Dreaming you can’t greet an older relative - dream meaning with inherited lore

At a holiday gathering or family event, you try to greet an older relative, but no sound comes out. Everyone else carries on chatting naturally, while you may be the only one unable to get a greeting out.

Korean lore: Traditionally, being unable to speak in front of an older family member is sometimes seen as reflecting caution in the relationship or difficulty expressing yourself. Memories of a holiday or family gathering may also have brought on a scene like this. (This follows a folk tradition of interpreting being unable to speak as frustration with relationships and communication.)

Through the mind: You may be concerned about how your family sees you, or worrying in advance about what to say and how to respond. You could think back to whether there was something you held back at a recent family gathering.

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