"Now You Can Relax! A Collection of Conversation Starters to Prepare for Meeting His Parents"

2019.08.14 published

Talking to Your Partner's Parents is Nerve-Wracking...!

When it's time to visit your partner's parents to introduce your engagement, whether it’s during the face-to-face meeting, the betrothal ceremony, or dining together, there are many opportunities to talk with your partner's parents even after marriage during New Year’s, Golden Week, etc.＊

Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words while talking to your partner’s parents? Even if you've met several times, silences can feel awkward... And sometimes, you simply don't know what to talk about!

To help with such situations, I’ve created a list of conversation topics♡ With this, you shouldn't have to fear silence anymore!＊

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Conversation Starter Topics with His Parents① Topics about Him

Parents will definitely not make a sour face when you talk about him◎ Focus on stories from his childhood＊

Stories about when he was born (Was it a difficult birth? Was he big when he was born? (Is he the same size now as back then?) Did he cry at night, etc.)

Stories about his early childhood (What was he like? What was his first word? Favorite toy? Who was he closest to, etc.)

Stories about his primary school years (Did he take extracurricular activities? Favorite classes? Least favorite classes? Favorite TV show? Favorite games? What was he obsessed with, etc.)

Stories from his middle school years (Was he part of any club activities?)

Stories from his high school years (Did he have a rebellious phase? Did he have a part-time job, etc.?)

Discussions about his personality (Is he kind, and has he always been kind? How does he compare to when he was younger? Is he close with his parents, etc.?)

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Conversation Starter Topics with His Parents② Topics about the Parents

Topics about his parents, like their hobbies or how they met, are best to ask about＊ Try to bring up topics that they seem comfortable discussing◎

Discussion about their hobbies (When did they start? What motivated them? How often do they do it? What are the good aspects? What are the challenges? How to get started? How do they spend their holidays, etc.)

Stories about how they met (Where they are from, how they met, details about their wedding, honeymoon, places they lived, where they went for dates, etc.)

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Conversation Starter Topics with His Parents③ Food Topics

Food is a versatile topic that can be used for any conversation＊ Knowing their favorite foods or dishes can be useful later when choosing restaurants or gift ideas, so it's recommended to remember that◎

Discussions about ingredients (Favorite foods, dislikes, seasonal items, unusual items, etc.)

Discussions about cooking (Favorite and least favorite dishes, specialties, kitchen tools, etc.)

Discussions about restaurants (Delicious places, places they want to revisit, places they want to go, etc.)

Additionally, bringing a small gift is recommended♡

Just having one gift can lighten the mood, and topics like "How cute!" or "Delicious♡" can make the conversation lively♩

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Conversation Starter Topics with His Parents④ Electronics Topics

Electronics are something everyone uses, so they might be able to share recommendations◎ It’s a safe topic, but since it's something we use every day, it could surprisingly lead to exciting discussions!?

Discussions about electronics (What do they like about certain products? Are they easy or hard to use? What electronics do they want? Discussions on the latest gadgets.)

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Conversation Starter Topics with His Parents⑤ Sports Topics

Sports topics are also safe and easy to talk about♩ Even if you don’t know much about a sport, show interest and ask various questions◎

Discussions about sports (What sports do they like? Favorite athletes? Rules? Sports they played, etc.)

Talk a Lot with Your Partner’s Parents for a Good Impression♡

It can be nerve-wracking to talk to your partner's parents, but it's a great opportunity to hear many stories about him, as well as experiences from them as life mentors.

Let’s enrich our conversation topics and enjoy our time together♩

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