[aberaussie]

But as the new Jews on the block, we asked ourselves, should we share our concerns, risk ruining everyone else's Christmas party and having ourselves ostracized in the community, or should we simply just not attend the following year?

I think the second choice would have been better. When I find myself the only one bothered by an issue, I usually just shut up about it and not participate if I find it unbearable....

[fizziwig]

"I think the second choice would have been better. When I find myself the only one bothered by an issue, I usually just shut up about it and not participate if I find it unbearable...."

I go through this every Thanksgiving when my wacky liberal extended family gets together....I just grin....when I zing em with the truth...and bear it....when they freak out with nonsense.