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What are some good examples of dads embarrassing their children? Malti replied. When your daughter?s boyfriend comes by to pick her up and take her to dinner, ask him where they?re going to eat. No matter what he says, respond with: ?Oh. She always farts a lot after we eat that kind of food. You may want to pick a different place, if you plan on doing anything afterwards. Or bring an air freshener.? The key is to not laugh as you say it. Act like you?re serious? Like you?re really concerned about her gas problem. Option two is to say this when they tell you where they?re eating: ?Sounds good! We were looking for a place to eat too. We?ll be there right after you, but we?ll pretend we don?t know you. Wouldn?t want to embarrass you.? Then go to the restaurant yourself and sit near them. I may or may not have done this to my own teen a few years ago.