2006-12-20 07:45:19 · 22 answers · asked by Richard P 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Make an effort to impress your girlfriend ... more than her parents.
2006-12-20 07:57:20 · answer #1 · answered by NA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well -- as a parent of two teenaged girls, I can tell you that what impresses me most about whomever they bring home is the fact that they stop and try to make conversation with us. Showing respect for the girls and us is important. Walk up to the parents, smile confidently and extend your hand to offer a handshake. Introduce yourself and ask how they are doing.
But the most impressive thing you can do is to treat thier little girl with the respect she deserves, too. Once you have lost the trust with her and her parents, it will take lots of a-- kissing to earn that trust back, if ever.
Be confident, and true to yourself and be respectful and honest. That will impress the parents. Seems like a lot of work, but isn't it worth it to have a good relationship with all concered?
Good Luck!
2006-12-20 07:59:57 · answer #2 · answered by sandilo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It may sound harsh, but the best rule for getting her family to like you is not to screw up in the first place- first impressions are everything. Bad initial impressions are always easier to create than to remove, so take caution and go over things with your girlfriend that you should not mention or do in their presence. Just be polite and keep inappropriate jokes to yourself and swearing to a minimum. Also, it's always a nice gesture if you bring a little gift (something simple) for her parents.
2006-12-20 07:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by jadedjem28 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be respectful and polite, and make sure that you treat your girlfriend well.
Shake your girlfriend's father's hand and address him as Sir, and her mother as Ma'am. Also, bringing a bouquet of flowers for her mother would be a nice gesture!
You don't have to dress up or anything, just listen to them politely and be able to make small talk with adults. The most important thing to most parents is that their daughter is happy - keep her happy and you shouldn't have any troubles.
2006-12-20 07:49:32 · answer #4 · answered by Dilettante 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Be on time, be polite, before you go to meet them, find out what they like (hobbies, etc.) so you have something to talk about. Treat their daughter well. If you are going for the holidays, bring her mom flowers. Nothing too expensive, just enough to impress them! Hope this helped and good luck!
2006-12-20 07:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by zane_gregory_due_october 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be yourself! I know that is easy to say, but if you try to go above and beyond who you are, there is a chance that you can end up making a fool of yourself.
Depending how well she gets along with her family, be prepared to be asked specific questions about yours. Regardless to what they ask, only answer what they ask and nothing more. Fathers like to know that you can take care of his daughter, mother like to know what kind of father you will be. Try not to let anything offend you, but don't be a yes man either.
Find out if they like wine and bring a bottle or have flowers for her mother. Know as much about your family as possible to include meaning of last name. I know this is a lot, but if her father is thorough you may be asked stuff like this. The entire night should not feel like test even though it is. If you drink, don't get sh*t faces, if you smoke, don't do it in front of them unless they do, but ask if they mind if you do. A little goes along way./
Good luck.
2006-12-20 07:57:44 · answer #6 · answered by BionicNahlege 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is one thing that always impresses parents: politeness.
2006-12-20 07:50:38 · answer #7 · answered by aloe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easy! Say Yes Sir... No Ma'am, ask them when they want you to have her home... AND then bring her home at that time. Please and Thank you... Basically... be polite, don't be shy... asnwer their questions. Tell them where you are taking her. Talk to them about her! Ask to soo baby photos. Bring her mom flowers... (Bringing the mother flowers works really really well... it's a must.) Just don't be dumb. Be yourself... be honest. Tell them about yourself. You need to show them that you respect thier daughter... then they'll like you.
2006-12-20 07:52:53 · answer #8 · answered by just nate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by not acting to impress, try to show them why their daughter likes you. Be yourself, it will be enough.
2006-12-20 07:49:31 · answer #9 · answered by gbgnick 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hmm. thats tough one hun, but i think i have an idea. Do some snooping, find out what they like, and dont like, find out their customs and follow them. Be polite (Use sir and mam, please and thank you, and your welcome) always act graceful and gentle, sort of like you could handle any situation, remain calm and collected caz if your sweating, and nervous, they'll know somethings up. But remember while your doing this do it in a version of your own, be yourself. Never fake it, just use manners.
Hope i helped you.
PeaceANDLove,
~Amarie
2006-12-20 07:53:00 · answer #10 · answered by amarie5137 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋