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Originally Posted by Tothill
(Post 7371775)
I would have no problem working on a project while others are watching tv.
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I wouldn't do it. It is removing your attention from the conversations. Enjoy the day with others and save the downtime for Black Friday and the following weekend.
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Originally Posted by Pudge
(Post 7371791)
I hesitate to take out my materials and start working and it's because I'm the only one in the family who does any type of handwork and I'm afraid it will be seen as being rude.
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I hated having to sit around being told to join in a conversation only to be interrupted all the time. I would take some hand embroidery. My aunt thought I was being rude so I told her I would say something after everyone was done talking. When you can't get a word in edgewise, you might as well have something in your hands to get accomplished.
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I don't understand the concept that hand sewing is rude while watching TV is not. If you went into a separate room to sew, then that would be rude, but sitting with the others, and participating in the TV watching or conversation, does not seem rude to me. And I would bet that some of the others will be paying more attention to their smart phones than to the conversation anyway.
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I am having the clan here, but I won't have the energy to sit and sew after dinner......fortunately, for me anyway, football gazers can be downstairs in family room, while talkers remain on main level talking and texters are in dark corners...somewhere. I will spend most of my time in kitchen getting it back to normal and joining the talkers, as sports is not my thing!... Neither is texting/stupid game playing on phones.....that's my plan anyway
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Originally Posted by coopah
(Post 7372100)
14 in-laws grazing and watching TV? I'd go on a retreat and let them enjoy themselves! :D:D Seriously, though, sewing/quilting will be seen as removing yourself from the group festivities. Even if it's handwork. Personally, I'd think it rude. Not knowing your situtation...like, how often do you see these folks, did you offer to have the doings at your home, or was it foisted on you...well, it's hard to say what to do. Think of it this way: is the time spent sewing worth the feelings that will be directed at you from your actions or do you care? Personally, I'd be part of the group, knowing it only happens a few times a year.
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There normally are 10 at our house anyways and there will be 19 and maybe more with Thanksgiving. We don't watch football. It will be time to cook, clean and play with the grand children and my own younger children. When they are all gone I might crawl in my studio but it might just be to lay on the couch and watch tv.
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Originally Posted by dunster
(Post 7372233)
I don't understand the concept that hand sewing is rude while watching TV is not. If you went into a separate room to sew, then that would be rude, but sitting with the others, and participating in the TV watching or conversation, does not seem rude to me. And I would bet that some of the others will be paying more attention to their smart phones than to the conversation anyway.
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