THE STUDENT VOICE SINCE 1904.
Greg Focker's gift of a rare flower bulb seemed like a good idea. He tried to impress his girlfriend's father with a specific gift. He couldn't help that his girlfriend's dad was actually a member of the CIA and not in the rare flower business. To avoid a similar situation, Sexton says to bring something impersonal, such as flowers, or offer to bring food for dinner.
The clothes you wear can also make a big impression on parents—good or bad. Sexton says she was reading Bill Clinton's biography and found that when Hillary met Bill's parents, she was wearing cutoffs, and it didn't impress Bill's very traditional mother. As a mother, Sexton says that as long as the clothes don't have holes in inappropriate places, she's fine.
While your attire can be easily controlled, the topic of conversation may not. When first trying to develop dialogue, Sexton suggests asking parents about their jobs, interests, etc. because they like to talk about themselves. She says when she met her children's significant others and they asked to see their baby photos, they won her heart instantly. Compi-
menting is also a good tactic, especially about the parent's cooking or about your significant other. "All parents want to think the best of their children," Sexton says. She says you should avoid saying anything negative about your partner.
Topics of discussion to avoid would be deep topics that convey emotions. Talking about politics or religion can get someone into hot water, Sexton says. She also says to be aware of cultural differences, even subtle ones such as the differences between someone from Georgia and someone from California. Any traditions or expectations **a**duld **b**b *discussed* with your partner beforehand, she says.
Sometimes there are just parents who think that no one is good enough for their children. If you run into this kind of parents, Sexton says it's a good idea to keep reminding yourself of your own good qualities. You should have it clear in your mind that it doesn't matter what others think of you. "Remember, your significant other thought enough of you to introduce you," she says. "It is an honor that you are worthy of."
Parents don't always have the upper hand, either. Sexton says her grandfather used to hide from all of his daughter's suitors. When her father caught her grandfather painting on the porch, her grandfather was forced to meet him, even though he was scared to death. "It's important to remember that most times parents are just as scared and worried as you are," Sexton says.
Recently I saw my old boyfriend on TLC's A Makeover Story. He was proposing to his girlfriend. Seven years have passed since our car fiasco, but seeing him brought back the vivid memories of the lie we once told. I think it still haunts me and I often wish I wouldn't have done it. "It's much better to be honest," Sexton says. "Lies have a way of coming up and biting you in the butt."
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