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10 Things Not to Say When You Meet The Parents

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10 Things Not to Say When You Meet The Parents

1. "You’re just as sexy as your daughter."

2. "Have you thought about trying that new wrinkle cream?"

3. (If they smoke) "Have you heard that smoking causes cancer?"

4. "Should we just get take out instead?"

5. "I just backed into a car in your driveway. It wasn’t yours, was it?"

6. "Should I cook instead?"

7. "Do you mind if I sleep in (girlfriend/boyfriend) room tonight?"

8. "Your house could really use a new coat of paint."

9. "Good thing I ate before I came over."

10. "That shelf doesn’t look straight; did you put it up yourself?"

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