The way that my life fits in with the title of “the Greek” is through food. Though I am not Greek, and I have only been experiencing the Greek life for a few short weeks it seems that we hold a common theme, that being food. Many Greek parts, if not all, of Greek life are based around food and my life as well has aspects revolving around food. For one, I have a high metabolism so I like to eat a lot. Back home I run on a schedule of eating every two hours, so food is always around. Though the Greeks may not have the high metabolism I do feel that food can always be accessed, and added to any activity. The idea of adding food only makes whatever is happening better. While in Greek culture there is always desserts, souvlaki, or coffee to be had.
Another thing is that my social and family activities are not complete without food. We socialize through and around food, and I feel as if this is the same for Greeks. Eating lunch or dinner is a social activity. People take their time and the food and company are equally as important. I think for both of us if there is not food we both have the same question---No food?, how is this a family get together. And when there is no food and therefore not a family activity, the activity and importance changes. For instance my sister and my first question when we are told the family has plans for instance is going to someone else’s house is, “Will there be food”?. Because for us this defines whether it is a real family activity, or just stopping by somewhere. Socially engagement and time is based on the presence of food. Therefore “Hannah the Greek” comes forth with the centrality of food being part of the definition in life.
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