1. Group 3 Lei Gu Mike Dickerson Jejung Lee

2. Agenda
Synopsis
Theoretical framework
Conclusion

3. 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)

4. 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
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5. Theoretical framework
Collectivism
Individualism
Diffuse
Specific
G-type
U-type
Emotional
Neutral
Greek Speech style
American Speech style

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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