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amother
Razzmatazz
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 Today at 5:06 pm
My in-laws are wonderful people, not crazy, but my MIL makes me crazy if she goes into my kitchen. Because naturally then she is in charge. I try not to let her 'help' in the kitchen, but she really wants to feel at home. Last yuntif I had her slice the roast, which she does beautifully, figuring that would be harmless. She called out commands to everyone else in the kitchen (busy serving other dishes) to get her 3 platters, knives, equipment etc. Then she tasted and announced 'Hmm...I would have taken this out of the oven 15 minutes earlier'. I truly almost lost it and yelled at her, I was so so triggered (and she was wrong, the roast was perfect, not that it matters). If anyone has a respectful reply to suggest that conveys the required sentiment (PLEASE. STOP. NOW.) I would appreciate it for future yuntifs. There is always something like this. Every time 
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amother
Eggshell
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Today at 5:15 pm
| amother OP wrote: | Don't be the kind of person who will take a bite of out something a host serves you and declare how to improve it.
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Super annoying.
I have an aunt who does that. "Next time you make this, try adding fresh cilantro. It's a real game changer." "Did you think about adding nuts to this? It would give it a more interesting texture." 
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honeymoon
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Today at 5:27 pm
I would make menu cards and add your explanation after each course on the card as a way to preempt the criticism. But I can be passive aggressive sometimes. 
I hope the dinner goes well.
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amother
Snowdrop
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Today at 6:02 pm
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I would keep quiet during the meal but afterward I would say bye whatever so glad you enjoyed even though I didn't serve what you approve of for dessert! Bye cilantro professor so glad you seemed to enjoy the soup even though I didn't put in what you approve of! Say that to everyone who had an opinion and they'll think more clearly next time.
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amother
Papaya
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Today at 6:28 pm
Ugh op I totally get you.
My mil always comments on what I should’ve could’ve done and what I shouldn’t do and why did I cook this not that and is that all I cooked and all the dessert/fruit I bought.
My sibling in law refuse to eat almost anything I cook my mil brings some of her own dishes she says it’s to help me but I have a feeling it’s because she’s worried her poor kids will starve in my house including my dh who she constantly asks what he eats. Oh and she invites herself over 3x a month and it doesn’t work for me isn’t an acceptable answer
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happy chick
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Today at 7:25 pm
| amother Eggshell wrote: | Super annoying.
I have an aunt who does that. "Next time you make this, try adding fresh cilantro. It's a real game changer." "Did you think about adding nuts to this? It would give it a more interesting texture." |
Sure, I'll try that next time and hope you choke on it. Sorry, I couldn't resist
Seriously, and I thought today's generation was messed up. Since when have good manners been banned?
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