Awkward Family Gatherings

     Talk about some awkward situations. I swear family gatherings manifest in some of the most awkward, more or less, uncomfortable situations I find myself in. Sometimes I find myself in situations where a family member goes, "Oh Wow, I haven't seen you in years. You've gotten so big!" Then you know, the awkward laugh comes followed by, "Yah, I know its been a really long time." Usually after that I secretly go to one of my parents and go, "Psst, who was that." I do not think there is an appropriate way to react in that situation.
     Another awkward thing is having to go to your significant others' family holiday tradition. Not only do you not know probably half of the people there, you have to cling next to your person because you have no idea who anyone else is. Even once you get passed that and you do know who some people are, it can get even worse, because the family gets super comfortable about asking you anything and everything. It is probably not awkward for everyone, but then again I am clearly not everyone else. I just find family gatherings to be a prime opportunity to embarrass myself.