With the holidays right around the corner, we’re all in prep mode for those family get-togethers. And try as we might, it’s pretty hard to avoid butting heads with the people you love, but might not really like. On this edition of the Friday 8 O'Clock Buzz, chit chat specialists Mary Allgood and Anna Kotecki talk to producer Beatrice Lawrence about how to how to avoid any and all controversial conversations with family and keep your holidays argument-free.

When they’re not helping make the world a less uncomfortable place, Anna and Mary are a part of Girlfriend Material, a satire and comedy group run by women. They can be found on Instagram at @gfmaterial69.