Athens4 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 When I meet other Greeks or diaspora born and raised or living abroad, I am always interested to hear what their life and customs are like. I would very much like to hear a few things about yourselves and how life may differ depending on which part of the world you live in. Look at my example below and, if you like, use the same template. Please also feel free to add something. Background: One parent Greek the other English, born and raised in England Did your parent(s) teach you Greek/Do you speak Greek?: Yes Education: English school with Greek school every Saturday up until the age of 11, university in England Friend groups: A mixture of friends from all over the world, we have family friends that are also of a Greek and English mix, a few Greek friends in Greece Greek influence in daily life: Music, a film every now and again, news and football The last time you went to Greece: Summer 2016 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazarus Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Great 'get to know you' topic! Especially interested in the customs lifestyle to see what is brought over in terms of customs and how things evolve in a different social setting. Here are my details (following your template) Background: Both parents Greek. One set of grandparents from Asia Minor. Born in Greece, raised in Australia, back to Greece. Moved to the USA. Proficient both in Greek and English. Education: Grade school: Australia. High School Greece. College: Greece. Postgraduate: USA Friend groups: Keeping in touch with friends in Greece. International circle of friends in US. Greek influence in daily life: Reading daily news online and enjoy cooking traditional Greek food at home (νάσαι καλά Βέφα!). Last time in Greece: Spring 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athens4 Posted March 11, 2017 Author Share Posted March 11, 2017 I guess you had/have Greek friends in both Australia and the US? Another thing I am interested to hear is your other half! Did you stick to your roots or are you with/married to a woman from another country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athinaios Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Should I ask, what makes a person Greek? Or, Hellene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paokara777 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Background: Both parents born to Greek Australian immigrants, On my dads side they are both Pontic Greeks from Kouzani, on my Mums side her dad was from Florina, Macedonia. Her mum was originally from Constantinopoli and moved to a village right outside Thessaloniki. Did your parent(s) teach you Greek/Do you speak Greek?: Yes, my grandparents did. I also went to Greek school as a kid. Education: Went to school in Australia and then after high school, TAFE (college) then Microsoft and Apple certifications (i got into IT) Friend groups: Since i grew up in Australia most of my friends are from the Wollongong area. I have Greek, FYROM, Spanish, Chilean and almost every other nationality of friends in my circle. I now live in USA (married an American) and so i have some friends here in USA as well. Greek influence in daily life: My Greek heritage influences almost everything about me. Last time in Greece: 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrMarouli Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hi all, im new to the forum : ) Background: Both parents born to greek migrants. Born in Australia Did your parent(s) teach you Greek/Do you speak Greek?: Yes, learnt from Church classes and family speaking Education: Australian School (ongoing) Friend groups: Mixture of all cultures. Large ethnic majority at my school so lots of greek friends, but a mixed bag. Greek influence in daily life: Music, Football and Filoksenia The last time you went to Greece: Never been )': Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athens4 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 On 28/03/2017 at 1:08 AM, MrMarouli said: The last time you went to Greece: Never been )': Are you planning on going any time soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrMarouli Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Athens4 said: Are you planning on going any time soon? Hopefully, just gotta get the money. I'd love to talk to my family face to face so its high on the to-do list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzatziki Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Background: Both parents from Peloponnese, raised mostly in Canada. Did your parent(s) teach you Greek/Do you speak Greek?: Yes Education: Completed undergrad studies, Greek High School some certifications, first aid training... Friend groups: Friends of various creeds, a few Greeks. Greek influence in daily life: Food, family, cultural practices, news. The last time you went to Greece: November 2016. Fave part of Greece to visit: Lefkada Fave Greek Singer(s): Mazonaki, Mitropanos Fave Greek food(s): Paidakia, Avgolemono, anything grilled on charcoal topped with lemon, herbs and salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athens4 Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) Thanks for sharing your background guys, it has been very interesting so far. I'm also surprised to see a couple of Greek-Australians make the move to the US. Here is the template again for anybody else who wants to post: Background Did your parent(s) teach you Greek/Do you speak Greek? Education Friend groups Greek influence in daily life Other half (wife/girlfriend - did you stay Greek or go abroad?) Favourite part of Greece The last time you went to Greece Edited March 29, 2017 by Athens4 - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brklyngrk Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) Background: Both parents born in Greece. I was born and raised in NY. Did your parent(s) teach you Greek/Do you speak Greek? Went to Greek school till 8th grade. Yes. Education: Masters in Accounting/CPA Friend groups: Mixed but do hang out with a lot of Greek Greek influence in daily life: Follow Greek Sports, get my daily frappe from a greek café, drop off my son at greek school every morning Other half (wife/girlfriend - did you stay Greek or go abroad?): Italian (very similar to us) Favourite part of Greece: All of it is great, love Santorini, Kalamata is where the family is. Really cool place... The last time you went to Greece: Try to go every other year, summer of 2015. Edited March 29, 2017 by Brklyngrk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzatziki Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 On 3/29/2017 at 0:57 PM, tantra129 said: i love athens in the winter, especially when itilbas shows up for coffee @lykavitos . You have met itilbas for coffee?? That must have been the dogs' bollocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananas Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, tantra129 said: @Bananas you see??? i told you that you were once connected to my left one!!! https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/sci-tech/canada-and-australia-were-once-connected-study-suggests-1.3774026?autoPlay=true Ha! I'm not sure whether to be honored or offended. Some scotch, a cigar and some meditation in the igloo required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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