When you are meeting her parents for the first time...

[MdlleTatty]

Your videos are amazing: short, to the point, simple, clever!

[vistaend]

Lol meetin her parents and her bro comes from outta nowhere and i slam the door in his face and i didnt even know

[mmycomputer]

thanks brooooo im sooo nervous bout meeting my girls dad but im hoping i do good :D

[uttamjsingh]

There should be no rules.. keep it real and be yourself.. if you have humour go with it.. be urself dont try to be anything your not

[Train2Failure]

Not be funny? DAMN!!!! there goes my plan on meeting her parents this friday i'm fucking screwed >.>

[phil30k]

Children are parent's way of making their mark on the world. A lot of self validation is tied up in their child. For bonus poinits, just insert somewhere in the conversation "she's such a lovely person, it made me really look forward to meeting you so I could thank you".

[Adamalgorithm]

brilliant advice

[ChubbyBe]

thumbs up for BORAT

[the0csalev]

Did Germany send you to make this video?

[cucciCUCCIcuc]

WHen i was meeting one of my ex-boyfriends parents for first time, they saw us have sex... ^///^

[7blOOds7]

dude, you're my new idol:))...thanx alot...not necessarely for this video...:P...but for all the great vids u did:D...u rock, dude!

[EMERICASKATE333]

Thanks for the tips buddy, you really know what you are talking about. I searched this same topic, and none of the videos were as good as this one. Keeping making videos... Please!!!

[trap470]

thank you so much im meeting them tomarrow it sounds like itll work thank yoou again

[tony714]

i want to really hug this guy..thanks

[gonzatricio]

this guy is a freaking genious

[moreajosh]

lol i luv his name it sounds like a video game

[venomchris]

But, not to forget, some girls like guys who her parents dont approve of. This is the old story of girls wanting what the cant have, or in this case, shouldn't have or be with. In this situation, u dont act rude, but u would act indifferent toward the parents

[poop4256]

i like how your vids are just to the point no bs

[Baldingchimp]

Arkady, you've always had great stuff, and you've always been brief and clear. I wanted to thank you for your many videos.

For anyone about to meet parents or whoever is 'giving away' their daughter, to watch a lot on job interviews.

[2jayjay4]

so is holding her hand okay. just in the begging . and as you sit down and talk and talk with the parents sit next to the girl but dont hold hands ??

[KarateMann9000]

I've been wondering about that one too. Holding her hand is not an overkill, like making out would be. To me, holding hands seems okay, and I don't think I would strangle anyone who held my daughters hand (if I had a daughter)

[GREENDAY7889]

wow im so nervous meting my girls parents for the first time tomorrow so scary

[Teddisoulja]

So how did it go..?

[samiii4991]

Hey, I'm dating a girl, and, while at her parents house, she likes to put her hand on my knee. In front of her parents, I don't hold her hand, nor do I show any affection. What do you think? I don't want to move away from her, but I want to let her know that I respect her parents to not show affection w/her at that time.

[gokumssj1]

the worst part is that the dad knows you want to get in her pants eventually lol :P

[Alpineallstar]

So true, my GF dad is always giving me that akward look lol.

[7blOOds7]

dude:))...every girl's father acts like that...he was ur age too:))...and he knows business:))

[WerdddoT]

Yah. It really puts us guys at a disadvantage, because he was at this stage at one point to. I say that arkady39 is right. You basicly just want to get on their good side.

[mejiaman5000]

great

[jadedmasquerade]

but what if their daughter is affectionate against you in front of her parents?

[cheyene97]

hey how can im trying to hook up with this girl but her bros are so jealus. she dont even want me to meet them what can i do. i do want to be cool with all here fam....

[likecrunchyness]

I hope people take that advice. It's all about respect. When you earn a parent's respect-- it earns definite bonus points.

[lastdon85]

it almost sounds like you are tell us not to be ourself isent it allways better to be yourself and let other people decide if they like you or not?

[likecrunchyness]

Not with the parents. Always be respectful.

[MidsummerNightScream]

your not dating her parents why would you care if they like you for you or someone your pretending to be, you just need them to like you.

[cricotech]

LOLX

great comment you got there

[forseben]

i think its very open hearted how you spend the time to do all these videos!

very reasuring thanks!!!!

[osmanca]

This is good advice, Arkady. But I'm concerned about one thing. If the girl knows the guy as a glib, smart and outspoken person, would she be surprised to see him act so cautious? Would she find it insincere?

[kublkun]

yes there are but its alright its will be okay she will probably be happy that you respect her parents

[cacita217]

i should of watch this earlyer

[IronRavin13]

that makes 2 of us ...

[alexngo159]

great tips! You always have great insights into this area.

[sgtconker]

Good answer Arkady. The Egyptian code was the same. If you want to get a higher status, better wait that your superiors ask you question: do not talk too much.

Phil

[mateor09]

THIS IS GREAT. but just curious how does that work vise versa when your a girl meeting the parents for the first time cuz sometimes im kinda nervous to bring a girl home to meet my parents?

[arkady39]

I believe that similar rules would apply.

Thanks for your kind words. I am glad you find these videos useful.

[kayumangingkaligatan]

Did all of these advice work for you? Are you now in a happy, commmitted relationhsip with an exceptional girl? ;-)

[arkady39]

I prefer to not make references to my personal life.

[gamefreak20065]

should i keep eye contact with the parents?

[arkady39]

Generally, keeping eye contact with whoever you talk is a sign of courtesy and confidence, so you should. Of course, like in any other situation - you shouldn't stare.

[bleujae1]

so if they ask you what you want to do or your goals are, what do you say if you dont know yet

[arkady39]

Great question. I will address it one of my future videos real soon. Generally, if a girl asks you that, you should say - "I am not sure. We don't know each other well enough yet. I am open to anything - from casual dating to a lifetime partnership."

[bleujae1]

thanks alot, ya man im always scared when people ask me that question lol theres so many things out there

[arkady39]

You say that you have a few ideas and you are working on achieving them, and that at this point you don't like discussing the details.

[Tai02]

Great advice! I need to keep that in mind.

It´s always a polite response to the sepkticism of her parents :)

[arkady39]

Sure, and it is also honest which many people will find refreshing.

[Skylinesandsunsets]

Once again, your videos are filled with common sense. However, there's one point that you may have forgotten to mention: When meeting her parents, never touch upon the subject of religion or politics. Odds are, those discussions end up ugly and will sink your chances with her parents in nothing flat.

[demonknight66698]

Good point, just like when you go on a date you shouldn't talk about those subjects.

[Skylinesandsunsets]

It's also a good idea not to mention sex or illness, because not everyone is open to discussing that with others.

[osmanca]

Well, yes, it's best not to start talking about illnesses and pain. You don't want to come across as a whiny wimp. But you shouldn't treat it like a taboo if the subject comes up. The way you handle the subject can be a sign of maturity. A common illness can be a source of mutual sympathy. I've seen it in cancer survivors who have been introduced to each other (on occasions unrelated to cancer). Their solidarity is heartwarming.

[yenzlife]

Damn, Arkady! how do you know all these stuff that we can never ever think of?? did you make them up yourself? LOL, JK, great tips!

[pcnador]

great advice again and again

[tidalkyle123]

wow your like a girl genius! how do you do it?

[arkady39]

Thanks, guys!

[Tai02]

Well I guess this is the only time we can actually be nice! :)