@twizzay Have you tried blank stares? Maybe with a little drool?
If she thinks you're dumb as a brick, she might not break out her cotton-sharp wits...
@twizzay Oh, then i wish you luck with untangling and fixing this, and please file my comment under "unhinged jokes".
@twizzay Hey, prime real estate to exercise that "specific praise" thing!
I think this is a very good way to deal with such a situation. By keeping the balance like that, it'll surely be easier to reach your goal without leaving anyone in the dust, including yourself.
How'd i do?
Yeah, TBH I'd take the wrath of the MiL over that