I'm going to meet my boyfriend's family for the first time, and I want to make a good impression. Any pointers?
2006-08-29 20:34:50 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The very fact you ask this makes me think that you are a sensitive, intuitive person who wants to make a good impression. Just be yourself, hopefully his family and friends will see the the things in you that make him love you and it will appeal to them too. Obviously it is hard not to be a little bit nervous as it means a lot to you. If they pick up on this they will probably just think it is really endearing because they can see how much you love your boyfriend - their friend/family member! If you see what I mean!
To cut a long story short - just relax and be yourself and if you feel nervous take some deep breaths and just listen to them banter between them adding comments here and there. I am sure they will have some questions to ask you! :-)
Hope that helps. And enjoy your time!
2006-08-29 20:44:03 · answer #1 · answered by deli_cate2 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Act like a lady. Don't cuss or tell off color jokes. If you are old enough to drink, be moderate. Be respectful but not prissy. Have fun. Pretend they're your parents and act accordingly (assuming you have a good relationship with your family). Don't talk mean about anybody. Respect their opinions.
2006-08-29 20:38:26 · answer #2 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's best being yourself. But there will be times that you have to show them a person they want to see. Not all the time, though. just on certain situations.
2006-08-29 20:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by Desert Phoenix 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dress well, smile a lot and don't get into an argument with anyone about anything.
2006-08-30 01:56:52 · answer #4 · answered by wmp55 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I good way to judge. Is how should someone act meeting YOUR parents?? Just make sure you use all your manners, and you'll be fine.
2006-08-29 20:37:14 · answer #5 · answered by kajasue123 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just be yourself and respect their home just like you would anyone else you were visiting. They will be charmed by you and by your beau's attention to you.
If they decide they don't like you or decide to treat you badly, too bad for them, it is your boyfriends decision, not theirs. And if this worst scenario were to happen and your beau decided to ditch you because of his parents, then he isn't worth your time anyway.
2006-08-29 20:38:42 · answer #6 · answered by fish 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
just be yourself! unless you are an obnoxious, loud, ignorant person, which you probably aren't, so relax and enjoy it. be confident, but not cocky. try and think of it as meeting one of your girlfriends other friends and family for the first time, and youll be just fine :o)
2006-08-30 07:29:59 · answer #7 · answered by §eeker 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Be yourself and be polite. That's all you have to do.
2006-08-29 22:29:17 · answer #8 · answered by undir 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ask your bf abt his family, especially abt his mom & dad their likes-dislikes, so you can start a good conversation with them and avoid talking things they dont approve of.Dress decent, be polite & try having fun.
2006-08-29 21:45:57 · answer #9 · answered by Heista 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Oh of course ... you should dress up like tin-foil girl. Remember a nice pyramid hat really make the look.
2006-08-29 21:20:52 · answer #10 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋