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Hi, I'm 19 f.

I've been away from the US for 10 years. All my relatives are in the USA so now that I'm back to go to college here, I suddenly have a family to see during vacations. Last year, we had Thanksgiving with my aunt's family.

My problem is that I'm generally shy and I don't know how to have fun. I have three cousins who are aged 8, 14 and 16. Last Thanksgiving it was really awkward- I know I'm meant to be older so be in charge but I just don't know how to have fun with my cousins or kids/teenagers in general. We ended up playing monopoly with the adults and then eating.

How should I behave during family Thanksgivings and what activities can I do with my cousins that would be fun?

Thanks, any advice would be appreciated.

Also, Happy Halloween.

Ask them what they like to do! They'll be excited that you're taking interest in their interests, and it'll give you all something to do together. While you're doing that, it's the perfect time to start talking to them and getting to know them.

It can be a bitch when you're shy, but honestly, that is the best way to break the ice.

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(Rating: 5) Thanks for your advice :)

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