Will you be dealing with a criticizer this Thanksgiving?

Just about every family has a know-it-all...

And that person can drive you nuts at family gatherings. Comments about how you raise your kids or what you’re wearing can eat away at your thankful disposition – but don’t take the bait! Defending yourself usually makes things worse and gives their critique more attention. Caroline Tiger, author of “How to Behave,” suggests cutting them off at the pass.

Have a confident, breezy comeback ready – something along the lines of “Don’t worry about me – I’m fine!” Say it with a smile and prepare yourself to engage in something else - you could check on something in the kitchen or strike up a conversation with someone else at the table. That will give you some time to let it go – and the know-it-all a chance to pick on someone else.