Do you think it's fake when families get together on Sunday for dinner?

Question

i know people do it, but i think it's kind of fake. kind of like pretending to be happy.

Answer 1

No i dont think its fake its just a time that we all have off and can get together and reflect on our week. you know see how everyone has been doing

Answer 2

This really depends on your family and situation. It is nice to make a tradition like this with your family if everyone is truly close. The hustle and bustle of weekly work, school, and misc. schedules is hectic on a family. One day to re-connect is often the saving grace for most.

However, if your family is not close, for example getting together with extended family, then yes I believe it is fake. It is like getting together with family you dislike on holidays just because that's what all the Hallmark cards depict only brings a sense of dread.  Spend time with those you truly want to spend time with and forget about living up to a stereotypical "image" of what should be.  

Answer 3

no, i definetily think it's great when families get together.

most the time family can't spend a lot of time together, so those dinners really do help every now and then.

But for me, im a teen. Sometimes it gets embarrasing. or try a LOT embarrasing. but you just tend to think. okay whats the worst. ?

hope this helped?

Answer 4

no, actually not, because its a good way to link the family members relationship, families they have a very strong family base usually will do that.

Answer 5

Sumtimes definitely yes, not all family members get a long and a lot hold grudges (like my dads side of the family)......either they suck it up and be "fake" or they let their feelings towards eachother show

Answer 6

you must hate your family.

Answer 7

How do you know that the people who do it aren't happy? I know a lot of families who have Sunday dinner that are very close... I'm sure that there are some families out there who do it because they feel that it's what they are supposed to do.. But, not all.. I say if a family has Sunday dinner together then they probably love each other and want to spend time together.. And even if they aren't the closest family in the world, well, at least they are making an effort..

Answer 8

I think people get very real hunger, even on Sundays.  There's nothing fake about it.

Answer 9

i dont think so at all!

some peoples families are really close

other peoples families...not so much

my families really close so i love when we all get together & have dinner! like we did today

Answer 10

It isn't really fake to make nice for the benefit of others.  No family is perfect and there is usually something difficult to take in every family but I suspect that most issues are rather minor and its best to put on a happy face and make nice.

What bothers me is when there is a serious problem in a family like alcoholism or drug problems and everyone fakes being a prosperous, well to do family with no problems.  That's a big issue.  Families that try to put a bandade on a cancerous relationship and ignore the problem don't ususally last and it will come to light.

In most cases, there isn't any reason to argue over who left the tooth past cap off or who didn't hang the toilet paper correctly or who didn't put the toilet seat lid up or down.  Most things people fuss about aren't really worth it and family is more important than most little things we squabble about.

Love keeps people from fussing over little things.  Its nice to put aside little grievances for the sake of peace and togetherness.  However, those large, serious issues need to be addressed and all the Sunday get togethers in the world won't mend them with out counseling and hard work.

It never hurts to smile for the ones you love even if they annoy you sometimes.  It isn't fake, its called forgiveness.

Answer 11

No.  It really depends on the family.  Some families really value that time, others are just going through the motions.

Answer 12

Some families really are happy, so no I don't think it's fake.  

Answer 13

No it's not fake.

Answer 14

I not only think it's FAKE, but it's SAD!  

My family (my aunt and uncle, cousins and their families) lives a few miles away from us and we don't see them often, but were once a close-knit family and I can only wish we could all get together for Sunday dinners and for whatever unknown reason <no one will talk about it or give us a reason for treating us like we are the gum under their shoe or like we have the plague>, the only time we see each other is for birthdays, holidays or gift-giving events, if ever at all.  

All I can say <my personal opinion> is FAKE PEOPLE= A  FAKE FAMILY! (Enough said!)

Answer 15

I don't judge people.

Answer 16

Yeah, I know what you mean. Our family doesn't hardly ever do anything together. But these families that do make me feel like we are not that close or dysfunctional or something.