How to Impress Your Malayalee In-laws
You may be from Kerala or you may be from a different state but if you want to get into a matrimonial alliance with someone from Kerala, it is important that your traditional Malayalee in-laws should be approving of you. These are a few things you can do to impress your in laws.
Clothes: People of Kerala are traditional at heart and are very simple people. Also, they are very proud of their attire. Even in modern times, you will see women wearing the traditional Kerala sari and men wearing the lungi or the ‘mundu’. Therefore, if you want to impress your in-laws, it is advisable to dress traditionally and modestly when you are around them. If a girl wears the Kerala sari, she is sure to win the heart of her Malayalee mother-in-law. Even more so, during festivals, the girl or the boy must try to dress in traditional Kerala style.
Language: Kerala people love their language. If you can learn Malayalam, nothing like it. If not, given that Malayalam is a difficult language to speak, learning a few common day-to-day terms can do the trick. “Kandathil santhosham” (nice to meet you) or “Nandi” (thank you) can be easy to remember.
Food: Kerala is famous for its delicious cuisine. Girls should learn to make a few staple dishes such as ‘dosa’, ‘idli sambar with coconut chutney’ (thenga chammanthi), ‘appams’ (pancakes), ‘aviyal’ (mixed vegetables) or the hot favourite ‘fish molly’. You can even ask your mother-in-law for her favourite recipes as this is a good way of showing respect.
Culture: In Kerala, people deeply value their culture and traditions and celebrate festivals like Onam with great enthusiasm. Therefore, if you proactively participate in the festivities along with your Malayalee in-laws, you are bound to win a place in their hearts. Also, your in-laws may be ardent lovers of art, be it performing arts such as music, dance, drama or literature. You can impress them by taking them out for stage shows of ‘mohiniyaattam’ (enchantress’s dance) or ‘koodiyattom’ (Sanskrit drama).
Movies: Kerala people are also very fond of movies and Malayalam television serials. Your mother-in-law may be a devoted follower of primetime Malayalam TV shows like ‘Amma’ or ‘Sthreedhanam’. You can watch these daily soaps together with her thereby instantly bonding with her. Ask your spouse about the favourite movie stars of your in-laws. Maybe you can take your in-laws out for a movie of their favourite actor.
Manners and Etiquettes: A perfect gentleman is what your father-in-law would always expect you to be. While all in-laws would want the groom to treat their daughter right, things are particularly tricky with Malayalee in-laws. Kerala has a tradition of respecting its women and has been traditionally free of evils like female foeticide. If you are a boy and you have to impress your Malayalee in-laws, you should be particularly respectful towards women including your partner as well as your mother-in-law.
These are few basic things which can serve as an ice-breaker between you and your Malayalee in-laws. For your Kerala matrimony to succeed, it is necessary to have your in-laws by your side. Try these steps and strengthen your bond with them for the lifetime.
Clothes: People of Kerala are traditional at heart and are very simple people. Also, they are very proud of their attire. Even in modern times, you will see women wearing the traditional Kerala sari and men wearing the lungi or the ‘mundu’. Therefore, if you want to impress your in-laws, it is advisable to dress traditionally and modestly when you are around them. If a girl wears the Kerala sari, she is sure to win the heart of her Malayalee mother-in-law. Even more so, during festivals, the girl or the boy must try to dress in traditional Kerala style.
Language: Kerala people love their language. If you can learn Malayalam, nothing like it. If not, given that Malayalam is a difficult language to speak, learning a few common day-to-day terms can do the trick. “Kandathil santhosham” (nice to meet you) or “Nandi” (thank you) can be easy to remember.
Food: Kerala is famous for its delicious cuisine. Girls should learn to make a few staple dishes such as ‘dosa’, ‘idli sambar with coconut chutney’ (thenga chammanthi), ‘appams’ (pancakes), ‘aviyal’ (mixed vegetables) or the hot favourite ‘fish molly’. You can even ask your mother-in-law for her favourite recipes as this is a good way of showing respect.
Culture: In Kerala, people deeply value their culture and traditions and celebrate festivals like Onam with great enthusiasm. Therefore, if you proactively participate in the festivities along with your Malayalee in-laws, you are bound to win a place in their hearts. Also, your in-laws may be ardent lovers of art, be it performing arts such as music, dance, drama or literature. You can impress them by taking them out for stage shows of ‘mohiniyaattam’ (enchantress’s dance) or ‘koodiyattom’ (Sanskrit drama).
Movies: Kerala people are also very fond of movies and Malayalam television serials. Your mother-in-law may be a devoted follower of primetime Malayalam TV shows like ‘Amma’ or ‘Sthreedhanam’. You can watch these daily soaps together with her thereby instantly bonding with her. Ask your spouse about the favourite movie stars of your in-laws. Maybe you can take your in-laws out for a movie of their favourite actor.
Manners and Etiquettes: A perfect gentleman is what your father-in-law would always expect you to be. While all in-laws would want the groom to treat their daughter right, things are particularly tricky with Malayalee in-laws. Kerala has a tradition of respecting its women and has been traditionally free of evils like female foeticide. If you are a boy and you have to impress your Malayalee in-laws, you should be particularly respectful towards women including your partner as well as your mother-in-law.
These are few basic things which can serve as an ice-breaker between you and your Malayalee in-laws. For your Kerala matrimony to succeed, it is necessary to have your in-laws by your side. Try these steps and strengthen your bond with them for the lifetime.
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