Group 3 Lei Gu Mike Dickerson Jejung Lee

Agenda Synopsis Theoretical framework Conclusion

Synopsis Cultural differences between Greeks and Americans The central theme the expectation that Greek girls will get married to Greek boys and start producing Greek babies The main characters - Toula (Greek) - Ian (American)

Synopsis Toula is Greek, lives with her parents She meets Ian Miller, a non-Greek, high school teacher All her father wants is for her to get married to a Greek boy Her father opposes her dating a non-Greek Ian has to learn to accept Toula's family’s strange culture http://movies.yahoo.com/shop?d=hv&cf=trailer&id=1807879445 Let us show main scenes at yahoo movie (02 :13)

Theoretical framework Collectivism Individualism Diffuse Specific G-type U-type Emotional Neutral Greek Speech style American Speech style

Individualism vs. Collectivism Hofstede “Marry a Greek boy, make Greek babies, and feed the family” Differences in the wedding preparation In American culture, marriage is couple’s matter In Greek culture, marriage is big family’s matter In-and-Out Greek groups

Specific vs. Diffuse Trompenaar Ian’s family Only Ian’s parents are directly involved in his marriage Toula’s family Toula’s big family involved in her marriage

U-type vs. G-type Lewin’s circle Ian’s parents’ visit for a quiet dinner - Once a person gets into a Greek’s outer circle, it is easy to get into his inner circle and everything is mixed - Ian’s parents are scared and nervous

Emotional vs. Neutral Trompenaar Greeks are more emotional than Americans Toula’s place - Talk loudly, exaggerated gestures, drinking & dancing Ian’s parents’ place - Very quiet, casual talks, not laughing loudly

Conclusion Her father’s speech at the reception “Apples & Oranges” - there are differences - there are similarities The families begin to accept each other