ive just met my boyfriends parents about 4 weeks ago and now tommorow he is taking me 2 his family's bbq...im a shy person n am a lil nervus about meeting the rest of his family....does anybody have any advice for me?
2006-06-30 04:41:22 · 11 answers · asked by madly in love 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Hey, madly-in-love! Love you name!
So cool to see someone in love....and , don't worry at all....Don't worry about what they think about you. Just put your best foot forward, and there is nothing wrong with being in love, or shy. You are shy. Cool. So are lots of us out there.
Be you, relax and wear what makes you feel good.
The love part is the important part.
Have a wonderful time of it. and Mom's love to recieve small bouquets of fresh flowers to say thank you! A European custom, but one I love to use. People really, really appreciate this thoughtful act! If your budget is small, buy a small flower and make a card just saying 'thank you',
they love you, I am sure.
luv Ava
2006-06-30 04:53:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
1. Your boyfriend needs to be supportive and understanding that meeting his family for the first time, can be a nervous time for you.
2. Speak to your boyfriend before you get to the event and let him know that he is not to leave your side to be with other people, since you dont know these people.
You also may need your boyfriend to help usher you away from someone that wants to monopolize your time and talk your ear off.
3. Agree with your boyfriend to arrive about 30 minutes after the start time so that you are not the first ones there. Also agree to leave as the first guest begin to leave. This helps to take some of the sting out of the event.
4. Smile alot.
5. Apologize alot that you dont remember everybodys name.
6. If someone wants to hug you when their introduced to you, just go with it. Grin and bear it.
7. Thank the host for inviting you.
2006-06-30 05:01:38 · answer #2 · answered by creskin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, be yourself. I know that's sometimes hard! Overall, though, use common sense: don't dress overly provacatively, don't curse a lot (if at all), be polite, smile, say nice things about some of the food that's being served that you like... just try to have a good time :) You already met his parents, that's usually the toughest!
2006-06-30 04:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by Quilt4Rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be friendly and act like you have known them for awhile. It helps you feel a little more comfortable. If you really like this guy, you will go the lengths to make him happy and proud to have you as his lady. You expect the same and no less.
OR Pretend you are married...you have to do the same thing and smile a lot.
2006-06-30 04:50:33 · answer #4 · answered by kurt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be yourself. Obviously your boyfriend cares about you and feels strongly enough to have you meet his family. I'm sure you're nervous but you should also be very happy!!!
2006-06-30 04:45:57 · answer #5 · answered by Scarlett 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be yourself. Be polite and well-mannered but other than that being yourself is the best idea and relax and try to have fun.
2006-06-30 04:44:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be natural and polite.Don't be ashamed of them.Show your respect but don't be to reserved.You know, people like warm people, full with enthusiasm.Best wishes:)
2006-06-30 04:47:49 · answer #7 · answered by ♥beautyfly♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feel free the house is yours,dress quit and smart.Don't tossup.
2006-06-30 04:55:12 · answer #8 · answered by omota 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to relax the best you can and don't worry about it so much, that only makes it worse too. just be yourself, that's who your boyfriend likes...you, so just be you. and, i'm sure that they will like you too!
2006-06-30 04:51:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't try to impress anyone. Be yourself.
2006-06-30 04:46:29 · answer #10 · answered by IT 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋