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ShadesOfGrey:
So my uncle's mother recently passed and the wake is tomorrow night.  I plan to attend to show my support for uncle, but should my BF come too? I dont know what is appropriate. 

Also, how long do you stay at a wake? I know it's a drop-in format for the 2 hrs, but is 1/2 hour ok to stay or too short (of course making the rounds to the family)?  I dont know his family, just my aunt/cousins.

BTW- he is an uncle by marriage, which is why it is not my grandmother's wake. 

CrayonOutlines:
It's fine for your boyfriend to go.  And you basically stay long enough to express your condolences, etc.  So 30 minutes may be perfect for you -- you can feel it out when you get there.

Clara Bow:
I agree with Courtney, there's no reason your boyfriend can't come, and half an hour is fine. If your uncle needs you to stay longer that's fine but as a rule of thumb unless it's a close family member I try to get in and out of wakes pretty quickly after speaking with the family unless it's obvious that they need or want me to stay.

ShadesOfGrey:
thanks.  How about the reverse - would it be inappropriate if my boyfriend didnt come?

CrayonOutlines:

--- Quote from: rdge on December 14, 2006, 07:35:45 AM ---thanks.  How about the reverse - would it be inappropriate if my boyfriend didnt come?

--- End quote ---

That'd be fine, too, IMO.

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