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writes:This weekend I will be meeting my boyfriend's parents for the first time and to be honest I'm a little nervous about it.Me and my guy have been together for a little over a year now, but I haven't met his folks because they live out of state. They'll be coming in for thanksgiving and the weekend so we will all be spending quite some time together.I told my boyfriend about how I was a little nervous and he looked at me and said "Seriously, how could they not like you? relax."I've heard lots about his mom and dad, and they are very laid back people.. but from what my sweetie has mentioned, I know that his mom loves to ask LOTS of questions and hates lazy girls. I am not lazy at all, but I get sort of uncomfortable when people ask me lots of questions but I guess I'm gonna have to get over it, right?And another thing, this might sound a little weird but when I meet them, how should I act?Do I shake hands with them? but that's a little too formal isn't it?or give a quick hug? but that could turn awkward if they're not comfortable!or just do a friendly smile and kind of wave?and what do I say?Aahh! I just want it to go smoothly.Any advice would be great, thanks in advance! Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 November 2010): i would just be yourself and his parents probably know that you are going to be nervous so they will probably take it easy on you and if your boyfriend really likes you and if his parents know that they won't do anything to make you feel unconformable or to drive you away and they are probably glad that you are making their son very happy.i would just answer the questions with truthful answers and when you first see them just shake their hands and ask them about how their the trip was to get there and just play it cool and tell them that you have heard a lot about them and when they are going to leave the you can give them a quick hug good bye and tell them that you had a great time and that you hope they also did as well and that you are grateful to have had the pleasure to meet them.i hoped to be some help and good luck.
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reader, CollegeCutie  +, writes (24 November 2010):
 I find with parents you just have to read their body language. When u first meet them let them make the first move they will either lead for a hug or a hand shake just be receptive. dont cross your arms and welcome them with a smile. DO NOT suck up to them parents can always tell when someone is being fake. Just be yourself smile and laugh and show off your best qualities. Parents are bound to ask a ot of questions but thats cause they're getting to know you, you should be doing the same ask them questions and get to know them as well they arent trying to attack you and find out everything they just want to make sure your the right girl for thier son so ur bf is right just be yourself and relax. IF there are any awkward situations your bf will be there and have your back and most likely lead you through the first day or two if hes noticing any problems.Just remember SMILE.
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