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| July 01, 2004 | Trench, Brooke Le Poer | COPYRIGHT 2004 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

When your new man decides it's time to show you off, here's what it means when your first intro is to ...

* His buddies. Many guys need the thumbs-up from their crew before they'll officially agree to be your boyfriend. These are the people he feels know him best and whose opinions (about you) weigh most heavily on him. The good news for you is that this is the group you probably have the most in common with, so you'll likely be able to click easily.

* His family. This is a rarity, but on the bright side, it means he likes his family enough to include them in his social life. Plus, it's infinitely harder for a guy to walk away when you're in with his kin, so he's very interested. However, be prepared: If their bond is tight, they may exert a strong influence over his life.

* His colleagues. When you meet his coworkers first, you can assume two things. He's formed tight friendships with them, and his career plays a big role in his life--professionally and socially. Long hours, anyone? Another option that isn't as great: He has been burned before and is introducing you to workmates first (instead of ...

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