Keep It Tight » KIT “Thanksgiving” Quiz

What is the most important thing to bring to Thanksgiving?

a bottle of wine
nothing
a big appetite
an appreciation for life

Its Thanksgiving morning, what do you do?

turn on the TV to tune into the parade celebrations
wake early for a quick run, swim, or bike then go to the hometown Football game with the family
start eating
sleep till 11am

Your in-laws mention in passing that you are looking in shape. What is the best response?

thanks, big guy
you are too kind, thank you
I should, I've been working out a ton
I know! I'm pretty excited about it
thanks but I still need to lose like 4 lbs

Knowing that you like to partake in competitive events, one of your relatives asks about your "training plans" for next year. YOU say:

I hope to increase my mileage by 22% and my wattage at threshold by 33
thank you for asking, I hope to next compete at (insert your event here) in April but it all depends on the family schedule
well, I've really proved to myself that I can succeed at a higher level therefore I will do the Boston marathon, 4 centuries, 7 triathlons, and cap it off with a 2-mile open water ocean swim in august. You?
Gee, Aunt Tessa, you are embarrassing me. I don't wanna talk about myself.

Best way to avoid confrontation about politics at the dinner table:

eat at the kids table
agree with the host
talk about John Adams
eat with your head down
state your position but be respectful of the opinion of others
debate your view until you are blue in the face

An important client seeks your advice on Thanksgiving Day. How do you respond?

ignore the phone call all together
drop everything and call them back immediately
call them back, at your convenience, to have a brief conversation about setting up a meeting on Monday
call them back on Monday

Dessert is being served. What is the best option?

to eat one piece of everything
to walk away
to eat a one slice of your favorite item
to wait until everyone is gone before you inhale several desserts

After the meal, you choose to do which of the following:

sit on the couch to watch football
toss the football or frisbee in the yard with the family
take a nap
make your family take this quiz
try to get away to squeeze in a workout

So you got through Thanksgiving. What do you do now?

Coast through, and do very little, until after the new year
Focus completely on work
Cross train, stay active, and have fun with the family
Start double-sessions to really get in shape

KIT “Thanksgiving” Quiz – Nov 2011

KIT “Thanksgiving” Quiz – Nov 2011

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