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Your friends parents are mostly impressed with a well mannered, and polite friend. Remember don't be too showy or you may find that this friendship wasn't meant to be, be yourself, relax and go with the flow. But don't slouch or look like you're not interested in their conversations with you. I hope this guide will help you realise how important first impressions are. And though there is a lot to remember, you can pull it off.

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  1. Do not wear anything too revealing, wear clothes that look decent. Make a good impression by meeting them well dressed from the start; this shows respect for your friend's parents and for yourself. [1]
  2. If you want to be comfortable, try clothing that fits close to the body so you're not completely baggy. Don't wear anything too tight either; this can seem too revealing.
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  3. Have good personal hygiene and wear a pleasant scent. Memories of a pleasant smell subtly implant a positive view.
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Making a good first impression

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  1. When meeting your friend's parents for the first time, use your manners and show respect for everyone and everything. [2]
  2. Show that you are interested in what the parents have to say and do not act as if all you would like to do is rush away. [3]
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Keeping in their good books

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  1. If your friend asks you to make a sandwich or go out for a minute, make sure you ask her or his parents first.
    • The most easiest and important part of making your friend's parent like you is using your manners. Always remember to thank them if they give you things to eat and say please before you ask for something. Parents will love you for this.
  2. Parents hate hearing swearing from children; in fact most adults probably won't like you if you cuss. Even if the parent swears in front of you, do not join in.
  3. Don't be too shy, or you will leave them uncertain about you. However, don't be too outspoken. If their opinions differ from yours, respect that and avoid getting into opinionated arguments. [4]
  4. You'll look respectful if you ask for things and ask if it's okay to use facilities in their home.
    • However, don't ask if you can use the bathroom every time you need it, or every time you want a glass of water. They don't want to be constantly bothered by you.
  5. Parents love talking about their kids, most times and if your parents all get along well, you'll get to spend even more time with your friend. [5]
  6. Parents will sometimes listen in on their kids' conversations, if you know they are listening discuss appropriately, or laugh with your friend to implant in their mind that you are good friends.
  7. Once you get the know the parents well, you'll know the boundaries and how much you can be yourself without having to maintain a stiff outer appearance around them. This will become evident to you in time, so just go with the flow, being super polite at first and then relaxing into the accepted standards that are evident within the household. [6]
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Showing that you're a good friend

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  1. Be playful with your friend's siblings.
  2. Act innocent and be like a perfect angel, even if you aren't.
  3. Period. Nothing worse than doing drugs, and your friend's parents probably won't want their offspring hanging with somebody who wants to follow in Snoop Dog's footsteps.
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      • It is always important that you make conversation. You want to be chatty, but not too over the top. Use your manners and try to look good, smart, and clever. Make sure you aren't too opinionated but value others thoughts as much as your own.
      • Don't be too shy! If your hair is covering your face or you're mumbling when you talk, try to speak up and smile at them. If you are looking down or at your phone and frowning, it might give off the wrong impression.
      • Respect their boundaries and decisions. If your friends parents say no to something you do or ask for, respect that decision.
      • Use table manners when dining. Offer to help in the kitchen and put your plate in the sink when you're done eating.
      • After you hang out with them, let them know you had a great time and look forward to seeing them again.
      • Compliment your friends parents. Everyone loves being told how amazing they are.
      • Make sure that you are not bossy to your friend's younger siblings!
      • Be a really good friend and their parents will like you.
      • Make sure you don't take over the conversation.
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      • Don't be so perfect that your friend's parents end up lecturing her or him on how they should be more like you.


      • When you are at the door of your friend's house, make sure they invite you in. If your friend does it, wait for his or her parents too say "come in"; don't just walk in after your friend has said it or you will seem rude.
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      Being around your friend’s parents can make you nervous, but if you make a good impression and show you’re a good friend, it’ll be easy to get them to like you. When you first meet them, be polite and say "please" and "thank you" to show you’re respectful. Avoid swearing and only say positive things around them so they don’t think you’re a bad influence. Whenever you come over, help your friend out with their chores, which will prove you’re a good friend. When their parents come home, smile and say hello to show off your friendly side. To learn how to introduce your friend’s parents to your parents, read on!

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