Family codes and ritualsFreddy 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?
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chthonic, Thu 20 Nov 2008, 18:05)
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My parents"Put the kettle on"
"It won't suit me"
EVERY TIME FOR 34 YEARS
and now my wife has started saying it
(, Thu 27 Nov 2008, 0:45, 5 replies)
Oh godWe get that with my family. :( The other one is:
"Dinner's ready!"
"Cool."
"No, it's hot!"
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kids fight back....Quite similar, my mum would politely ask us "would you like to clean your rooms" or "would you like to make me a cup of tea"
Obvious reply of her spoilt brats(read me and sister) "Who likes cleaning/working!?"
Gets old very quickly
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will you join me in a cup of tea/glass of sherry?I don't think we'll both fit!
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Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 27 Nov 2008, 8:42,
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pre flat screen classic'what's on the TV?'
'oh, same as usual - goldfish bowl and a lamp'
My sides, my sides......
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Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 27 Nov 2008, 8:58,
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"Grandad, can you put my shoes on?""I don't think they'll fit me!" (chortle chortle)
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