British families.

Torry_Quine

Riley_G said:

I stepped on a plug. Never ever going to do that again!

Since I am meeting my boyfriends mother over skype. I am thinking of sending her an afternoon tea on deliveroo or something. or is that too formal?

Ouch. 
Afternoon tea sounds lovely I'm sure that would be appreciated. 

Mojisola

Riley_G said:

Since I am meeting my boyfriends mother over skype. I am thinking of sending her an afternoon tea on deliveroo or something. or is that too formal?

As long as she's not on a gluten-free diet, that sounds like a good idea.

You're living in England but you've got your American 'norms'- don't lose yourself completely while trying to be English.

Riley_G

Emmia said:

Riley_G said:

I stepped on a plug. Never ever going to do that again!

Since I am meeting my boyfriends mother over skype. I am thinking of sending her an afternoon tea on deliveroo or something. or is that too formal?

I think its lovely, but for me a bit OTT (it puts pressure on) - just have a coffee, it's an informal meet & greet really. 

I see your point. I just wanted to make a good impression. 

bouicca21

I think afternoon tea is a bit OTT - but would be great once lockdown 2 is over (if it ever is).

Whitstable is on the Kent coast, famous for oysters.  Lovely place to visit (once you can).  

Savvy_Sue

I agree afternoon tea might be a bit OTT at this stage, but ASK YOUR BF especially as presumably it will be going on his credit card! And the full works will be pricey. 

He may say "Yes Mum would love that" or not ...

Riley_G

Savvy_Sue said:

I agree afternoon tea might be a bit OTT at this stage, but ASK YOUR BF especially as presumably it will be going on his credit card! And the full works will be pricey. 

He may say "Yes Mum would love that" or not ...

I have money, I would use my Chase visa not my boyfriends credit card.

Mojisola said:

Riley_G said:

Since I am meeting my boyfriends mother over skype. I am thinking of sending her an afternoon tea on deliveroo or something. or is that too formal?

As long as she's not on a gluten-free diet, that sounds like a good idea.

You're living in England but you've got your American 'norms'- don't lose yourself completely while trying to be English.

If I was back home, I would have baked and had his mom round and made cake and coffee myself.

Mojisola

Riley_G said:

If I was back home, I would have baked and had his mom round and made cake and coffee myself.

I would tell her that and say, as that's not possible, you're doing the next best thing by sending her cakes.

Riley_G

Mojisola said:

Riley_G said:

If I was back home, I would have baked and had his mom round and made cake and coffee myself.

I would tell her that and say, as that's not possible, you're doing the next best thing by sending her cakes.

Good idea

OTT or not? I'll go with the general

Savvy_Sue

Have you got time to make something you can post?

Riley_G

Savvy_Sue said:

Have you got time to make something you can post?

It is not till Wednesday (Boyfriends Birthday tuesday) I could UPS her something, She lives in Windermere.