text: what to do and what not to? meeting my girlfrinds parents for the first time at a dinner this weekend and she means a lot. help please. ps- they r from southern england. communication is the power word here.  talk with the girlfriend and she what their likes and dislikes are, then stay away from the dislikes and make a point to bring up items that interest them.  do not sound rehearsed.  just be yourself!  you'll do just fine!  be confident.  remember first impressions.  dad will be looking for a confident guy, of course mom too.  are you grandchildren material?  that's what they will be looking at.  oh a nice appearance will be nice, but don't over do it.  again, be yourself!  good luck!