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Meeting the parents
To start out, I'm a 16 year old girl. My boyfriend of 1 week is also 16.
He invited me to come to his house tomorrow from 6-10 meaning that I will be eating dinner with him, his parents, and his 18 year old brother. They have not met me yet, and I desperately want to make a good impression. I'm naturally a shy person, and it comes off like I'm just polite but kind of boring. What things should I say/do to make the like me? As many tips as possible please... I'm desperate. Thank you all so much.!
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Don't try too hard to impress them, because sometimes you can come off too strong and it gets to be over-bearing. Act natural and be yourself.
Like Laura said- shake their hands, thank them for having you over and be polite. There's nothing worse than a guest who is less-than-grateful. ;]
Parents won't mind if you're "boring", and I'm sure you're not. Just because you're shy doesn't mean you're boring. I'm sure they'd rather have you be shy than bouncing-off-the-walls. ;]
Just relax and you should be fine ;]
--Jack
(16/m)
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The best thing you can do it be yourself. You want them to like you for who you really are, not a certain way you act to impress them.
- Just stay calm, and don't be afraid to talk to them. I mean, don't go on spilling your entire life story, but if they ask you a question, answer it with more than just a simple "yes" or "no".
- Smile! Not the entire night, but when you first are intorduced to them, when you say goodbye, etc.
- Shake their hands when you meet them, and say "thank you" before you leave. It's a simple gesture, but very polite.
- Dress nicely. Don't wear a tight tube top and mini skirt. I'm sure you weren't planning to anyways, but looking nice is always a good idea ;]
Good Luck!
-Laura. (16-f)
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Meeting a new boyfriend's parents is always daunting, it's natural to be scared. I'm also quite shy, especially with new people and it took me a long time before I could talk normally with my ex-boyfriend's family without being shy, and I practically lived at their house.
They will understand that you are shy and won't dislike you just for being quiet. There will be topics that they will inevitably ask you about, such as school and what your parents do. It sounds crazy, but it might help if you have a few prepared answers. Answering their questions fully with more than one or two word answers will give a great impression and is a good opportunity to open up more.
Your boyfriend's parents aren't going to expect you to be totally at ease and talkative on your first meeting, just make sure that you smile and behave politely.
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Dont be nervous!!!! Just be casual,and maybe talk to your boyfriend about certain kinds of flowers or candy that is family likes for a house-warming gift. Talk about things like school and plans for the future. Parents like that type of stuff. Also,dont try to hard,it might give them a weird impression. You might also want to dress nice,but casual. Dont go in a fancy dress,but dont go in some rags,lol. I hope i helped,and dont worry i am sure they will love you =) GOOD LUCK!!!
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