I'm super nervous about meeting my husbands parents. I'm verrrrrrrrrrry shy. What's the first thing I should do or say when I meet them? How should I greet them? PLEASE HELP!
2006-06-30 02:35:46 · 19 answers · asked by SexyMama18 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
**This was a verrrry last minute sort of deal It was a small chapel. my fam or his were invited too short of a notice**
2006-06-30 02:46:11 · update #1
just be very polite and have a reason as to why you haven't met before and why they weren't invited to the WEDDING.
2006-06-30 02:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure your husband has told them you are shy so they will be expecting it. Easy for me to sit here and say don't worry, but really, you are just making it worse on yourself. I live in a different country than two of my boys and if I were meeting one of their wives for the first time I would prefer a shy girl to a loud mouth. Just act like a lady and speak when spoken to and let nature take it's course. I hope you will look back on this nervous time and laugh about it.
2006-06-30 09:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by Vivreici 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How was your trip? If they traveled a long distance to see you. If not. Start off with just a simple hi. Just let the conversation flow. They might start talking first. If not then you might find an easy topic to start talking about with your mother-in-law like cooking or a TV program you saw. Make sure to keep the conversation light then you wont feel so nervous, if you feel like you can't start the conversation then have your husband start it off. You'll be surprised how easy it will be. Good luck.
2006-06-30 09:42:40 · answer #3 · answered by rottenkid4560 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself. The more you freak out about it, the more likely it is that the situation will be awkward - If you are already married, I am sure they are just as nervous about meeting you! Just don't try to be anything that you aren't - your husband loves you for a reason! Be that girl. Good luck!
2006-06-30 09:40:36 · answer #4 · answered by Fortune Favors the Brave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've never met your husbands parents?what! Anyway,be yourself that the only best answer I could give and as far as your first words to them when they greet you at the door by saying, "Hi,I'm_____and its a pleasure to meet the two of you." Then let them speak. Always offer your hand to them to shake and or hug your new parents-in-law.
2006-06-30 09:42:51 · answer #5 · answered by Re15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shake their hands and then pull them in for the hug. Hey it is your husband so they are family. Tell them how glad you are to finally meet them. Talk about stuff you have in common... even if the only thing you can think of is your husband... talk about him. Try not to be nervous. Be yourself. I'm sure they will love you.
2006-06-30 09:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by Kamunyak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say hello. Don't go for the hug unless they do. How is your married and never met your in-laws, that's a bit odd. Shot gun wedding? Basically, be respectful. Don't paw on your husband, look them in the eyes. Oh, don't grab your father-in-law's a**, I here that's a bad move.
2006-06-30 09:38:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your husband about the way they relate to people. Are they formal or casual? Affectionate or reserved? Take your cues from your husband, too, about how they are reacting during your meeting.
Be yourself, certainly, and make sure to tell them how much you love their son, and how happy and lucky you are to be his wife. Let them know that you will take good care of him, and that you want them to be part of your family too.
As for how you should greet them, I would call them "Mr." and "Mrs." or Sir and Ma'am until they tell you to call them something else (never jump straight to using their first names, or to calling them Mom and Dad until they ask you to).
Be very respectful, and get them to talk about themselves...where they live, what they do...people like to talk about themselves, and learning about them will give you more insights into your husband and how he was raised.
Relax and good luck!!!
2006-06-30 09:44:00 · answer #8 · answered by ItsJustMe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself. Shake their hands and greet them as Mr. and Mrs. so and so. Once you get to know them better you will be able to address them by their first names or Dad and Mom or whatever. Just remain calm and act as you would around friends and family.
2006-06-30 09:39:12 · answer #9 · answered by Ich 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They weren't at your wedding?!?!?!?! If you didn't invite them, then it'll be EXTREMELY hard for them to get past it. You should be polite and act normal. Don't act normal if you normally burp and fart very loud while sitting on the couch watching Mad TV!! Hahahahaha!!! Good luck!
2006-06-30 09:40:46 · answer #10 · answered by roxy81492 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, you are a dead wife. You get married without inviting them. If I were you I will avoid as mush as possible to meet them.
2006-06-30 09:41:26 · answer #11 · answered by devid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋