BREAK THE ICE LIKE THIS
Tell him that you were excited to meet him ever since you heard about him from your daughter. Another way of starting the conversation could be that if he had any problems in finding way to your home. Do ask him about what he liked in your daughter. It will help you in perceiving his thinking level. Talk about family to sense his family values on the reaction. This will make the guy at ease and easy to open up with you. Do talk like which movie is the latest hit for the youth. He will relate to you.

MUST ASK QUESTIONS
Every parent has some expectations from their son in laws or they are looking for certain qualities. They know their daughter well and they just don’t want to take any chances when it’s the matter of her life’s happiness. Some must knows are
1. Where did he complete his studies from? How much did he study or what about the professional educational background? Education does reflect on person’s personality. We all know that DU is definitely better than any private board. So the place has its own advantages over education edge.
2. Where are his parents and what they do?
3. Do ask about rest of the family members in his family and try to get maximum general information in regard to the family.
4. Will his parents agree upon their son’s marriage with a girl of his choice or do they believe in arranged marriage?
5. When the boy can arrange a meeting between his parents and your family?

THE FINANCIAL POSITION
It looks very awkward and rude if you ask about the financial status of the guy directly and will definitely make you look small in front of your daughter. Handle this issue very carefully but don’t ignore it as it is very important for any parent to know that the guy their daughter is marrying is of reasonable financial status and his future is secure financially. You can ask about his father’s profession. It can give you a rough idea about the status of the family. Are the siblings studying or occupied in a job or a business of their own can also help you in this regard. You can also ask about the promotion chances in the career he has chosen. Make sure you ask all this in a light manner.

THINGS TO AVOID
1. Don’t disclose anything about the visit to neighbors.
2. Don’t joke on his looks or clothes.
3. Don’t ask that if his household expenses are borne by him.
4. Even if the guy belongs to a low status family, don’t make him feel small just because he is not in equal terms where money is concerned.

When its time to say goodbye, do tell him that it was nice meeting him. Don’t forget to tell him to come again.
GOOD LUCK!