The hosts discuss attending a birthday party, candles, and the CrossFit curse. They tackle dilemmas on helping older family members with online dating and impersonating identical twins. They also talk about the concept of 'riz' as the Oxford Word of the Year and their holiday plans. The Speaker officiates a wedding and they discuss gift giving etiquette. They engage with the audience and mention sponsors Hydro and Amazon Music.
When attending a Christmas party, it is polite to bring a Christmas-themed host gift and consider giving a regular Christmas present at a later date if budget allows.
When dealing with a friend who consistently arrives early to events, it is important to have a conversation expressing understanding and finding a compromise that works for both parties.
Deep dives
Navigating host gifts and Christmas presents
Justin and Marketer are wondering about the etiquette of giving host gifts versus regular Christmas gifts. William suggests bringing a host gift that is Christmas-themed, like mulled wine or a Christmas ornament, and also giving a regular Christmas present at a later date if budget allows. Jordan adds that vouchers from a preferred store can be a good option and recommends including a heartfelt thank-you note to show appreciation.
Dealing with early arrival
Catherine is tired of her friend always arriving early to events. She wonders if it's acceptable to impersonate her twin sister and claim not to know people until the agreed upon time. William suggests having a conversation with her friend about the issue, expressing understanding for her concerns about people not showing up and loneliness, and finding a middle ground that works for both of them.
Handling an older family member's request to be set up on a dating app
Anonymous is unsure how to handle her great nan's request to be set up on a dating app. William advises having a conversation with her great nan to understand her concerns and desires, as well as exploring dating apps specifically designed for older individuals. He also suggests setting up safety measures on the app to ensure a positive experience.
Deciding on gift lists for Christmas parties
Cindy is unsure whether to give host gifts or regular Christmas gifts for parties. William suggests bringing a Christmas-themed gift for the party, such as a bottle of wine or a holiday ornament, and sending a thank-you note afterward. If budget allows, giving a regular Christmas present closer to the holiday is also an option. He notes that communication and thoughtful gestures are key in gift-giving.
Things get pretty tense in the Sexted studio when William reveals his schedule for attending PB’s birthday party. Luckily Jordan's got some tales from back home to lighten the mood regarding candles and the ‘CrossFit curse’. Everyone is soon back to being best friends again and ready to tackle your dilemmas on helping older family members sign up to internet dating and whether it’s ever morally right to pretend to be your identical twin.
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