Fill in the Blanks "to - infinitive" or gerundOnline version Read and complete the text. by Ma. Guadalupe Torres Pelcastre 1 show give do Making know go tried ask arriving be about makes to asking Meeting Looking offered meet liked talking doing a good impression on the parents your partner's parents for the first time can be stressful . We interviewed three people who survived ! Here is their advice . Rhonda Smith , age 26 ? I was really nervous the first time I met my boyfriend's parents . back , there was nothing to worry about . They wanted everything about me , so they asked me a lot of questions . I not to give my views on politics or controversial subjects , though . Of course , you have to yourself , so if they ask you a complicated question , you have to an honest answer . One other piece of advice I would give is : be punctual . Parents always hate people late . ' Will Mansell , age 29 ? My advice is ? dress to impress' . I wore a suit to my girlfriend's parents for the first time . I think it really made a good impression . They didn't want their daughter to out with someone who wore an old T - shirt and jeans . Make sure you shake her father's hand firmly . This shows that you aren't a weak man . I also to help my girlfriend's mother in the kitchen . She that . Lay the table , or the washing up , for example . Her mother will think you're great ! ' Bob Tate , age 30 ? I think the most important thing is to your girlfriend's parents that you have a deep interest in her . You can do this by questions about when she was a little girl . Parents never get tired of their children . This tactic also you more relaxed , because you aren't talking about yourself . Before you go to their house , your girlfriend what her parents like . If you find some common interests , conversation will be easier . '