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5 Things Not To Do When Meeting Your Spouse Parents For The First Time by Silasloaded(m): 8:32am On May 03, 2020
It is a major step in the relationship, hence, the first impression can be a lasting impression, potentially a lot riding on it. How you ensure you don’t come off like some mannerless person during this first encounter is important. Here are some five things you should not do when meeting your partner’s parents for the first time 1. Glued to your phone Avoid being on your phone, texting, checking your email or browsing social media. Your spouse's parents might feel dismissed and think that you are not interested in getting to know them. 2. Lie to make yourself look good Being fake instead of who you truly are is a mistake that will upset your partner’s parents. You’re also likely to be found out at some point and possibly when it could really hurt your relationship. If your partner has accepted the kind of person you are, then his/ her parents should be able to accept you too. 3. Publicly display affection Although public displays of affection can be a wonderful thing, there is an appropriate time and place for it. This does not mean you have to become cold, distant and robotic, but it does mean you need to know the audience you are in front of. 4. Spark controversial topics for discussion Bringing up controversial topics like religion, politics or sex is a no go area. Even if you definitely know that your beliefs are in line with your partner's parents, some people still consider it to be in poor taste to bring it up. Better get to know them more before raising such topics. 5. Talk only about yourself Despite the fact that your partner's parents are probably very interested in getting to know you, they also do not want to spend the entire time listening to your life story. Try to find a balance in the conversation by also asking them questions to show interest in getting to know them as well.
Re: 5 Things Not To Do When Meeting Your Spouse Parents For The First Time by ikh777: 8:34am On May 03, 2020
Silasloaded:
It is a major step in the
relationship, hence, the first
impression can be a lasting
impression, potentially a lot
riding on it.
How you ensure you don’t
come off like some mannerless
person during this first
encounter is important.
Here are some five things you
should not do when meeting
your partner’s parents for the
first time
1. Glued to your phone
Avoid being on your phone,
texting, checking your email or
browsing social media. Your
spouse's parents might feel
dismissed and think that you
are not interested in getting to
know them.
2. Lie to make yourself look
good
Being fake instead of who you
truly are is a mistake that will
upset your partner’s parents.
You’re also likely to be found
out at some point and possibly
when it could really hurt your
relationship.
If your partner has accepted
the kind of person you are,
then his/ her parents should be
able to accept you too.
3. Publicly display affection
Although public displays of
affection can be a wonderful
thing, there is an appropriate
time and place for it.
This does not mean you have
to become cold, distant and
robotic, but it does mean you
need to know the audience you
are in front of.
4. Spark controversial topics for
discussion
Bringing up controversial topics
like religion, politics or sex is a
no go area.
Even if you definitely know
that your beliefs are in line
with your partner's parents,
some people still consider it to
be in poor taste to bring it up.
Better get to know them more
before raising such topics.
5. Talk only about yourself
Despite the fact that your
partner's parents are probably
very interested in getting to
know you, they also do not
want to spend the entire time
listening to your life story.
Try to find a balance in the
conversation by also asking
them questions to show
interest in getting to know
them as well.

PLS NEXT TIME, take time to make your post very neat and arranged.... its hectic trying to read this o

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Re: 5 Things Not To Do When Meeting Your Spouse Parents For The First Time by Silasloaded(m): 9:55am On May 03, 2020
Okay Correction Noted sir But Am using Asha Nokia 302 thats why is not easy for me.
Re: 5 Things Not To Do When Meeting Your Spouse Parents For The First Time by adexpa(m): 10:20am On May 03, 2020
Silasloaded:
Okay Correction Noted sir But Am using Asha Nokia 302 thats why is not easy for me.

Learn to avoid excuses n take blame. I normally use phone to post too. Always make your words readable. I was struggling to locate the points.

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