Whether betrothal and dowry are considered together depends on the local customs and traditions. In the past, when a man came to propose a marriage, he would bring a prepared dowry to the woman's house to express his sincerity in marrying her. Nowadays, most young people are free to date or go on blind dates. When their relationship is mature, they will express their intention to get married. When proposing a marriage, it is more of a formality, and they usually choose to give a dowry during the proposal or engagement.
Precautions for the groom to propose to the bride's family
1. Pay attention to appearance: DRESS neatly and beautifully.
2. Don't be empty handed: bring some small gifts as a sign of respect from elders.
3. Respect: Try to accommodate the opinions raised by the female party's family and follow the rules, otherwise it is easy to get into a deadlock if there is a disagreement.
4. Cannot be late: It's best to leave early and arrive a little earlier. If you are late due to traffic congestion or other factors, the other party will have a bad impression of you and think you are not punctual.
5. Number of proposed relatives: When proposing to someone, you can bring your parents and siblings, but remember that the number must be even.