The day has finally come for you to meet your boyfriend/girlfriend’s parents. Getting them to like you is easier than you think. Follow these simple tips for success:
1. Dress nicely. Take off your torn up concert tour t-shirt and put on something nice. There’s no need to get super dressed up, but make sure you look clean and presentable. First impressions can go a long way so put your best foot forward.
2. Find out about them in advance. Ask your partner a bit about their family. Then you can impress their dad by asking how his real estate business is going or asking their mom about the family reunion she’s organizing this summer. This shows that you pay attention and take an interest in their family.
3. Ask questions. Don’t just sit and nod politely. Get a conversation going by asking questions about their home, their family, their thoughts on the latest James Bond movie – anything. You’ll come across as mature and interesting.
4. Compliment your boyfriend or girlfriend in front of them. They’ll love to see how well you treat their son/daughter and it will show how respectful you are.
5. Talk about your family. They will have lots of questions in their head about who you are and where you come from, so offer up some details on your family, what types of things you do together, etc.
6. Talk about yourself. Tell them about what your interests are and what your future plans are. They’ll see you as a person instead of someone who is just trying to date their son/daughter.
7. Be open-minded and good-natured. If dad suggests a game of bocce in the backyard or mom pulls out a family photo album, go along with it. Don’t complain, roll your eyes, sigh or check your watch every two minutes.
8. Put your phone away. Nothing irritates parents more than kids and their cell phones. So put it away, turn off the ringer and pay attention to the conversation instead.
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