22 Things To Remember When Meeting Your Partner's Parents For The First Time
2014.07.01
Meeting the parents for the first time can be a nerve-wrecking experience, and not just because it's a big step in the relationship.
Some parents are friendly, welcoming people who will try to make a good impression on you. But other parents won't make it that easy. So if you want to make a good first impression, just practice these tips below:
1. Be optimistic but also realistic with your expectations.
![momdad.gif momdad.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/momdad.gif)
2. Dress appropriately. Keep the slogan tees and skanky tops at home.
![ewwwww.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/ewwwww.gif)
3. Clean up nice. Smell nice.
![cleanup.gif cleanup.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/cleanup.gif)
4. Try not to swear
![swear.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/swear.gif)
5. Don't be someone else. This is their chance to get to know you, but don't be over-the-top either!
![fake.gif fake.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/fake.gif)
6. Don't check Facebook while having a conversation with them
![fbsurfing.gif fbsurfing.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/fbsurfing.gif)
7. Don't add them on Facebook, at least not yet
![addme.gif addme.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/addme.gif)
8. Do your homework. Remember their names.
![forgetname.gif forgetname.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/forgetname.gif)
9. Anticipate difficult questions about career, financial stability, and don't go unprepared.
10. Don't be late
![ontime.gif ontime.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/ontime.gif)
11. Be confident when you meet them. Don't work out a sweat.
![sweaty.gif sweaty.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/sweaty.gif)
12. Be extra attentive to your partner. Don't be so afraid to show that you love her in front of her parents, but cut back the PDA.
![pda.gif pda.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/pda.gif)
13. Make sure they know something about you. Brief your partner before hand, but don't reveal too much either!
![headsup.gif headsup.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/headsup.gif)
14. Don't mention how much you love their daughter for her physical attributes only
![attributes.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/attributes.gif)
15. Ask questions, but don't go with the heavy topics.
![interrogation.gif interrogation.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/interrogation.gif)
16. If they argue amongst each other even in front of you, don't be the one to defuse it.
![disappear.gif disappear.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/disappear.gif)
17. Offer to help when you can (washing the dishes, carrying the plates, etc)
![wipewipee.gif wipewipee.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/wipewipee.gif)
18. Remember to thank them for the meal, or the drink they offered you. Manners is everything!
![thankthem.gif thankthem.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/thankthem.gif)
19. Need to smoke? No, you don't. Not yet.
![smoke.gif smoke.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/smoke.gif)
20. Don't get drunk.
![drunkass.gif drunkass.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/drunkass.gif)
21. Don't overstay your welcome.
![timetogo.gif timetogo.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/timetogo.gif)
22. Make sure your body language reflects your enthusiasm, not your nervousness.
![proud.gif proud.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/proud.gif)
Some parents are friendly, welcoming people who will try to make a good impression on you. But other parents won't make it that easy. So if you want to make a good first impression, just practice these tips below:
1. Be optimistic but also realistic with your expectations.
![momdad.gif momdad.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/momdad.gif)
2. Dress appropriately. Keep the slogan tees and skanky tops at home.
![ewwwww.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/ewwwww.gif)
3. Clean up nice. Smell nice.
![cleanup.gif cleanup.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/cleanup.gif)
4. Try not to swear
![swear.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/swear.gif)
5. Don't be someone else. This is their chance to get to know you, but don't be over-the-top either!
![fake.gif fake.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/fake.gif)
6. Don't check Facebook while having a conversation with them
![fbsurfing.gif fbsurfing.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/fbsurfing.gif)
7. Don't add them on Facebook, at least not yet
![addme.gif addme.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/addme.gif)
8. Do your homework. Remember their names.
![forgetname.gif forgetname.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/forgetname.gif)
9. Anticipate difficult questions about career, financial stability, and don't go unprepared.
10. Don't be late
![ontime.gif ontime.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/ontime.gif)
11. Be confident when you meet them. Don't work out a sweat.
![sweaty.gif sweaty.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/sweaty.gif)
12. Be extra attentive to your partner. Don't be so afraid to show that you love her in front of her parents, but cut back the PDA.
![pda.gif pda.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/pda.gif)
13. Make sure they know something about you. Brief your partner before hand, but don't reveal too much either!
![headsup.gif headsup.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/headsup.gif)
14. Don't mention how much you love their daughter for her physical attributes only
![attributes.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/attributes.gif)
15. Ask questions, but don't go with the heavy topics.
![interrogation.gif interrogation.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/interrogation.gif)
16. If they argue amongst each other even in front of you, don't be the one to defuse it.
![disappear.gif disappear.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/disappear.gif)
17. Offer to help when you can (washing the dishes, carrying the plates, etc)
![wipewipee.gif wipewipee.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/wipewipee.gif)
18. Remember to thank them for the meal, or the drink they offered you. Manners is everything!
![thankthem.gif thankthem.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/thankthem.gif)
19. Need to smoke? No, you don't. Not yet.
![smoke.gif smoke.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/smoke.gif)
20. Don't get drunk.
![drunkass.gif drunkass.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/drunkass.gif)
21. Don't overstay your welcome.
![timetogo.gif timetogo.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/timetogo.gif)
22. Make sure your body language reflects your enthusiasm, not your nervousness.
![proud.gif proud.gif](/files/attach/images/591/359/081/014/proud.gif)
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