Any advice for meeting parents for the first time as a woman?

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1. They’re just people! Of course they’re people you want to make a good impression on but still. They’re just people. Be your gracious, wonderful self, don’t fake it. Find something you like about the place and comment on it, drop someone a genuine compliment (that top is lovely on you! Your home is lovely! This is interesting! But don’t fake it! Be genuine. Also be prepared for surface level questions as well as slightly deeper ones, about family, life, work, etc., and if you’re uncomfortable “I need to think/read/research more about that” is a good way to avoid a topic that you’re not prepared to reveal or discuss with new people. You’ve got this!

2. Honestly, when you figure this out, tell me haha. I’ve only met two sets of parents, and I was so nervous, I was in autopilot. -_-*

3. Tell your partner you’re nervous and what are some do’s and donts. Maybe pick out two or three outfits and ask which one does he think will be appropriate (if you’re eating outside or a restaurant, if there’s pets, if it’s usually cold, etc). Ask them what topics to stay clear of and what topics his family will absolutely love to talk about. Ask if you should bring something like wine or dessert. It’s ok to be nervous, the family knows you will be. Just have a few topics in mind that you can talk about so the conversation will flow naturally.