Notice to recently formed couples who are preparing to spend the first Christmas in the company of the in-laws, the dating application Bumble reveals its three tips to maximize the chances of making a good impression on your side.
The end of year celebrations are times conducive to living together. While some take advantage of the period to see their old friends again, others favor this time of year to return to their family home. If you met your other half during the year, it is very likely that you will consider spending your first Christmas with your in-laws. According to the dating app Bumblethis is the case for more than a third (38%) of new French couples: they will meet their partner’s parents for the first time at Christmas.
A situation which seems quite normal but which can also be a source of stress for many. Still according to the results of the survey commissioned by Bumble, almost half (49%) of those surveyed feel stressed about meeting their in-laws. To put all the chances on their side to make a good impression on the parents of their other half, Bumble shares three wise tips.
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Christmas meal: how to stay safe in front of your in-laws?
For many, it is this feeling of wanting to impress guests that may be the cause of a form of stress. According to the study, 6 out of 10 French people (61%) feel obliged to impress their in-laws. Bumble suggests that theyopt for a delicious, gluten-free homemade log by Nina Métayer in partnership with the dating application whose recipe is available on the site delicatesserie.com or even in following the steps described in the video below. Those less comfortable with baking can be reassured, this is not the only way to make a good impression at Christmas.
Bumble therefore suggests take an interest through your partner in the interests and traditions that are close to the heart of your in-laws. A question of common sense which can nevertheless make it possible to identify ideas for interesting conversations but also taboo subjects which should be avoided at the table. Those who are most stressed about meeting the in-laws during the Christmas meal can also take the lead by meeting one or two of their members before the event.
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Ideal for having allies at the holiday dinner. Finally, and always according to the tips shared by Bumble, it is important to be attentive to your speech when talking about your own family. Indeed, if it is natural to draw parallels with your own clan during this Christmas meal, it is better not to overdo it at the risk of establishing a climate of competition between the two tribes.
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