Thanksgiving in Georgia came with a side of drama, according to a new survey by the Action Network. The findings reveal which topics and people residents hoped to dodge at the dinner table. Take a look and see how your family fared.
What’s Happening:The survey asked Georgians which conversations and guests they’d most like to avoid during Thanksgiving dinner. The results are revealing— and relatable.
Topics Most Likely to Cause Drama:
Here’s what participants said could ruin their Thanksgiving dinner:
• Old grudges resurfacing: 46% said this is the most disruptive issue.
• Political debates: A close second at 39%.
• Criticism of kids’ behavior and uneven cooking or cleanup help: Both tied at 30%.
• Relationship questions: 19% want to avoid this sensitive topic.
• Additional triggers include parenting critiques, career rivalries, and even sports-related conflicts like bets or team rivalries.
Family Ties: The survey also accounted for the family dynamics that often bring tension to the Thanksgiving table. Here are the people Georgia residents hoped to avoid during Thanksgiving.
Ex-partners (43%) topped the list of people Georgians don’t want at dinner, followed by:
• Siblings and parents: Both tied at 28%.
• Bosses, in-laws, uncles/aunts: 24% each.
Why This Matters: Thanksgiving is meant to bring families together, but these results serve as reminders that it can also surface old conflicts or awkward moments.
What’s Next: With the evening wrapping up, now might be the perfect time to reflect on what worked—and what didn’t—at this year’s dinner. Start planning ahead to navigate sensitive conversations and tricky guest lists for Thanksgiving 2024.
For more details, visit Action Network’s Thanksgiving Insights.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
