My wife comes from a fairly conservative German family, and at its head is her mother; a sweet, energetic, Christian woman who fusses about things the way so many mothers do. My wife regards her with what I consider to be an impressive amount of patience:
THE WIFE: “My Mom, she is cute. We don’t listen to her.”
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Oh God, My Wife Is German. 
… not only should you tell your German mother-in-law how beautiful she is but also what a wonderful daughter she has raised :)
Oh and in case she has more than one daughter, include your wife’s name or say ‘daughters’ – otherwise it could get ugly :)
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My mother-in-law IS German and if we don’t listen to her, Oh Dear!
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