29 Dos and Don'ts of Meeting His Family

If your relationship is becoming more serious and you're nervous about meeting his family, not to worry. We're highlighting a mix of thoughtful and hilarious dos and don'ts to help you get through it. This holiday season, we're sharing smart tips for meeting your significant other's family that are sure to set you on the right track and make you laugh. Before you face those awkward introductions and uncomfortable questions, take a look at these creative dos and don'ts of meeting his family!

01
Do Eat What's Served
NBC

Do Eat What's Served

02
Don't Offer TMI at the Table
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Don't Offer TMI at the Table

03
Do Laugh at His Dad's Cheesy Jokes
NBC

Do Laugh at His Dad's Cheesy Jokes

04
Don't Get Preachy
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Don't Get Preachy

05
Do Compliment the Food
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Do Compliment the Food

06
Don't Keep Your Phone Out
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Don't Keep Your Phone Out

08
Don't Turn Dinner Into a Therapy Session
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Don't Turn Dinner Into a Therapy Session

09
Do Share (Appropriate) Funny Stories
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Do Share (Appropriate) Funny Stories

10
Don't Feel Threatened by His Intimidating Sister
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Don't Feel Threatened by His Intimidating Sister

11
Do Channel Jennifer Lawrence, Always
CBS

Do Channel Jennifer Lawrence, Always

12
Don't Drink Too Much
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Don't Drink Too Much

13
Do Ask About the Dress Code
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Do Ask About the Dress Code

15
Do Be a Good Sport If They Tease You
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Do Be a Good Sport If They Tease You

16
Don't Bring Up Politics . . . Ever
CBS

Don't Bring Up Politics . . . Ever

17
Do Control Your Angry Resting Face
NBC

Do Control Your Angry Resting Face

18
Don't Tell Him You're Bored
Fox

Don't Tell Him You're Bored

19
Do Buddy Up to His Mom
NBC

Do Buddy Up to His Mom

20
Don't Make Any Awkward Confessions
NBC

Don't Make Any Awkward Confessions

22
Don't Freak Out When They Ask About Your Life Plans
Disney

Don't Freak Out When They Ask About Your Life Plans

23
Do Agree to See His Childhood Pictures
NBC

Do Agree to See His Childhood Pictures

24
Don't Pick a Fight When He Accidentally Embarrasses You
Disney

Don't Pick a Fight When He Accidentally Embarrasses You

25
Do Be Prepared to Share the Story of How You Met
New Line Cinema

Do Be Prepared to Share the Story of How You Met

26
Don't Take It Personally When They Call You by His Ex's Name
Disney

Don't Take It Personally When They Call You by His Ex's Name

27
Do Steer Clear of Your "Over It" Face
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Do Steer Clear of Your "Over It" Face

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Do Joke Around With the Little Kids
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Do Joke Around With the Little Kids