Be polite, be a good listener, and ask questions about your boyfriend's childhood. Ask questions that will let you in on their history and will help you understand him and them better.
If they drink, accept a drink from them, but only one. It would be rude to decline a drink if they do drink, and also do not accept a drink if they do not have one themselves.
Use your best table manners despite how they eat.
Help set the table, prepare the meal and clean up after, no matter if it is just a snack, a lunch or a full on five course dinner.
Shake their hands when you meet and when you leave.
Thank you, you're welcome and excuse me are always a must.
Bring a small conservative gift, a hostess gift, as you would when invited to anyone's home.
You sound lovely, you'll be fine.Any advice for a very shy girl , who's meeting her boyfriend's parent's after 2 years. All non rude advice.
You're welcome. Enjoy your new family!
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I don't see the problem. You sound sweet, polite, and nice! You don't really need to bring a gift, if you don't want to.
Sweetie... just be yourself. Let them see who you really are. As far as the present, try flowers. Do not buy an expensive gift. That would seem that you are trying to impress or buy them.
Be yourself. Everyone will like that.
Just be yourself. That is always the best advice and the one which should be the easiest for you to follow.
just be yourself
be as nice as possible and help your mother in law around like,help her wash dishes and compliment her.be honest with them,but most of all,talk.if you dont talk,they might think you dont like them
Alright, since these are going to be your future inlaws the best thing you can do is be yourself, dont be so fast to give out personal information to them, be polite, dont be be too shy cause then they'll feel as if they can walk all over you. First impressions always leave a mark. I'm just telling you this because as a daughter in law you never know just how these people are really, gossipers backstabbers etc. etc. and chances are your fiance doesnt either seeing as since they grew up with these people they dont see or hear passive aggressive remarks they tend to throw at us. But definantly dont bring the basket because they will think that you are a pushover and will use that to intrude in on your lives you got to think about the future lol im not trying to seem like they are out to get you but you never know, better safe than sorry, I wish someone told me this when I first met my inlaws.
Just be yourself and take the meeting a step at a time. Try not to be too nervous, but best thing is just be yourself. Good luck, i'm sure all will go well.
I won't tell you to act like yourself because I know that in such a situation you need something more. Try to be open to new ideas, be respectful, don't argue when you don't agree and don't talk very much, answer only when you are asked and try not to tell them everything because some parents are looking for any sign of weakness, be honest, and talk to your boyfriend about what to talk about and what kind of people they are (example are they old fashion or retro). Good luck
A gift is always nice. Ask your boyfriend - he'll know what to give them. Other than that - just relax. Try not to think of it as making a good first impression, but meeting people who will become your close friends and hopefully family in a couple of years. Be interested in who they are. And remember - they're probably as nervous as you are.
It is scary meeting future in-laws. Just be yourself and be polite. Maybe get your boyfriend to give them a heads up on the fact that you are shy. I am sure they are good people and know that this is a big deal for you so will try and make it as easy as possible.
Flowers are always nice to take along.
Good luck
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