sweetasugar Posted April 26, 2007 Posted April 26, 2007 ahh! im meeting my fiances family for the first time.i am very nervous. i was brought up by a hilarious ex hippi that makes a living at a sandwich shop, and his family is very successful, rich and fancy, i dont want to give off a bad impression or make them think im not good enough to join the family. any tips on how to adapt or feel less insecure in this type of situation??
Aloros Posted April 27, 2007 Posted April 27, 2007 Relax! Most families care more about whether or not you make your fiance happy than what sort of background you're coming from. They're more likely to judge you on how you treat your man than how you dot your i's and cross your t's. You can share your concerns with your fiance and ask what sort of things you should keep in mind in terms of ettiquette - anything specific to his family? If you're going over for a meal, bringing a little gift is a nice way to show you appreciate their hospitality. A bottle of wine, flowers, or a nice plant are pretty standard things. Offer to help with things, pay some compliments - on decor, cooking, or on how well they raised their son, remember your pleases and thank yous, and dress appropriately (nothing too revealing or too shabby). Hope this helps!
Starry-eyed Posted April 30, 2007 Posted April 30, 2007 I can understand being a little nervous or intimidated by meeting his rich family, but try to remember that they are just people, too. Don't be ashamed of yourself or your hippie upbringing. Remember that you are a unique person and do not have to be like your fiance or his family; they may enjoy your perspectives and experiences! As usual, be yourself with good manners. And Aloros is right, his family will probably be happy that he has someone that makes him happy. Good luck!
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