Ok, this one is simple. I always try to make good impressions on a girls parents. And to do this you need to make sure of a few select things.
Most important rule : ALWAYS pay attention to them. You don't want them to think that the only thing you're interested in is their daughter and getting up her skirts. Now to do this, try and pay less attention to the girl than you normally would. Pay a lot of attention to her parents. You want to impress them, and make them think you really know what love is. Make them think that you could be a great father for their grandchildren.
Ask them questions, answer any question they have in depth. But the most complicated one has to be "What do you see in our daughter?" Answer carefully. Next, try not to show any signs of affection towards her in front of the parents. They don't like it. Holding hands is alright, though it's kind of pushing it.
Be polite. Always say please and thank you. I know it sounds like I'm acting like you don't already know all this but people do forget. I do all the time. Be a gentleman. Open the door for them. Let them know that you really care.
Parents are like bears, and the best way to stand up to a bear is to stand up tall, puff your body out so you look as large as you can, then yell at the top of your lungs while beating a stick on the ground or pounding your chest. If the bear is especially aggressive, loud sounds like the report of a large calibre pistol or shotgun have been known to quiet the beasts. Follow these tips and those bears will respect you in no time!
ok well when my bf came over for the first time my parents weren't as used to him because they'd never met him so they were sort of stern with him. But he did fine because he told some funny jokes and when they asked him serious questions he would answer seriously. And my parents asked him questions like what do you want to do when you get older and stuff like that, don't worry everything will be fine don't act nervous act confident.
Play it cool. Don't panic, don't get excited, don't try too hard. Stay low key. All this minimizes the chances of you embarassing yourself and leaving looking like an idiot.
Remember, she (probably) will be talking you up and singing your praises,so you don't need to.
be yourself is the first thing. if they see that you are trying to be someone you're not to impress them, that will make them suspicious. no swearing or innuendo. dress nice, but don't overdo it. make sure your hair and clothes are clean and nice-looking (ex, no wrinkles or stains). shake their hands firmly and look them in the eyes, call them mr and mrs lastname, or whatever their titles are, unless they tell you otherwise. if it's appropriate, use sir, but maybe not ma'am. don't be overly touchy with their daughter in front of them. be honest and sincere. speak clearly, and don't look at the floor when you do it. if you're taking the girl out afterward, ask them when they want her home, and stick to it. last of all, thank them for letting you take her out. good luck! :)
You must be very very polite, and if you actually talk to them and not just pick your gf up make sure you talk to them about things you can relate to like about there buisness. Make sure you look very nice.
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Ok, this one is simple. I always try to make good impressions on a girls parents. And to do this you need to make sure of a few select things.
Most important rule : ALWAYS pay attention to them. You don't want them to think that the only thing you're interested in is their daughter and getting up her skirts. Now to do this, try and pay less attention to the girl than you normally would. Pay a lot of attention to her parents. You want to impress them, and make them think you really know what love is. Make them think that you could be a great father for their grandchildren.
Ask them questions, answer any question they have in depth. But the most complicated one has to be "What do you see in our daughter?" Answer carefully. Next, try not to show any signs of affection towards her in front of the parents. They don't like it. Holding hands is alright, though it's kind of pushing it.
Be polite. Always say please and thank you. I know it sounds like I'm acting like you don't already know all this but people do forget. I do all the time. Be a gentleman. Open the door for them. Let them know that you really care.
Wow them.
Best of luck!
Parents are like bears, and the best way to stand up to a bear is to stand up tall, puff your body out so you look as large as you can, then yell at the top of your lungs while beating a stick on the ground or pounding your chest. If the bear is especially aggressive, loud sounds like the report of a large calibre pistol or shotgun have been known to quiet the beasts. Follow these tips and those bears will respect you in no time!
ok well when my bf came over for the first time my parents weren't as used to him because they'd never met him so they were sort of stern with him. But he did fine because he told some funny jokes and when they asked him serious questions he would answer seriously. And my parents asked him questions like what do you want to do when you get older and stuff like that, don't worry everything will be fine don't act nervous act confident.
Good Luck meeting the rents.!!!!!!!! =)
Play it cool. Don't panic, don't get excited, don't try too hard. Stay low key. All this minimizes the chances of you embarassing yourself and leaving looking like an idiot.
Remember, she (probably) will be talking you up and singing your praises,so you don't need to.
be polite always answer yes sir/mam
don't kiss or smoke or be real grabby while around them.
no cursing.
stay on your toes cause they are waiting 4 u to do something so they can criticize.
Use manners, stay loose but don't get out of hand, they want to see that you are a real person, not a robot.
Don't fondle your girlfriend constantly.
Complinment.
be very polite at first, and then feel them out
if they are funny, crack jokes and laugh
if they are having a serious convo, talk seriously
just feel them out before you do anything you might regret
good luck
may the force be with you haha
be yourself is the first thing. if they see that you are trying to be someone you're not to impress them, that will make them suspicious. no swearing or innuendo. dress nice, but don't overdo it. make sure your hair and clothes are clean and nice-looking (ex, no wrinkles or stains). shake their hands firmly and look them in the eyes, call them mr and mrs lastname, or whatever their titles are, unless they tell you otherwise. if it's appropriate, use sir, but maybe not ma'am. don't be overly touchy with their daughter in front of them. be honest and sincere. speak clearly, and don't look at the floor when you do it. if you're taking the girl out afterward, ask them when they want her home, and stick to it. last of all, thank them for letting you take her out. good luck! :)
You must be very very polite, and if you actually talk to them and not just pick your gf up make sure you talk to them about things you can relate to like about there buisness. Make sure you look very nice.
Be polite & avoid awkward topics
also, try not to by shy, but not too outgoing