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Original poster

To wish she'd stick to the cheap fizz?

47 replies

MyGhastIsFlabbered · 31/12/2019 18:08

My mum is a bit of a nightmare...long story...so I don't know if I'm getting to the point where her breathing annoys me, but she freely admits she can't tell the difference between a good champagne and cheap plonk.

So AIBU to think that when the good stuff comes out, she should stick to the cheap stuff (of which there is plenty) and leave the good stuff for the rest of us to actually appreciate?

Or am I just a mardy arse because she's been here 3 weeks and is slowly driving me insane?

OP posts:
Ohhhthepain · 31/12/2019 18:12

Lots of people can’t tell the difference and it’s a sense of occasion to have the posh stuff.

That being said, 3 weeks! I can cope with mine for 5 minutes so Yanbu.

gamerchick · 31/12/2019 18:14

Or am I just a mardy arse because she's been here 3 weeks and is slowly driving me insane?

Yep, you're a saint Grin just keep the good stuff put away, it's a bit unfair to make her drink cheap stuff even if she is annoying.

NobJobWinker · 31/12/2019 18:15

The thing is there is generally only 1 bottle of fizz open at a party until it's been drunk and the next one is opened so I imagine she just drinks whatever is available

aroundtheworldyet · 31/12/2019 18:18

Yes you are just being a mardy arse.
Understandably so though!!

Fr0g · 31/12/2019 18:19

Unless you are going to fill glasses in another room, I think that just the act of champagne for everyone except your mum would make her feel a bit awkward.
Even then, you might mix up the glasses and end up with the cheap fizz yourself!

She'll be going home soon, don't be mean!

Original poster
MyGhastIsFlabbered · 31/12/2019 18:21

She's talking about staying until February Hmm

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aroundtheworldyet · 31/12/2019 18:22

Also don’t waste champagne on anyone. Get a half decent blanc de blanc and everyone is happy.
Honestly fancy champagne is a total waste of money, it’s all packaging. Said as a wine buyer.

Elbeagle · 31/12/2019 18:24

FIL used to open a cheap bottle of wine for SIL and a good bottle for the rest of us because he said she didn’t appreciate the good stuff! Then wondered why she had issues around being ‘least favourite child’!
YANBU though. 3 weeks is far too long for house guests.

OneForMeToo · 31/12/2019 18:24

She can think it. Doesn’t mean it has to happen.

TheQueef · 31/12/2019 18:26

February!
You need more booze.
Lots more.

midnightmisssuki · 31/12/2019 18:27

Or everyone can tell the difference, if she can’t tell then stick to cheap.

midnightmisssuki · 31/12/2019 18:27

Not** ^^

SquareAsABlock · 31/12/2019 18:29

Reminds me of the bit from the Vicar of Dibley - hide the good stuff, Asda's own ameretto for the proles Grin.

JustASmallTownCurl · 31/12/2019 18:33

If she doesn't know the difference then surely she just drinks what is open / available and doesn't really know if she's drinking the cheap or expensive stuff?

RandomMess · 31/12/2019 18:35

3 weeks 😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

Why does she think it's ok to assume she can stay until February?

MoreHairyThanScary · 31/12/2019 18:38

If you let her stay until February the fault is all yours ...grow a backbone!

As for the fizz it would be rude to deny her, she can enjoy whatever she is drinking to suggest she has the cheap stuff would be suggesting she was lesser and not worth it. If your mum hadnt been with you so long I suspect it wouldn't even be a question.

hazell42 · 31/12/2019 18:40

Sorry, mardy arse
Though I feel your pain

P1nkHeartLovesCake · 31/12/2019 18:43

No I’m with you

I don’t waste champagne on people that can’t even tell what it is, they get cava when I re fill the glasses in the kitchen. Us that can’t tell the difference get the good stuff

Champagne is too beautiful to waste on people that don’t appreciate it

thejollyroger · 31/12/2019 18:52

Whose is it?

NewName73 · 31/12/2019 18:59

It would be the height of rudeness to expect your mother to drink a different bottle of wine or champagne from the rest of you.

Khione · 31/12/2019 18:59

Yes and No

Lots of people who think they can tell cheap from expensive get it wrong and lots of experts even find some of the cheaper stuff nicer.

Up to you to keep the stuff you prefer somewhere different

NewName73 · 31/12/2019 19:00

and who fills glasses sin the kitchen?

you take the bottle round the room, surely?

thenightsky · 31/12/2019 19:05

@aroundtheworldyet Wow! Every day's a school day. Definitely going with your suggestion from now on. Thank you xxx

BaolFan · 31/12/2019 19:05

February?! Are you a saint or just really, really geared up for punishment? I love carefully selected members of my family, but if they stayed with me for 3 months I'd be buying them under the patio.

sanmiguel · 31/12/2019 19:05

I feel the same about my veggie food OP. I understand you. I have (dairy free) mint chocs for me over Christmas and have every other kind of matchmaker or after eight in for anyone else. Unless I hide mine away, they get munched with no thought.

Hide the good stuff, and get your mother's coat, she's outstayed her welcome!!! 🥰

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