Don’t underestimate the influence your guy’s parents have over him. The smart woman knows the value of steering them into her corner.
不要低估你你男朋友的父母对他的影响。聪明的女孩知道让男朋友的父母喜欢上自己的价值。

Step 1: Quiz boyfriend 询问你男朋友有关他父母的情况
Quiz your boyfriend. Are his parents liberal or conservative? Religious or agnostic? What are their hobbies? Did they take a recent trip?

The more you know, the better you’ll be able to make pleasant chitchat and avoid conversational minefields.

Step 2: Dress conservatively 要谨慎穿衣
Err on the conservative side with your clothing. You shouldn’t feel like you have to lose your style entirely, but avoid midriff blouses, low-low riders, stilettos, and anything skintight.

Step 3: Tone down makeup 化淡妆
Tone down the makeup.

Wear clear gloss or neutral-colored lipstick. You don’t want his folks to be reluctant to get close to you for fear of greasy lipstick stains.

Step 4: Bring a gift 带份礼物
Bring a gift. You can’t go wrong with a bouquet of flowers. Hydrangeas, mums, sweetheart roses, and lilies will stay fresh for several days.

If you’re in it to win it, send the flowers to his mother a few days before the get-together with a card saying you’re looking forward to meeting her. It’s sucking up, but it works.

Step 5: Pitch in 帮忙干活
Pitch in. No one likes a guest who sits around waiting to be served. The more you help, the more his family will see you as part of the gang.

Step 6: Don't correct or criticize 不要责备或纠正你男朋友的行为
Don’t correct or criticize your boyfriend—it’s the fastest way to make an enemy of his adoring mom. In fact, slip in some compliments.

Step 7: Send a thank-you note 发一封感谢信
Send a written thank-you note. Old-fashioned? Yes. But very impressive.