Meeting the parents.

Jeebus · 24-09-2008 12:13AM #1

Howdy,

I am meeting my girlfriends parents soon. She is perfect. I mean in every way - she got all A's in the Leaving, all A's in the Junior never drank until lately, basically been a perfect girl in her perfect Catholic family's house...

...And then, in saunters myself. Long hair. Ripped clothes. Far from perfect atheist who doesn't have a clue what he wants to do with the rest of his life.

What can I do to impress them ? I hate to be soppy, but I really do love this girl, so it would be nice to make a good impression. I had dinner over there before, and nothing went too badly, like, to be honest I was incredibly nervous so I said nothing and stumbled over my words a lot.

Any advice ?

tl;dr - How do I impress the girlfriends parents ?

PS. She's meeting mine this weekend and all, but all she'll have to do is walk in and everyone will love her. Not bloody fair. Any advice to make that go as smooth as possible as well though ? Just in case, like.

Thanks !

Karoma · 24-09-2008 12:17AM

For a start, convert, you bloody heathen swine.

zero19 · 24-09-2008 12:17AM

This should really be in PI but anyway, bottomline be yourself, **** it if they don't like u who cares it's their problem not yours or the GF's

ottostreet · 24-09-2008 12:18AM

don't worry about it. relax. you say you love her...you cant be with her long if your only meeting the parents now. view the parents as humans, dont be rude, dont be condescending. play it safe you know yourself!

Karoma · 24-09-2008 12:18AM

zero19 wrote: »

This should really be in PI but anyway, bottomline be yourself, **** it if they don't like u who cares it's their problem not yours or the GF's

Oo
Don't assume the OP's an idiot until he's proven he's an idiot. Shame on you. Let's assume he knows what he's doing by posting here; stop posting sensible drivel.

Dave! · 24-09-2008 12:18AM

Remember not to hog all the weed for yourself. Share. People like generosity.

Be sure to put her father's mind at ease by telling him that you use ultra-safe condoms.

Wear a clown costume. Nobody likes a person who takes themselves too seriously.

Compliment her mother. Women like when you tell them they have nice breasts.

brianthebard · 24-09-2008 12:19AM

I'm confused, you are meeting the parents but you've been over for dinner before? did you pretend to be someone else the last time? My thoughts would be to get a haircut and some nice clothes, superficial perhaps but if they have made a judgement call before you even shake her da's hand you haven't a hope. Stay away from any possibly touchy subjects, compliment the house, cooking, etc, maybe bring flowers...how far do you want to go? Lick arse like you can't get enough of the brown stuff basically.

Ruu_Old · 24-09-2008 12:20AM

Lob that packet of ciggies onto the roof, father won't see them there.

zero19 · 24-09-2008 12:23AM

Actually reminds me of meeting an ex's parents before, her mam was a right looker wearing next to nothing when i met her...Couldn't help but look and was caught a few times lol

Dudess · 24-09-2008 12:24AM

Well you describe yourself as a bit scruffy - obviously that's something over which you have control, i.e. clean yourself up before going over there. Be pleasant and polite and come up with some career plan. Done.

Smyth · 24-09-2008 12:24AM

Yeah, just be yourself.
Doesn't always work out mind.
I went out with this girl once and her father was a fat ill mannered oaf who liked to get pissed and act the wank.

I do not. Especially around people I'm not familiar with.

I refused to play any drinking games (with parents ffs...) or sit in the corner with him and his truckin buddies all night talking a load of ****e. I found the women a hell of a lot more entertaining.

We didn't get on.

I did bang his daughter after dinner though.
Win.

Jeebus · 24-09-2008 12:24AM

The last time I met them it was sprung on my completely by surprise. I was essentially dressed up as Kurt ****ing Cobain at the time, all of my clothes were ripped, I was red-eyed from a session the same night and....ugh...it didn't go too badly I suppose as I was not talking much due to nervousness and hangover, but...my first impression probably wasn't up to much.

So I am trying to forget about it, and counting this time as the first time, in the vain hope that I can swing things in my favour this time !

porn_star · 24-09-2008 12:25AM

brianthebard wrote: »

My thoughts would be to get a haircut and some nice clothes,

ah now, it's not her parents he's trying to date, presumably if he has long hair he likes having long hair, so why should he have to cut it to meet the parents.
Be polite, if they don't like you screw it, as long as your girlfriend is happy then that's all that really matters in the long run.

Karoma · 24-09-2008 12:26AM

You've already met them before and made a crap impression. You're ****ed.

Jeebus · 24-09-2008 12:26AM

Dudess wrote: »

Well you describe yourself as a bit scruffy - obviously that's something over which you have control, i.e. clean yourself up before going over there. Be pleasant and polite and come up with some career plan. Done.

I shouldn't dress up though, should I ? I mean...jeans and a t shirt is OK ?

I am thinking shirt/tie would be overkill ?

Maybe just comb the aul hair and wash the face ?

Thanks a lot !

brianthebard · 24-09-2008 12:26AM

Well then you definitely need to smarten up or they'll think you are a bum.

ronnie3585 · 24-09-2008 12:26AM

Being good Catholics her parents will be delighted to hear that their daughter 'does onto others as she would like done to herself' i.e. oral sex.

krpc · 24-09-2008 12:27AM

Meet The Parents - great movie.

Jeebus · 24-09-2008 12:27AM

Karoma wrote: »

You've already met them before and made a crap impression. You're ****ed.

Not crap. I looked a bit scruffy and was quiet. That was all. I am natrually quiet and scruffy though, and they didn't ask me anything serious, so its ok...I reckon.

brianthebard · 24-09-2008 12:29AM

porn_star wrote: »

ah now, it's not her parents he's trying to date, presumably if he has long hair he likes having long hair, so why should he have to cut it to meet the parents.
Be polite, if they don't like you screw it, as long as your girlfriend is happy then that's all that really matters in the long run.

I've long hair too (kinda, got it cut last week) but if I was trying to make a good impression with the parents of a girl I liked I'd get it cut and styled a bit, to make it respectable at any rate. Just because he's not trying to sleep with the parents doesn't mean they won't make his life hell if they don't approve of their daughter going out with him.

gogo · 24-09-2008 12:29AM

If your gf is decent, chances are, so are they, they raised her you know. Just be yourself, polite, friendly, I'm sure they find it all very cute, what with you stumbling over your words and whatnot. Don't be overly touchy with your gf obvioulsy, don't whisper, be dirty/smelly and arrive in time.
Compliement her mother on the house/food.
You'll be grand.
/gogo thinks back fondly on the meeting the parents stage.:D

krpc · 24-09-2008 12:29AM

Jeebus wrote: »

I shouldn't dress up though, should I ? I mean...jeans and a t shirt is OK ?

I am thinking shirt/tie would be overkill ?

Maybe just comb the aul hair and wash the face ?

Thanks a lot !

As a rule of thumb, general good hygiene is usually a must for any occasion

Karoma · 24-09-2008 12:30AM

Jeebus wrote: »

Not crap. I looked a bit scruffy and was quiet. That was all. I am natrually quiet and scruffy though, and they didn't ask me anything serious, so its ok...I reckon.

*shrug*
If I were a parent, I'd assume you were just using my daughter as a cover to hide your homosexuality. Get a haircut, hippeh. ¬_¬

Wazdakka · 24-09-2008 12:32AM

Bring a potted plant..

Then talk to it,
ignoring everybody else.

krpc · 24-09-2008 12:33AM

Jeebus wrote: »

Not crap. I looked a bit scruffy and was quiet. That was all. I am natrually quiet and scruffy though, and they didn't ask me anything serious, so its ok...I reckon.

Nothing serious ... like your name?

Maybe they thought their daughter was doing a good deed and bringing home a beggar for dinner? :pac:

Jeebus · 24-09-2008 12:35AM

i-bloodhound wrote: »

As a rule of thumb, general good hygiene is usually a must for any occasion

News to me !

Karoma wrote: »

*shrug*
If I were a parent, I'd assume you were just using my daughter as a cover to hide your homosexuality. Get a haircut, hippeh. ¬_¬

Ah, its not that long like, t'isn't shoulder length or anything so it'll be grand.

gogo wrote: »

If your gf is decent, chances are, so are they, they raised her you know. Just be yourself, polite, friendly, I'm sure they find it all very cute, what with you stumbling over your words and whatnot. Don't be overly touchy with your gf obvioulsy, don't whisper, be dirty/smelly and arrive in time.
Compliement her mother on the house/food.
You'll be grand.
/gogo thinks back fondly on the meeting the parents stage.:D

Good points. OK...catholic parents, catholic traditional Irish parents...*thinks*....."I love the house *smile*" and "the food is divine, thanks!!" and "need a hand with the washing" ? I don't want to lick their arses too much, like...

brianthebard wrote: »

I've long hair too (kinda, got it cut last week) but if I was trying to make a good impression with the parents of a girl I liked I'd get it cut and styled a bit, to make it respectable at any rate. Just because he's not trying to sleep with the parents doesn't mean they won't make his life hell if they don't approve of their daughter going out with him.

Fair point. They have been making it hell, tbh. But I will persist. I'll style the hair to make it look shorter before I go. I just hope I have notice this time !

Thanks a lot all

Thoie · 24-09-2008 12:35AM

If you don't have a beard - shave properly. If you have a beard - trim it nicely and make sure it looks clean. Wash your hair, get a trim to neaten the ends if it's straggly. Shake father's hand firmly, but don't try break his fingers. If you're not driving, accept a drink if it's offered, don't get drunk. Wear underwear (in case there's an inspection). Read the paper/watch the news beforehand so that if they bring up something current you're not left staring blankly. When asked the inevitable "what do you do?", have an answer ready that isn't "y'know, not much, a bit of this, a bit of that - let's hope the dole office don't find out".

Avoid dirty jokes at the dinner table unless you can reenact them with items of food. Don't sprawl, but try not to look like there's a poker up your ass. If there's a poker up your ass, try not to let them know that it's there.

Offer to help clear the table. Try not to smack mother's ass while doing so. If you're in a restaurant don't offer to clear the table. Avoid politics and religion. Try not to be hungover. Don't smoke in the house unless you're handed an ashtray. If you have to smoke outside, try not to set fire to the cat.

Jeebus · 24-09-2008 12:36AM

i-bloodhound wrote: »

Nothing serious ... like your name?

Maybe they thought their daughter was doing a good deed and bringing home a beggar for dinner? :pac:

Ah you know, they didn't whip out the "So what do you want to do with your life?" "Whats are your ambitions?" type questions that everyone has to bull****e through.

****. Maybe she was.

JIZZLORD · 24-09-2008 12:42AM

http://xkcd.com/275/

Heckler · 24-09-2008 12:49AM

Relax. Be yourself. Went out with a girl years ago, Father a doctor, mummy living on the fact he was. Me ? Dreadlocks, ****e to **** clothes (but clean) and they hated me. She loved it (the fact that they hated me). We were both young.......

He, the doctor, is still an asshole. She has two kids and i'm well shot of them all.

There may be a lesson in there if you look hard enough......Then again maybe not....

gogo · 24-09-2008 12:49AM

Jeebus wrote: »

I don't want to lick their arses too much, like...

you do, you really do, if my mother in law asked me to stand in my head in the corner, I will ask 'for how long':(, unknown damage can be caused by not getting on with the in laws.

Meeting the parents.

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