me and my girl have been together for almost 7 months now, and due to the distance between us,and ever since i graduated from our high school, we only see each other like two-three times a month. So i want to make sure the rare times we do see each other are worth it.
now, i dunno about how ya'll spend that day, but our family, we just eat food out of boxes. The only thing that is even close to homemade is the turkey. We have never been very strict in terms of table manners. Heck half the time we dont even eat in the same room.
So wat i wanna ask is whats some etiquette when having dinner with your gf's family? anything special i gotta do or something?
I really wanna make a good impression on her and her family.
2006-11-14 07:04:03 · 15 answers · asked by Danny S 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Oh and i don't just mean the dinner. In genral, how should i treat the parents and siblings etc. And how can i appropriately display my affection for her when over there?
2006-11-14 07:07:09 · update #1
Dress nice firstly, a nice pair of dress pants and a nice shirt (stick with a non button up so it's not too formal). Offer to help if it's still cooking. You can also bring a gift of somesort (usually chocolates, or cake or wine if your of age)
At the dinner table do the following. Help your girl be seated (poull the chair out ect, they love that and will give a good impression) When you first sit down place your napkin on your lap. Wait before you eat. If they are going to say grace, they will. I usually wait untill whomever is at the head of the table starts to eat. Keep your elbows OFF the table. It's ok to rest your arm on the edge, but not full elbows. Always say please when asking for items, and finish it off with a thankyou. Offer to serve some food to your sweetie too (more brownie points for you). Don't talk with your mouth full. Even if they don't want you to, help them clean up!
I've gone to thanksgiving dinner at a boyfriends house, so I know what it's like.
2006-11-14 07:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all....bring something to the dinner. A pie, fresh bread from a bakery or buy a gift basket with deli items, fruit and cheese. Make sure you bring nothing with alcohol. Dress nicely and be yourself. Make small talk with family members. At the table put the napkin on your lap and have the best manners possible. Don't talk while chewing etc. Make the cook feel good by complimenting on a dish that you enjoyed. Lastly, offer to help clean up in the kitchen.
*To add to your late memo. Treat her family members with respect and engage yourself in conversations. Display affection (with your gf) by giving a quick peck on the cheek and hold her hand from time to time. I don't think anything else would be appropriate at this time!
2006-11-14 07:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by evesmystique 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-16 04:57:32 · answer #3 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sweetheart be your self , and the rest will fall into place . you seem like the kinda guy that knows right from wrong just be you and eat with the forks and knives and don't make a fool out of yourself and you will be fine besides your gf has seen you eat and she is fine i guess so just be your self and have fun . and it's OK to show affection as long as it is done in good taste like a touch here and there a squeeze of the hand nice little compliments you know . just don't go over board. lol
2006-11-14 07:12:07 · answer #4 · answered by sexyswells42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring wine as a present for whoever is hosting the dinner, even if you are of age don't drink it because it will make you look bad. Just follow along with what they do. Stick by your girl and she will guide you through the dinner. Sit with her and go in line with her and pray with her if they do that. Just do what everyone else is doing and you will be fine.
2006-11-14 07:08:39 · answer #5 · answered by hot like me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your first question, about the dinner is simple and obvious. Sit up straight, chew with your mouth closed, don't talk with your mouth full, answer politely when someone speaks to you, say please and thank you, don't reach if something is too far away, ask for it to be passed, watch how others act and act accordingly.
As for your behavior in general, I cannot believe you even have to ask this question. Address her parents (and other adults of that age) as "Mr." or "Mrs." unless told otherwise. Say please and thank you, send a thank you note afterward, ask if you can help in any way, talk to people, ask them questions and get to know her relatives. As for showing affection to you gf. DON'T. You're in her father's house. Unless you're engaged to her, her father is not, I repeat NOT going to want to see you "showing affection" to his daughter. keep it in your pants until you're both alone somewhere else or another day.
2006-11-14 07:12:49 · answer #6 · answered by wineboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No pooting allowed.
Don't chew with your mouf open.
Don't discuss religion or politics, you will more than likely piss someone off.
Do not eat until everyone is ready.
No groping your girlfriend during dinner.
2006-11-14 07:07:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chew with your mouth closed. Place your napkin in your lap while at the table. Use the silverware from the outside in...salad fork, to main dish fork, etc. If you cough, sneeze, or make any other bodily noise...say excuse me promptly. Say please and thank you. "Please pass the potatoes". And be yourself. You will be just fine.
2006-11-14 07:07:24 · answer #8 · answered by nottashygirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch what the others are doing, but try not to be too obvious about it, it will be awkward at first but you"ll do fine . Don't forget please and thank-you, no elbows on the table, good luck
2006-11-14 07:10:33 · answer #9 · answered by inmate3685 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
congratulations. your girlfriend must be thinking you are special to be invited to join a family affair. just be nice and don't mess up.
2006-11-14 07:05:26 · answer #10 · answered by Grasshopper 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋