How to prepare for mother-in-law from India!?

Question

What do they expect?

What do they want?

What are do's and dont's?

any other info welcomed.

Thank you!

Answer 1

I m n indian so i will definitely help u out..though indian society has changed alot but atill few things r not goin to change..

1. Greet them in indian way and they will be more than happy.

2.If u have learnt some kind of indian food then go ahead..If  she cooks in the kitchen help her out that time.

3.If u can wear indian clothes sometimes, then i think she will be impressed with u.Try not over expose when u wear western clothes.

4.Keep ur house nice and clean

5. dont forget to give them her a nice gift

6.Most important, when she is with ur husband try to leave her alone with him most of the time so that she could talk comfortably..

Answer 2

Who is she, a god? She is just a person, treat her as such, as you would anyone you like and respect.

Answer 3

are yaar... very easy

1. Chane ke jhar pe chada de ( Appricate her  < LOL >.)

2. Send some Gift as per her likeing.

3. Talk more about spriutaluty.

4. at time speak negetive about yopur GF as per her thought..

KILLA FATAH ( won the fight ).. Jhanda Gar De ( Marry her )

Ballee balle please dont forget to call me ??

Answer 4

Call verizon

Answer 5

Hi,

Sonia has got it right .. and call her MOM whenever possible..

if she is religious .. try to take part in few ceremonies or poojas...

Cheers

Answer 6

Well, in the first place a mother in-law is a mother in-law, Indian or whatever nationality. The most important thing for any mother in-law is to see that you treat her son “well”…

And here is where the dilemma starts.

If she is old-fashioned and traditionally orientated she probably expects different things from her daughter in-law than a modern woman with occidental ideas.

So in the first place it might be a great help to find out WHO is this woman. Okay, you know that she is your husbands’ mother, but you should know if she is traditional or modern.  

Does she wear traditional Indian clothes or western clothes?

Has she studied? And when, where did she study?

Did she ever go abroad or will this be her first time?

Did she ever work outside her home?

Is she religious?

Get a clue WHO she really is.

Because sometimes we commit the great mistake and think that somebody who comes to visit us from India must be automatically an old fashioned person who does not understand and approve the life we live abroad.

But in many cases we find out that this is absolutely not true.

Many of Indian women have actively fought for their rights and equality, studied and worked during all their life and are more open-minded than you imagine.

In the case she is traditional, I do suggest to be more “light” than usually. But you should not play a role, which is not yours at all. I mean, don´t act like an actress in the theatre. You are just the way you are and you won´t appear to be a totally different person.

Just be nice with her and respect her and show her that you do love and care for your husband (her son), which is the most important for her.

If she is traditional you won´t be wearing the tightest jeans and shortest skirts.

Treat her like you would treat your own mom when she comes to stay with you for a visit.

And in the case she is really unbearable… well, close your ears and do as if you would listen and smile… she will be away soon again…

Good luck!