1221 1306 Sex & Relationships Dating Serious Relationships true Thu, 07 Feb 2008 08:59:02 -0800 /system/videos/3/21/12/1221.flv boy, boyfriend, dad, date, dating, DIY, Do It Yourself, Essential Skills, girl, girlfriend, girlfriend's, impress, Instructional, introduce, Learn to, meet, meeting, mom, parents, Tips, tutorial How To Make Your Girlfriend's Parents Like You http://www.howcast.com/videos/1221-How-To-Make-Your-Girlfriends-Parents-Like-You http://www.howcast.com/videos/1221-How-To-Make-Your-Girlfriends-Parents-Like-You/edit approved 130 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=1221"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=1221" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 22 lodgerfilms http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1221/ppn_lodger_meet_girlfriends_parents_sd_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 9984 false false false 21572 1 24 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1221/24.jpg Find out about them Find out as much as you can about her parents. Are they ultra-conservative? Aging hippies? Avid travelers? Obsessed golfers?

]]> 21573 2 32 Tip Knowing a bit about them will help you decide how to dress and which way to steer the conversation.

]]> 21574 3 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1221/40.jpg Get haircut & clean nails Get a haircut—even if it’s just a trim—and clean your fingernails. This tells her parents that you think enough of their daughter to make an effort.

]]> 21575 4 50 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1221/50.jpg Ask girlfriend what to wear Ask your girlfriend’s advice on what you should wear—and then take it. If you have any doubt, go for pants and a button-down or collared shirt.

]]> 21576 5 59 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1221/59.jpg Bring a gift Bring a gift. A bouquet of flowers or a bottle of wine are usually appropriate.

]]> 21577 6 65 Tip If you bring flowers, include an inexpensive vase so your hosts don’t have to scramble around for one.

]]> 21578 7 70 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1221/70.jpg Introduce yourself When you’re introduced, smile, look her parents directly in the eyes, and extend your hand. Nothing says “I can take care of your daughter” better than a firm handshake.

]]> 21579 8 80 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1221/80.jpg Ask lots of questions Ask lots of questions; people love to talk about themselves.

]]> 21580 9 86 Tip Score extra points by asking what your girlfriend was like as a child.

]]> 21581 10 91 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1221/91.jpg Use etiquette Remember those little etiquette rules your mom used to nag you about? Use them! Hold doors open, pull out the ladies’ chairs, and stand up anytime a woman enters or leaves the room.

]]> 21582 11 101 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1221/101.jpg Be prepared Be prepared to answer lots of probing questions about your background and life goals. Grin and bear it.

]]> 21583 12 109 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/1221/109.jpg Say thank you When you leave, thank her parents for the evening. Single out something to make it sound sincere, such as, “Thanks so much for dinner. That pot roast was really delicious.”

]]> 21584 13 120 Fact A survey of single people found that 42% of them wait six months or more before bringing a significant other home.

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