dinner dad&bf... etiquette?

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Registered: 08-13-2004
dinner dad&bf... etiquette?
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Wed, 11-16-2005 - 7:56pm
Ok, I would like some opinions on the etiquette of this situation... I'm going to dinner with just my father and the guy that I'm seeing, and as petty as this sounds, who is it proper to sit by? This is a new relationship and my dad is one of my best friends and we are extremely close. My first instinct is to sit on my dad's side, but some people have told me no, sit with my boyfriend! Which is right? Thanks for your opinion!
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Registered: 04-14-2003
Wed, 11-16-2005 - 7:59pm
If you get a table for 4 you sit between your father and your boyfriend. If you get a booth you sit next to your boyfriend and face your father.
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Registered: 04-15-2003
Thu, 11-17-2005 - 1:47pm

why not ask your dad beforehand if he minds if you sit next to your boyfriend as it might be a little nervewracking for your boyfriend to be meeting your dad (or have they already met)? In any case your boyfriend might derive some comfort that you sit by him.


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