Meeting daughter’s boyfriend’s parents

[danny la rouge]

Any tips? Today we meet our eldest daughter’s boyfriend’s parents. They’ve been going out for a couple of years now. We like the boyfriend. He is apparently worried his dad will embarrass him.

What do I do to put them at ease? When do I bring up the social revolution? Etc.

 

[Pickman's model]

Wear a cravat like Spymaster and take them a bottle of decent red

 

[danny la rouge]

Wear a cravat like Spymaster and take them a bottle of decent red

We’re meeting for lunch at a local pizza place (here in Glasgow, obviously. I can’t imagine Newcastle has pizza yet). So a cravat is a given. Should I let them pay, to show that I respect their ability to earn?

 

[platinumsage]

If it starts getting awkward just bring up the massive dowry you have planned.

 

[Pickman's model]

We’re meeting for lunch at a local pizza place (here in Glasgow, obviously. I can’t imagine Newcastle has pizza yet). So a cravat is a given. Should I let them pay, to show that I respect their ability to earn?

Pat your pockets at the end, put on a pained expression and explain you've left your card at home

 

[danny la rouge]

If it starts getting awkward just bring up the massive dowry you have planned.

I’m opening with the fact that Mrs Lr and I aren’t married. And that I’m all for elopement.

 

[Pickman's model]

I’m opening with the fact that Mrs Lr and I aren’t married. And that I’m all for elopement.

Just bring along a bottle of Bucky for everyone.

 

[kalidarkone]

Any tips? Today we meet our eldest daughter’s boyfriend’s parents. They’ve been going out for a couple of years now. We like the boyfriend. He is apparently worried his dad will embarrass him.

What do I do to put them at ease? When do I bring up the social revolution? Etc.

Bone em
* runs

 

[danny la rouge]

Bone em
* runs

I like the sound of the Dad, tbf.

 

[kalidarkone]

I like the sound of the Dad, tbf.

Could be the start of a new swinging lifestyle for you.

 

[kalidarkone]

Seriously I'm sure they are just as nervous.
Its strange isn't it? You get to a point where you can choose your acquaintances and friends and probably don't really have to have contact with people you don't like apart from colleagues......and then .....this. I really hope you just naturally get along and you all enjoy yourselves.

The fact that you like their son is a great beginning.

 

[strung out]

Wear your Star Trek uniform.

 

[Sprocket.]

You’ll be fine, just ask if either of them has ever scabbed!

 

[quimcunx]

Ask them about their journey followed by the weather and an acknowledgement that yes Glasgow is always this wet.
Compliment their pizza choice. Then you can bring up pineapple on pizza yes or no and you're off. FEB v FSB. Cheese then beans, pancake v crepe v drop scone, bluebell v harebell, scon v scown, rangers v Celtic, bairn v bairn.

 

[danny la rouge]

Wear your Star Trek uniform.

I like the fact you just assume I have one.

 

[Chilli.s]

He is apparently worried his dad will embarrass him.

A challenge! Put him at his ease by attempting to be more embarrassing.

 

[danny la rouge]

Seriously I'm sure they are just as nervous.
Its strange isn't it? You get to a point where you can choose your acquaintances and friends and probably don't really have to have contact with people you don't like apart from colleagues......and then .....this. I really hope you just naturally get along and you all enjoy yourselves.

The fact that you like their son is a great beginning.

Yes, exactly. And I’m sure it’ll be fine.

 

[MickiQ]

Been through this twice now with Eldest and Middle daughters and it can be a bit testing at first. Relax and remember that they are going to be nervous and eager to make a good impression as well, also let the Mums do most of the talking they are just better at this socialising stuff than Dads.
If you like the boyfriend then chances are you will get on with his parents.

 

[DotCommunist]

armwrestle the dad for the bill

 

[danny la rouge]

armwrestle the dad for the bill

With knives, like a Klingon!

 

[kalidarkone]

armwrestle the dad for the bill

Naked

 

[ska invita]

He is apparently worried his dad will embarrass him.

Dont be outdone at this early stage: you're the embarrassing one around here, and dont let them forget it!

 

[marty21]

I like the fact you just assume I have one.

Remember to do the star trek opening door sound whenever a door opens in the pizza place , this will go down well with everyone.

 

[Lord Camomile]

Dont be outdone at this early stage: you're the embarrassing one around here, and dont let them forget it!

They make their child put their head in their hands, you make yours crawl under the table.

 

[krtek a houby]

Hypnotize them if it all goes pear shaped.

 

[fishfinger]

Shout "Heghlu’meH QaQ jajvam" and wack 'em with your bat'leth.

 

[andysays]

However tempting it may be, don't ask for chips with curry sauce...

 

[andysays]

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[emanymton]

If he is worried about his dad embarrassing him I think the best thing would be for you to do something massively embarrassing right at the start. Something his dad would never top. I'm sure he would appreciate it.

 

[danny la rouge]

Hypnotize them if it all goes pear shaped.

They're Geordies, not Labradors.