Waiting for the man to proactively propose: the dowry for marriage should be proposed by the man, which is beneficial for further discussion.
Talking about dowries directly: Speak frankly and sincerely about your requirements for dowries.
Mainly based on local customs: generally determined according to the female's customs.
1. Wait for the male party to proactively propose
The dowry for marriage has always been a problem that troubles the newlyweds. Generally, the dowry is proposed by the groom, so it is best to wait for him to propose it first. This way, they are the proactive party psychologically and more conducive to future negotiations.
2. Directly discuss dowries
If the woman has her own requirements for the amount of dowry, she can directly state them, which is more frank. If one always twists and turns and speaks vaguely, it is easy to waste both parties' time and create unnecessary suspicion.
3. Mainly based on local customs
Some regions have customs related to dowries, and some parents may have specific numbers such as 88888, 99999, etc. in order to get a good dowry. So we can also discuss related matters based on the local custom of dowries. If the customs of the male and female regions are different, it can be further discussed by the parents of both parties. Generally, the custom of dowry is determined based on the customs of the female party's family.
Of course, if the bride's family is not very satisfied with the dowry given by the groom, they can tell the groom what the customs here are and what the amount is, and the groom will understand. Both men and women can further discuss the amount of the dowry.