You may meet the parents the first time you meet that special woman, or you may not meet them until months into the relationship and have to meet the whole family – and the dog. It doesn’t matter when you meet them, the first impression is the first impression, and you better make it count. Following are some do’s and don’ts of meeting her parents that you will want to follow.
Do be yourself. The real you is the person who will be dating their daughter, so if you want them to like the real you, then you need to be yourself. And, if you try to be fake, you better believe that her parents are going to spot that lack of sincerity in you! Their vision is not clouded by attraction, so they can clearly see any lies or bullshit that you try to pass off as real.
Don’t be rude. Just because you are going to show them your real self, it doesn’t mean that you should be rude in their presence or act like you would when you are alone with their daughter. Be courteous, don’t slouch, shake their hand, say thank you and please, and make sure your best manners are present.
Do answer the questions that they have. And they will have questions! They are trying to find out if you are a good fit for their daughter, so you will be asked some personal questions that may make you uncomfortable. If you like the girl, you will answer them to the best of your ability. She may even save you if you give her a look of discomfort.
Don’t get defensive. They are not attacking you personally if they question something that you say. They are just trying to dig in deeper to find out if you are going to be someone who treats their daughter well and makes her happy. If you get defensive (and it may be tempting to do if they question things like why you didn’t go to college or why you are