Meeting the Girlfriends family

Question

Hello,

I am new to this site, well, actually signed up in April but just don't seem to get time to get online.

Anyway, I am hoping that some of you's would be kind enough to help me out. I am going on a trip to Ecuador in 2 weeks to meet my Girlfriends family for the first time.....

Are there any polite phrases that I could use.

I know some of the formal ways of greetings etc

But are there any others you's could see being of use. I know this question could provide unlimited answers, but I am nervous (and desperate haha)

Regards and Thanks

Matt

"some of you" for our English students..."you could see" - 0074b507, Nov 21, 2010

Bienvenido al foro. Welcome to the forum. - 0074b507, Nov 21, 2010

Answer 1

Here's a couple of links that might help

Being polite in spanish

Flashcards

Thank you for the links, certainly is alot to take in within 2 weeks :-) - macca124, Nov 21, 2010

Answer 2

I'm not a native but I found this link Ecuador Customs and scroll down a bit to find the good stuff. Things like bring flowers, but not lilies or marigolds. Use the appropriate greeting for the time of day buenos dias, buenos tardes and buenos noches, use the correct honorific (Señor/Señora) and shake hands keeping eye contact. Be prepared to kiss at that right check (without actually touching) if the Señora offers it.

Watch your girlfriend and take her advice. With my wife's family, she won't leave until she has said goodbye to everybody individually. You will want to have a goodbye phrase or two.

Answer 3

use the ustedes form.

hola uds., como estan? (hello, how are you?)

encantado (pleasure to meet you)