting a man she previously had an emotional affair with back into their gaming group. Amy advises the woman to simply not invite the troublesome family and to be honest if asked, suggesting hiring extra security at the rink. For "Played," Amy recommends that his wife should respect their marriage and not invite the man into their home, suggesting he could join the game at the shop instead.