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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Chapman chapter.

Meeting your S.O.’s parents is an important rite of passage.

It means that you two are taking the next step in your relationship and affirms a certain extent of commitment to each other and to your future.

If a guy wants you to meet his folks, it most likely means that he can see you two going somewhere, so you want to make sure you make a good first impression.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Dress nicely.

Don’t wear PacSun destroyed jean shorts with half of your bodacious booty hanging out.

2. Make conversation.

Use small talk starters, as boring as they can be, and try to find certain things they’re interested in to talk about.

3. Act natural.

Don’t stress too much. They might be just as nervous as you.

4. Censor yourself (a little).

While you want to be yourself, there’s no need to bring up how you and their son got shitfaced last Saturday.

5. Be confident.

Laugh, enjoy yourself, and show them what a beautiful woman you are.

You got this!