5 ways to woo your in-laws (see pics)

Whether you have met them before or are meeting them for the first time, impressing your in-laws is something we all hope to achieve. Not only will your actions reflect the type of person you are but they will also set the foundation of your relationship with them in the future. You could be dealing with the type of people who consider themselves to be modern day royalty, or you could be dealing with completely different one, either way, preparing yourself is a must so that you can get a smooth start in your life. Be natural and be on your best behaviour. First impressions are formed fast and are a bear to budge. Beef up with these tips to woo the in-laws.Gifts- Bringing a hostess gift is common courtesy in most circles. When you are going for a dinner at your future in-laws' house, it's a non-negotiable. This is where your research comes in handy. Be creative or crafty and remember that anything homemade scores points. Remember gifts represent your personality so choose the gift accordingly.Show your special skills- Always try to show your special skills to your in-laws. Be it your cooking skill or artistic one, don't forget to display them. Even a nice cup of tea or coffee can impress your in-laws. But be careful too much showing can even harm your impression. Never do anything in which you are not confident about, it can be risky. Talk about future plans- You can discuss your future plans with your new family as a part of the first day conversations. Plans of buying a new house, big car, investments and family holidays will impress them a lot, as they would be convinced that you are a visionary. For males, it will surely gonna help you to impress your lady love's family members. It will portray your ambitious side and will attract a lot of praise from the elder members who will realise that the future of their daughter is in safe hands.Put forward all your points- Clear everything, which need to cleared. Any small information can lead to a big misunderstanding in future. Do not leave anything to imagination. Clear out any doubts or questions you have about anything right at the outset, preferably on the first day itself. It could be anything from late working hours, social life, habits. Remember to tell everything in a casual and preferably, funny way, so that it doesn't sound too heavy to digest.Networking with all- Try to talk to everyone in the family. Giving equal importance to all the members in the family will leave a good impression of you. Make sure you introduce yourself to each and every member of the family, from the youngest to the eldest. Communication skills are pivotal. This will impress your in-laws as they will feel you are humble and respect that fact you are into a new family now. To the yappy family dog, bratty little brothers, neighbours, waiters and whomever else you encounter during your time together. It's important to remember that how you act towards other people — even pets, who are often like family members to their owners — is one of the clues to what you're really like “off camera”.