Meet the Parents: An etiquette guide
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7. Be loyal.
If the stories start to become embarrassing to your sweetie, say, "Oh, dear, I think I'd better let Sweetie tell me these kinds of stories in his/her own good time" and then change the topic. Unfortunately, many families enjoy cutting their members down a peg when said members show up with a new love interest. If your honey has ever implied--or straight-up told you--that his or her family doesn't treat him or her with respect, find out how your sweetie wants you to deal with that before you enter the fray.
If the stories start to become embarrassing to your sweetie, say, "Oh, dear, I think I'd better let Sweetie tell me these kinds of stories in his/her own good time" and then change the topic. Unfortunately, many families enjoy cutting their members down a peg when said members show up with a new love interest. If your honey has ever implied--or straight-up told you--that his or her family doesn't treat him or her with respect, find out how your sweetie wants you to deal with that before you enter the fray.
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