From Slate Magazine · Jenée Desmond-Harris · · 1m 40s
Help! My In-Laws Are Coming to Thanksgiving, and I’m Very Concerned About What They Plan to “Contribute.”
In-laws plan Thanksgiving alcohol chaos; advice on handling drunk guests.
In brief
In-laws plan Thanksgiving alcohol chaos; advice on handling drunk guests. Hosts can manage in-laws' alcohol by setting boundaries or switching to brunch to avoid drunk guests. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
In-laws bring alcohol
Thanksgiving is about a month away, and the host worries about in-laws bringing alcohol.
In-laws get drunk
In-laws often get drunk and end up unconscious by the end of the evening.
PUBS signs for alcohol overdose
Check for PUBS signs: puking, unresponsiveness, noisy breathing, blue skin, or pale lips.
Call 911 for emergencies
If one PUBS sign is seen, call 911 immediately for alcohol overdose help.
National Poison Center
Call 1-800-222-1222 for free medical advice if unsure about alcohol safety.
Sober friend help
If impaired, enlist a sober friend to ensure clear decision-making.
Manage drunk guests
Let husband handle in-laws who get drunk and fall asleep on couch.
Blankets and water
Place blankets over drunk guests and water bottles near them for hangover.
Greasy hangover breakfast
Plan a greasy hangover breakfast with mimosas for in-laws.
Shake awake or drive home
Shake in-laws awake or drive them home if they are too drunk.
Ask husband to let them go
Ask husband to let in-laws know you’re not comfortable hosting them.
Switch to brunch
Change dinner to brunch to avoid alcohol consumption between 11 am and 1 pm.
Brunch alternative
Brunch lets in-laws go to bars after without ruining living room.
At a glance
Hosts can manage in-laws' alcohol by setting boundaries or switching to brunch to avoid drunk guests.
