#alternate alternate Mail Online Search publisher Mail Online Science RSS feed Latest Science Stories RSS feed MailOnline - news, sport, celebrity, science and health stories [USEMAP:gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw== ] * Home * News * U.S. * Sport * TV&Showbiz * Australia * Femail * Health * Science * Money * Video * Travel * DailyMailTV * Discounts + TUI + Boohoo + Groupon + Argos + Very + First Choice + Travelodge + Debenhams + Nike + John Lewis + Currys + River Island + My Profile + Logout + Login * Latest Headlines * Science * My Profile * Logout * Login [DailyMail.png] Monday, Jan 6th 2020 4PM 7°C 7PM 5°C 5-Day Forecast Advertisement show ad Want to get on with the mother-in-law? Make sure you stand up to her: Taking an assertive approach will persuade them you make an intended spouse happy * Study of 738 Greek-Cypriots identified best approaches to win over in-laws * The 'I am right for your child' tactic said to help persuade doubting parents * Study found worst strategy was to avoid dealing with the in-laws yourself * Discovered it may actually be easier to win over mothers than fathers By Colin Fernandez for the Daily Mail Published: 00:08 GMT, 15 October 2015 | Updated: 15:21 GMT, 1 February 2016 * * * * * * e-mail * 261 shares 110 View comments If your future mother-in-law thinks you’re not suitable for her darling son or daughter, don’t shower her with gifts and compliments – stand up to her instead. Scientists have found that the best way to win over future in-laws is to take an assertive approach and directly persuade them you will make your intended spouse happy. It may seem counter-intuitive, but this tactic – dubbed the ‘I am right for your child’ approach – helped win over doubting fathers and mothers, a study found. Scientists have found that the best way to win over future in-laws is to take an assertive approach and directly persuade them you will make your intended spouse happy (file picture) Scientists have found that the best way to win over future in-laws is to take an assertive approach and directly persuade them you will make your intended spouse happy (file picture) Scientists have found that the best way to win over future in-laws is to take an assertive approach and directly persuade them you will make your intended spouse happy (file picture) THE SEVEN TACTICS The study of 738 Greek-Cypriots found seven approaches that were most likely to be used to win over in-laws ‘I am right for your child’: Show prospective parents-in-law how good they are as mates ‘I do not deserve this!’ :Demonstrate to parents that they do not warrant their rejection ‘Why don’t you like me?’: Determine why parents disapprove and try to change mind 'No confrontation’: in which they can ‘You have to accept the situation!’: Threaten the parents by suggesting they risk never seeing their grandchildren Inviting them for dinner and buying gifts. ‘Tell them I am good’ tactic in which the partner is drafted in to persuade their own parents of their lover’s virtues. The worst strategy was to avoid dealing with the in-laws yourself and instead to ask your sweetheart to lobby on your behalf. The researchers dubbed this tactic the ‘tell them I’m good’ method. And despite the traditional view of the judgmental mother-in-law, the study found that it may actually be easier to win over mothers than fathers. In his research paper, Professor Menelaos Apostolou said that children frequently choose mates who do not appeal to their parents. For instance, they may fall for individuals who are physically attractive, while their parents are more concerned with social standing and family background. He said: ‘Parents do not always find their children’s mate choices to comply with their own preferences and engage in manipulation in order to drive away undesirable boyfriends and girlfriends. He added: ‘To avoid this situation, individuals engage in counter manipulation in order to change their prospective parents-in-law’s minds to accept them as mates for their children.’ RELATED ARTICLES * Previous * 1 * 2 * Next * [2D6A51DC00000578-0-image-a-29_1444847829113.jpg] A bump on the head as a child 'increases the risk of... [0058C54900000258-0-image-m-4_1444857380191.jpg] Does the 'cuddle hormone' hold the key to a happy marriage?... * [2B9F0AB600000578-0-image-a-26_1444760808440.jpg] Do YOU have the X Factor? Take the personality test that... Share this article Share The study of 738 Greek-Cypriots identified approaches that were most likely to be used to win over in-laws, which Professor Apostolou grouped into seven tactics. First was the ‘I am right for your child’ tactic, in which suitors demonstrate to the prospective parents-in-law how good they are as mates for their children. Following this came the ‘I do not deserve this!’ strategy, in which they demonstrate to their mate’s parents that they do not warrant their rejection. Despite the traditional view of the judgmental mother-in-law, the study found that it may actually be easier to win over mothers than fathers (file picture) Despite the traditional view of the judgmental mother-in-law, the study found that it may actually be easier to win over mothers than fathers (file picture) Despite the traditional view of the judgmental mother-in-law, the study found that it may actually be easier to win over mothers than fathers (file picture) Third most common was the ‘Why don’t you like me?’ approach, in which suitors try to determine why the parents disapprove and try to change their minds. Other tactics include ‘No confrontation’ and ‘You have to accept the situation!’ in which they can threaten the parents by suggesting they risk never seeing their grandchildren. There was also the ‘Approach’ strategy, in which lovers try to grow closer to the in-laws by inviting them for dinner and buying gifts. Finally there is the ‘Tell them I am good’ tactic in which the partner is drafted in to persuade their own parents of their lover’s virtues. Professor Apostolou also questioned 414 Greek-Cypriot parents to find out how effective the tactics were in the battle to win their hearts. The ‘I am right for your child’ and ‘No confrontation’ tactics were the favourites whereas ‘approach’ and ‘Tell them I am good!’ were least likely to be successful. The results also suggest that mothers may be more likely to be won over than fathers. The study was far from perfect however. It was limited by the fact it relied on self-reported data and was based on a single culture, meaning its results may not apply readily across the board. 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I'm A Celebrity's Charlotte Crosby is branded a 'genius' by viewers for turning two tin cans into a makeshift HAIR STRAIGHTENER * Golden Globes 2020: Rachel Weisz stuns in a black velvet gown as she supports husband and Best Actor nominee Daniel Craig at ceremony * Golden Globes 2020: Gillian Anderson exudes elegance in a white cape gown as The Crown is nominated for Best Drama Series Glamorous * Modern Family star Sofia Vergara sets pulses racing as she slips into figure-hugging wine red gown for the Golden Globes Stunning * Salma Hayek looks like a bombshell in a busty blue and white Gucci design during the 77th annual Golden Globes Looking good * Eddie Murphy and fiancee Paige Butcher dazzle on red carpet at Golden Globes... as he's nominated for his work on Dolemite Is My Name Cosying up * Ashley Graham shows off her naked pregnant form as she assures fans she's 'still cooking folks' She's expecting her first child * 'I spent all my life hiding my body': Sam Smith marks personal milestone as they pose shirtless on idyllic boat trip Brave * Kelly Brook is killed off in just SIXTY seconds in Midsomer Murders as she stars as unlucky bride who is squeezed to death by her wedding corset * 'She's the person I've been waiting for': Olly Murs 'thankful' for new body-builder girlfriend as singer admits he'd 'fill the gaps' of break-up by 'partying' * Real Housewives Of Atlanta: NeNe Leakes finally makes up with Eva Marcille on trip after long feud * Paul McCartney goes for a dip in the ocean as he and swimsuit-clad wife Nancy Shevell enjoy romantic winter break in St Barts Making a splash * Alessandra Ambrosio shows off her washboard abs in a glamorous red bikini as she sunbathes aboard a yacht in Brazil Kicking back * Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden's daughter Raddix was born just 'before New Year's Eve'... after couple quietly announced birth * Tourism Australia pulls Kylie Minogue's $15million 'Matesong' ad aired in the UK amid the country's horrific bushfire crisis After a fortnight * Glamour amid chaos: Australian stars steal the show at Golden Globes while Russell Crowe stays Down Under amid raging bushfire crisis * Dakota Fanning exudes princess vibes in a mauve gown with puffy tulle sleeves at the Golden Globes Making an entrance in purple * Ellen DeGeneres sparkles in midnight blue suit with wife Portia de Rossi as she arrives to accept Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes * Russell Crowe misses the Golden Globes in LA to stay in Australia during the bushfire crisis - despite receiving his first major nomination in a decade * Golden Globes 2020: Annabelle Wallis looks the epitome of Hollywood glamour in a ruched black ballgown and sparkling diamond necklace * Dancing On Ice: 'Pensioners shouldn't be doing this' Trisha Goddard worries about competing aged 62 as she lands in skate-off after nasty tumble * Anthony Joshua displays his incredibly ripped physique as he boxes shirtless on the beach during Barbados break Fighting fit * DOI: Michael Barrymore discusses heartbreak after broken wrist forced him to quit... before Holly and Phil invite him to return next year * Disney animation Frozen II sets a new record as the highest-grossing animated film ever at $1.325BILLION at worldwide box office Popular * April Love Geary leaves little to the imagination in a thong swimsuit as she frolics in the water on holiday with fiance Robin Thicke iPhone App Promo Advertisement M&S L'ÉTÉ M&S Redonnez du peps à votre style! 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