I'm meeting my girlfriend's parents for the first time next weekend. They invited me for dinner I'm going to do my best to make a good impression on them, but I'm really nervous. Any advice? Coach Make an effort dress nicely, and make sure you take them a small gift, such as flowers or chocolates make some nice comments about their home, the food, etc., but don't overdo it. You ought to let them do the talking at first. The most important thing, however, is just to be yourself