Re: Cultural Differences
We have this problem in when we go to Paks, and my parents try to smooth things over with the relatives by blaming their kids.
Try phoning the relatives beforehand and tell them that because your kids need this or that and to alleviate the stress on other guests it would be more considerate of you to live away in a hotel and spend your hard earned money (purely out of consideration to them) on your accommodation.
This way, mama..... you become a little more "Desi auntie" ie. a tincy wincy conniving! (in a nice kind of way of course)
Having said all that, I guess your relatives ...Well, the ones that matter will eventually get used to you and your idiosyncracies.
And far more importantly
You will NEVER be able to please all the relatives all the time..... no matter what you do.