Icebreakers For The Grown and Shy
Meeting His Parents
So you’re meeting his parents for the first time. What woman doesn’t want to make a good impression on the fam? If you’re serious about your man, chances are you definitely want approval from the family; unfortunately, if you’re shy, it may take you a while to warm up to new people. God forbid your future in-laws (fingers crossed) mistake your shyness for rudeness.
If you’re not sure what you can say to break the ice when meeting his family, try these two icebreakers.
- Find something…anything..to compliment.
A great icebreaker, and somewhat mandatory when it comes to meeting your guy’s mother, is to pay a compliment. If you’re meeting at his mother’s house, offer a compliment on how amazing the home décor is or anything else that she seems to take pride in. If you’re meeting elsewhere, pay her a compliment on her blouse or hair. It’s always best to start the initial meeting with a compliment. It creates a more positive environment.
- Family Questions
This can be very tricky because you don’t want to pry into people’s family business. So keep the questions simple. “How’s the rest of the family?” This question is simple yet shows concern and interest. Usually it will spark other conversation.
