Okay everyone, I need some advice!
I've been with the old ball and chain for about three and a half months now and am finally ready to meet the parents. I think he might be the only Dominican I've met who is an only child so I don't have to worry about siblings, nieces or nephews, just the 'rents down in Santiago.
We are going there for Sunday dinner and I want to make a good first impression. This is particularly important to me because I don't want the notion to even enter their heads that I'm some weird, freaky tourist chick.
I'm the first non-Dominican girlfriend he's ever had so this is even more nerve-racking for me.
When we arrive, I want to have something to show my appreciation for the invitation and hospitality. I don't, however, have any intentions of bringing anything that resembles a real gift.
If they like me, they need to do so because of who I am, not what I buy them.
And if they don't like me, then well - it's a good thing they live in another city.
I've always done really well with parents so I hope this time follows suit.
I've some girlfriends here who buy loads and loads of presents for their boyfriends' entire families each time they visit. And then they actually say "Wow! His family likes me sooo much!". Geez - wonder why.
I need suggestions on what to bring. I was thinking a nice bottle of wine but he informed me that they don't drink.
Flowers for the home seem too generic but I don't know.
Can anyone give me some ideas?
Thanks!
Sunnie
I've been with the old ball and chain for about three and a half months now and am finally ready to meet the parents. I think he might be the only Dominican I've met who is an only child so I don't have to worry about siblings, nieces or nephews, just the 'rents down in Santiago.
We are going there for Sunday dinner and I want to make a good first impression. This is particularly important to me because I don't want the notion to even enter their heads that I'm some weird, freaky tourist chick.
I'm the first non-Dominican girlfriend he's ever had so this is even more nerve-racking for me.
When we arrive, I want to have something to show my appreciation for the invitation and hospitality. I don't, however, have any intentions of bringing anything that resembles a real gift.
If they like me, they need to do so because of who I am, not what I buy them.
And if they don't like me, then well - it's a good thing they live in another city.
I've always done really well with parents so I hope this time follows suit.
I've some girlfriends here who buy loads and loads of presents for their boyfriends' entire families each time they visit. And then they actually say "Wow! His family likes me sooo much!". Geez - wonder why.
I need suggestions on what to bring. I was thinking a nice bottle of wine but he informed me that they don't drink.
Flowers for the home seem too generic but I don't know.
Can anyone give me some ideas?
Thanks!
Sunnie