If you have been dating a Hong Kong girl for quite a while and things are going pretty good. You also feel she might be your Miss right. Despite the comments about pitfall about dating Hong Kong girls, you don't have the usual problem.
Until one day your girlfriend says: "Sweetheart, can you meet my parents next weekend? How about Sunday? They really want to meet you" It's the first time for you to meet her parents. Now the fun part really begins. What should I do? Any help?
First no need to be panic. It's not that difficult actually. Despite all the stories, true and myths, your Hong Kong girl's parents just want to best for their daughter. To be honest, many Hong Kong parents are not that bad. All you need to do is do your "homework" and you will be fine!
How to present yourself: You don't want to give a bad first impression, right? So follow this step by step. Clean and smart clothes are needed. If you don't have it, you should go shopping with your girlfriend. Your girlfriend's parents are likely to judge you based on your first impression.
Career talk: When you meet her parents, try to talk about your career and ambitions. You should also talk about your ability to make money. Not everybody are working at the investment bank or accounting firm. But as long as you can show to her parents you have the ability to support the family, you don't need to worry too much about that.
Respect for her parents: You need to be confident but you should talk softly and intelligently. Also you need show respect for her parents. There may be some other relatives and friends in the event. They might want to see the foreign boyfriend as well. You should not drink too much during the dinner.
In the end, it's OK for you to feel a bit nervous if it's your first time to meet an Asian family. It's a very important step for your relationship with your girlfriend. I am sure you will feel more comfortable when you have more chances to meet her family in the future. Good luck!
Until one day your girlfriend says: "Sweetheart, can you meet my parents next weekend? How about Sunday? They really want to meet you" It's the first time for you to meet her parents. Now the fun part really begins. What should I do? Any help?
First no need to be panic. It's not that difficult actually. Despite all the stories, true and myths, your Hong Kong girl's parents just want to best for their daughter. To be honest, many Hong Kong parents are not that bad. All you need to do is do your "homework" and you will be fine!
How to present yourself: You don't want to give a bad first impression, right? So follow this step by step. Clean and smart clothes are needed. If you don't have it, you should go shopping with your girlfriend. Your girlfriend's parents are likely to judge you based on your first impression.
Career talk: When you meet her parents, try to talk about your career and ambitions. You should also talk about your ability to make money. Not everybody are working at the investment bank or accounting firm. But as long as you can show to her parents you have the ability to support the family, you don't need to worry too much about that.
Respect for her parents: You need to be confident but you should talk softly and intelligently. Also you need show respect for her parents. There may be some other relatives and friends in the event. They might want to see the foreign boyfriend as well. You should not drink too much during the dinner.
In the end, it's OK for you to feel a bit nervous if it's your first time to meet an Asian family. It's a very important step for your relationship with your girlfriend. I am sure you will feel more comfortable when you have more chances to meet her family in the future. Good luck!
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