It is mean to not attend a family event.
Timothy's family is having a family reunion today, and he is not sure if he wants to go.
Timothy wants to avoid being bored all day.
Timothy goes to the reunion and does his best to engage his family in interesting conversations.
Timothy decides to go to an amusement park instead of the family reunion.
Timothy has a lot of fun and ends up going out for drinks afterwards with his cousins having a great time.
Timothy's family finds out and ostracizes him from the family.