Ask about their hobbies and interests. You might think it is a very basic question to ask, a lot can be deduced from the reply you receive. If you might be met with a person with completely different interests or hobbies might be difficult to live with.
Ask him about his relationship with his family, their traditions, and how important they are to him. Share your own family values as well. It is not necessary to open up about your past in the first meeting itself as he doesn't know you, and he may end up judging you, which is not a fair deal.
Ask about the next meeting if you want to move forward. Arranged marriages tend to happen pretty quickly, so there's no time to beat around the bush. You can say something like, “I've really enjoyed spending time with you. I'd like to set up a second meeting. What do you think?”
As a typical Indian set-up of arranged marriage meeting, if the family is not that modern then you can think about wearing a nice kurti with plazo or leggings whichever you feel suits you most. Besides, you can also try some long suits or anarkali suits as well if you have any.
Tell them your dreams, hopes, expectations, mental health, political views. Discuss finances, children, values. Hiding information in order to make an arranged set-up work can lead to unhappiness and discontentment later on. So communicate everything that matters to you.
Choose the Right Time and Place : Find a calm, private moment where you can talk without distractions. Express Your Feelings : Start by sharing your feelings about marriage in general. Explain Your Perspective : Share why you're interested in an arranged marriage.
In arranged marriages, you assess compatibility in one meeting by discussing core values, life goals, family expectations, and interests. Observing their communication style, demeanor, and mutual respect is crucial.