What would be a good gift for my girlfriend's parents (I'm meeting them for the first time)?

I'm meeting my girlfriend's parents for the first time. We’ve heard you should bring a gift, but we’re not sure what.



We’re traveling from New York to Edinburgh, Scotland, so the usual gifts of wine and flowers aren't suitable.



I don't want to look like I'm coming on too strong, so my gf and I think it would be best to get something from us both.



What do you think would be good? No flowers or wine!



Thanks.

What would be a good gift for my girlfriend's parents (I'm meeting them for the first time)?
Can you ask your girlfriend what they would like from NY that they have mentioned that you can bring them back? Some kind of a souvenier that you can bring them. I would say a box of chocolate, but I'm sure what they could get there is better.



Think about what they would want from NY that they can't get there. There has to be something there's so much in the city and to NY that's original that you can't find anywhere else. Talk to your girlfriend and ask her if they've mentioned anything to her about being in America and what they've talked about.



You can bring back perfume for her mother and if her father likes cigars maybe some cigars for him. What about a nice watch for him?



Ask her what her parents like and enjoy, She has to be able to give you some clues this way you know what to go on. It's impossible to know until you something about the people you're buying the present for.



I would talk to you girlfriend about what they like, is her mom a tea drinker, maybe get her some teas, candles, lotions, etc. For her dad, find out if he enjoys sports and if so, what kind. Find out if there's anything they ever wanted to do in NY or if they ever were interested in certain areas that you can bring them something from that area.



Good luck and I hope some of these ideas help!
Reply:One of my ex's grandparents live in Edin. Since I'm from Tennessee I took a Jack soaked cake in a tin. I know, sounds gross. They loved it. An american wheel of Cheddar could be kind of funny, but good. Instead of wine, you bring the cheese. It's a nice gift to open and share as an appetizer, while y'all get to know each other. (And if they serve brie, BTW, NEVER cut the soft tip off all for yourself, cut a slice like a piece of cake. The center is the prime bit. They will be impressed). Both the tin of cake and the cheese are totally wrapped, for easy carry overseas. If they like art, a book from one of the museums would be awesome (they are expensive to ship and museum published are sometimes hard to get (think current shows)) American Italian sausages?
Reply:Does your girlfriend know of anything the mother might collect or really like? My mom loves my artwork so my boyfriend (when we were dating) for christmas, bought her some frames that she needed certain sizes for, for my art, to hang. She cried! It's things to get to their hearts not just their wallets. Get them something meaningful. Also, when dads meet their daughters' boyfriends. They are very PROTECTIVE! it'll show them you are a guy but really care about their daughter AND them if you buy him something he can use. Dads don't always like candy, even though it's a nice and even funny touch depending on the candy they like. But also, if they're into a sport, get them something they can hang or get them a souvenir like a hat or coat even. Dads are harder to impress but don't forget about em!
Reply:Keep in mind that in Edinburgh they can get the best of chocolates, wines, and just about anything European that is best quality. Better to go with either something your girlfriend knows her mom likes or something very symbolic of New York.

Good Luck!
Reply:Well you can go ahead and take some choclates for them if they like or take something which they allways remember when they look at that may be a show piece



You can buy a clock and say may always good times stay with u it would be impressive any ways goood luck
Reply:Why don't you buy them a weekend away at some place they will enjoy. You two go with them so that you can relax at a neutral venue and get to know them. Why buy them something that they may not want, need or like
Reply:get a small gift..maybe a crystal clock..i go for Waterford..the "gift" they will be remembered is how gracious you were..how well you spoke of their daughter..that you let them tell stories of her as a child..and your smile and your manners
Reply:Since they are from Scotland, maybe they would enjoy something distinctly New York or American. Some kind of souvenir maybe. The best gift you can give them is by showing them how much you love and appreciate their daughter.
Reply:Does a Rolls Royce fit into your budget?

Ask if they will come to dinner with the two of your at their favorite restaurant. The best gift someone can give is their time.
Reply:A box of good cookies.
Reply:Ask your girlfriend if her family likes candy. A high end brand box of candy like Perugina Chocolates is impressive and something that everyone may enjoy. Also easy to pack. If you can afford it and will be visiting for a few days, you may want to treat the family to dinner at a nice restaurant. Other gifts are a nice CD or DVD collection of music or films the family likes. Once again, check with your girlfriend as to her family's taste. You don't want to buy a heavy metal/rock CD if the family is into jazz or classical music. While visiting, be observant of the family's social style and be very attentive to your girlfriend; offer to help out and be neat (no towels on the bathroom floor). When you return home, be sure to send a thank you note for the family's hospitality. That's a lot of brownie points (American expression) and more important than the gift. If you can't think of anything to get before you go, observe how the family lives and what they enjoy during your visit for ideas and then have a nice gift sent to them along with your thank you note when you return home. I sent a friend a unique picture frame after attending her wedding. When I found out from her mom she used it to frame one of her wedding pictures, I was so happy I had waited and did not buy towels (she received over 20 sets).