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Apart from expressing gratitude, food is a huge part of Thanksgiving celebrations.

Potluck dinners are happening everywhere, as people proudly sharetheir recipesfor everyone to try.

But as you may expect, this may cause someawkward moments, asthis womanexperienced.

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She refused to eat hersister-in-laws sweet potato casserole after suspecting it was a leftover dish from the previous year.

Her actionscaused a little riftwithin the family.

Read the entire story below to find out how they handled it.

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Thanksgiving gets a bad rap for being adramatic holiday, and for good reason.

Youvelikely readournumerous storieson the topic.

But why is that?

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Licensed psychotherapistDugyu Balanpoints to the pseudo-celebrations that happen during the latter part of the year.

The pressure to keep spirits high and smiles camera-ready can be overwhelming, often triggeringanxietyanddepression, she wrote.

If tensions rise during dinner, experts like psychiatristDr.

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Nicole Washingtonsay the best move is to keep your cool.

If you notice yourself getting heated, lower your voice and speak calmly.

Or, in the storys case, to nip it before things get heated up.

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Fortunately, the author didnt have to deal with a full-blown family drama.

While her actions were hurtful to her sister-in-law, she didnt cause a scene that couldve ruined everyones night.

Check out the results:

Thanksgiving family tradition with a dish brought by sister-in-law honoring mom’s recipe.

Text describing a suspicion about Thanksgiving dish leftovers from last year.

Thanksgiving dish being served with a spoon, featuring a sweet potato casserole topped with a pecan crumble.

Text expressing concern about eating a potentially year-old Thanksgiving dish, mentioning mold and family disagreement.

Text about feeling bad for not eating a Thanksgiving dish due to safety concerns.

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Reddit comment discussing Thanksgiving dish suspicion and family dynamics.

Reddit comments discussing suspicions about Thanksgiving dish freshness.

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Reddit comment discussing mold and freezer burns on frozen food, related to a Thanksgiving dish concern.

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Text exchange about Thanksgiving dish leftovers safety and assumptions.

Reddit comment discussing not eating Thanksgiving dish due to suspicion, addresses mold and freezing.

Reddit comment discussing Thanksgiving leftovers and safety concerns about freezer storage.

Comment discussing suspicion about Thanksgiving dish; raises questions of character and social norms.

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Comment discussing reasons for skepticism about a Thanksgiving dish’s freshness.

Reddit comment questioning assumptions about Thanksgiving dish freshness.

Reddit comment discussing Thanksgiving dish suspicion and etiquette issues.

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Reddit comment discussing suspicion about Thanksgiving dish preservation.

Comment on a Thanksgiving dish discussion, addressing suspicions about the meal’s freshness.

Comment discussing reluctance to eat a Thanksgiving dish suspected to be from the previous year.

Reddit post discussing Thanksgiving dish suspected as last year’s leftovers. Conversation on frozen foods and etiquette.

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Text describing a family discussion about the “Yam debacle” from Thanksgiving.

Text discussing leftovers being used for a Thanksgiving dish, highlighting family recipe traditions and reheating decisions.

Text discussing a sister-in-law’s disappointment over an uneaten Thanksgiving dish.

Text exchange about apologizing for hurt feelings and making Ajíaco soup, related to a Thanksgiving dish.

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Text exchange about a Thanksgiving dish, goodwill gesture with spa day mentioned.

Text response discussing Thanksgiving dish concerns and prioritizing personal comfort, with no health issues reported.

Text questioning if frozen food gets moldy, reflecting on Thanksgiving dish concerns.