I was telling my dad he would finally get to meet my fiancees parents but then thought, maybe I should say "they'll finally get to meet you" because it's more flattering. What's the etiquette in this situation?
2006-10-20 02:21:15 · 11 answers · asked by jaunty 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
...and dumplin, why are you answering this question if it's so trivial?
2006-10-20 02:44:57 · update #1
Say, "Hey Dad, his parents are coming to meet you; so go easy on them because they're not as cool as you are..." flattery is wonderful.
2006-10-20 02:32:05 · answer #1 · answered by LadyMagick 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say "They will finally get to meet you" Parents are very sensitive about their children getting married. They worry that their children will like their inlaws more than them. Flatter your dad a little bit. It may make the situation easier if he feels that he is still the most important in your life. We had to deal very delicately with my husband's mother because she was very jealous that he was spending more time with my parents while we were engaged. Playing to her ego just a tad made things a lot smoother in the end.
2006-10-20 12:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by katethefabulous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think saying it either way is fine, but I think the best would be to say "You'll finally get to meet each other."
2006-10-20 10:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by locolady98 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the "I am glad you finally get to meet each other" routine as well, sounds good and everyone is a winner
2006-10-20 10:31:22 · answer #4 · answered by ninja cat 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They finally get to meet each other!
2006-10-20 10:29:58 · answer #5 · answered by jaimestar64cross 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make everyone happy: "You'll finally get to meet eachother, and I hope everyone gets along!"
Best Regards (and congratulations),
Holly
2006-10-20 09:57:10 · answer #6 · answered by Holly 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, flatter your parents.
They will feel needed again.
2006-10-21 19:09:16 · answer #7 · answered by nalaredneb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should say they will finally get to meet each other...
2006-10-20 09:22:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
i'll say "they'll get to meet you".
a bit of flattery works well.
2006-10-20 09:50:30 · answer #9 · answered by ash 7 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah i agree with trish. nice work.
2006-10-20 09:23:47 · answer #10 · answered by Nicky 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋