[lady_of_magrathea]

I just got engaged this past Saturday. His parents already know, but we haven't told anyone else. I am nervous about telling my parents because they were never very supportive of me, and every time I give them good news about my life, they are negative or indifferent. At the same time, they will be hacked off if I don't tell them.

I know I have to tell them eventually, but my sister's birthday is tomorrow. When I looked up engagement customs online, I learned that announcing an engagement during someone else's special occasion is considered bad form. My fiance and I don't live near my family, and won't be attending her party, so does the rule still apply? She is their favorite child, so I think they might get mad at me for spoiling her special day with my announcement. Should I wait to tell my family until the end of this week or sometime next week? All of this is so new to me. I'd appreciate any help that you all could offer.