I alwas thought it was not polite to read a book or watch television when visiting relatives. When I visit my mom- I use to do that... But it was my MOM - and it's like being at home. Now when I see her, I have the kid - so I am wrangling.
For 15 years I have gone with the spouse to see his folks. For the last 5 years I have "retired" for the evening when I put the kid to bed. But I never brought out my laptop or a book in daylight hours.
The last two times - I broke this politeness. And no one seemed to mind. I read a book and fiddled around on my computer. The in laws read too.
I had a lovely time.
But I still think I was being rude.
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