Here it is! The long-awaited moment has come when your boyfriend decided to introduce you to his family. And, of course, you want to be liked. How to behave so as not to spoil the impression and not repeat the exploits of the heroes of the film "Meeting the Parents"?
Instructions
Step 1
Make inquiries. Ask your loved one about the character and habits of his mom and dad. The more you learn about them, the less likely you are to make any mistake.
- Find out the names of the parents in advance
- Attitude towards religion (Believers who do not miss any services are usually more conservative than those who go to church from time to time)
- Age
- Profession
- Hobbies
- All sorts of "fad". Many people have a dislike for seemingly harmless objects or habits. Some, for example, are obsessed with cleanliness, and cannot stand stains on their snow-white tablecloths.
- Parents' views on relationships before marriage, etc.
Step 2
Choose a more modest outfit. It is unlikely that a mini skirt will help charm his parents. Maybe they don't mind, but where is the guarantee? Better not to risk it. You should look neat, beautiful, but not provocative. For the first acquaintance, it is better to give up piercings and cover up your tattoos.
Step 3
Be sure to bring something to the table. A box of chocolates or a cake will do just fine. And more personal gifts are best left for later. I also do not advise you to bring alcohol, even if it is a highly aged wine. Parents may not like this.
Step 4
Don't talk incessantly. Answer questions, but also take an interest in new acquaintances. Saying too much can lead to the risk of blabbering too much or blurting out something stupid. Try to show your strengths, not your weaknesses. At the same time, try to keep it natural.
Step 5
Parents do not need to show how ardently and passionately you love "your" Vasya. It's great, of course, that your son is loved, but a warm hug can confuse the older generation. Everything in moderation!
Step 6
If you meet at your parents' house, do not forget to praise the future mother-in-law's culinary skills and help clear the table. If the hostess says for the fifth time that she does not need help, then do not insist. She may not be ready to share her kitchen with you yet.
Step 7
Don't screw yourself up! If your boyfriend invites you to a family dinner, it means that you are already a welcome guest in this house in absentia. Surely, they've already asked their son about you. And do not find fault with the little things - they may also be worried and want to please you.
