
Freddy Woo writes, "as a child we used to have a 'whoever cuts doesn't choose the slice' rule with cake. It worked brilliantly, but it's left me completely anal about dividing up food - my wife just takes the piss as I ritually compare all the slice sizes."
What codes and rituals does your family have?
( , Thu 20 Nov 2008, 18:05)
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But I have improved a lot. It doesn't happen that much these days.
I've been known for swallowing my vomit once I forgot my bags in my uncle's car. He was very picky about his car.
( , Wed 26 Nov 2008, 12:28, closed)

I was often punished for barfing so I have a deep compassion for queasy kids.
When I used to take my kids' friends out with them in my old cars/minibus/camper van I'd always explain gently that some people get a bit sick on a journey so here's an ice cream box with a carrier bag in and some kitchen roll...
Why can't everyone manage that? Not feckin' rocket science.
( , Wed 26 Nov 2008, 14:09, closed)

It's not that difficult. My parents and my family in general were very patient with this, but my uncle...
( , Wed 26 Nov 2008, 14:46, closed)
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