The simplest stories work best
- "This is Anna, a friend from the city"
- "We met through friends a while ago"
- "She was free this weekend and wanted to come"
Three things to agree before the day
- Her name, and whether she uses her own
- How long you have known each other
- What she does, in one sentence
The questions that come
"How did you meet?" and "Are you two together?" are the usual ones. Agree the answers; "we are friends" is true on the day and needs no follow-up.
What not to invent
Do not invent an engagement, a long relationship or a shared past the family will ask about next year. A friend at a family lunch is easy to explain later; a girlfriend who disappears is not.
Common questions
Will she act as my girlfriend?
She follows the introduction you agree, within the platonic rules. Most clients find "a friend" works better than a romance.
What if someone asks directly?
Agree the answer beforehand. She never brings up the arrangement herself.
Should I tell her about my family?
Yes — five names and who is who is usually enough.