Dinner Diplomacy: Navigating Complex Relationships At Holiday Family Gatherings

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From Easter celebration get togethers to summer cookouts and year-end Soul Food.

The anticipation of encountering family members you may not get along with during the holiday season can be anxiety-provoking. How does one cope? One way is through mastering the art of “Dinner Diplomacy” in the hopes of recognizing and respectfully addressing differences, cultivating resilience, and creating lasting

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