https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:59:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360568 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:44:29 +0000 winniebee 2360568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: exactly what you said. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360559 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:37:45 +0000 Reese 2360559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This wouldn't irritate me at all unless it was immediate family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360554 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 20:36:03 +0000 Torchwood 2360554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If they were really broke and needed the deals to be able to have a better Christmas for their family I would understand. But in general I would be irritated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360496 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 19:58:50 +0000 sapphire 2360496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't be offended but I'd think they are crazy and totally missing the point of the season! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360386 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:51:57 +0000 Keybee 2360386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not offended, but I would very much judge their choice and bad mouth them behind their back, if we're being honest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360376 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:38:39 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2360376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I wouldn't be offended. People can spend their holidays how they want. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360358 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:24:14 +0000 TrailRunner 2360358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It wouldn't bother me at all. They are in no way obligated to spend thanksgiving how I think they should spend thanksgiving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360355 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:21:32 +0000 ElbieKay 2360355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think anyone I socialize with or am related to really considers shopping on Black Friday.</p> <p>I probably wouldn't care either way. I think a let of hurt feelings come from applying expectations to holiday celebrations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360354 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:21:12 +0000 NavyRN2012 2360354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think so. I'd never skip Thanksgiving for shopping, but if someone else wanted to, whatever. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360353 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:20:17 +0000 californiadreams 2360353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>it would depend who it is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360349 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:16:28 +0000 rattles 2360349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, but I'd judge them hard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360348 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:15:22 +0000 tofuwad 2360348@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it depends on who it is and what they want to get! If it were my brother and he was going to get a great deal on something very expensive and essential, I wouldn't mind (id probably even be excited for him!). But if he wanted to just see what the deals are, I'd be a little upset. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360339 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:03:17 +0000 Autumnmama79 2360339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What @buttermilk: said! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360335 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 18:00:34 +0000 BSB 2360335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't be offended because my family is all about getting the best deals for things, so I get it. They are trying to get the best bang for their buck and trying to make their money go further. We didn't grow up with a lot of money so I sorta understand. I'm more annoyed at the retailers who choose to open on Thanksgiving.<br /> Though, my family has always had Thanksgiving lunch because some of us have dinner plans at other places. We adapt. It's all good.<br /> Personally, I'm not dealing with black Friday. Too stressful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360270 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:15:52 +0000 looch 2360270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I guess I would first try to give them a pass, maybe they have a personal weirdness with Thanksgiving?</p> <p>If not, whatever. I have no time for worrying about what choices other people make. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360264 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:11:29 +0000 Ms. RV 2360264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Meh. I honestly don't like Thanksgiving all that much and wouldn't be bothered. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360250 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:06:41 +0000 loveisstrange 2360250@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nah, I would feel bad for them mostly. Thats a shitty way to spend Thanksgiving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360248 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:06:03 +0000 catomd00 2360248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's dumb but I wouldn't be offended. More food for moi! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360245 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:05:26 +0000 MrsRcCar 2360245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be a little upset but their loss. My family uses the time after dinner to plan our course for Black Friday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360241 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 17:03:00 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2360241@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't be offended but I would think they were crazy and be a little sad for them. I think your priorities are backwards when you want to go spend your holiday sitting in line to buy material things instead of spending time with family and friends. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360081 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:01:40 +0000 babypugs 2360081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd think it was super bizarre and wonder what on earth was wrong with them, but I wouldn't be offended. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360061 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:51:54 +0000 Freckles 2360061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't be offended. My birthday falls on Boxing Day and I have had some girlfriends not make it to brunch/lunch to shop. Disappointed but I understand! :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360054 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:49:24 +0000 buttermilk 2360054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't be offended, but would just think... "WTF is wrong with you?" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360039 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:44:14 +0000 Greentea 2360039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldn't be offended. It is not my thing, but different strokes for different folks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360031 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:42:55 +0000 Adira 2360031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd be offended. I mean, if you don't want to come or you have other Thanksgiving plans, say that, but don't give some lame ass excuse like going Black Friday shopping is in anyway equivalent to spending time with friends or family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360021 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:39:32 +0000 rachiecakes 2360021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I LOVE Black Friday - my friends &amp; I have a tradition of moms morning out with shopping and bloody mary's for Black Friday - but skipping out on Thanksgiving for Black Friday is a little much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360011 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:29:30 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2360011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH's best friend did this to us - his wife, LO and ILs came to lunch at our house, but he went and stood in line for the store opening at 6pm that night. I was a little miffed about it at the time, but I wasnt pissed. Neither of them are from the US, so Thanksgiving isn't a big thing for them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360009 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:28:37 +0000 snowjewelz 2360009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd be upset if it's family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2360002 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:24:54 +0000 daniellemybelle 2360002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, that's a very "I have to wash my hair" kind of excuse so I would more be bothered that they weren't honest or couldn't take the time to come up with a better excuse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/would-you-be-offended-if-someone-said-they-couldnt-go-to-thanksgiving-because-of-black-friday#post-2359993 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:20:56 +0000 PurplePeony 2359993@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep. IMO, Black Friday is out of control, and for me, being around my loved ones trumps material goods every time. I'd see it as kind of a slap in the face if one of them essentially told me they had the opposite priorities. I'm actually planning to do a bunch of my holiday shopping at REI this year to support #optoutside.</p> <p>ETA: maybe if I had obligatory invitees who I didn't really care for, I'd feel differently about them not coming, but I can't imagine that happening in my current situation so I would likely take something like this personally. </p>