According to the 2007 U.S. Census Bureau, there are 1,380,088 people of Greek ancestry in the United States. Greek Americans have a heavy concentration in the New York City metropolitan area, Chicago, Detroit, Boston, Baltimore, Houston, Dallas, Cleveland and Florida. In general, the Greeks are particularly proud of their culture and speak of their country with an intense passion. Traditions, religion, music, language and food are the major composites of the culture of Greece. The interview took place in a comfortable and quiet atmosphere of Mrs. HR's apartment. The interviewed person was a 55 years old woman of Greek origin. As a typical Greek, Mrs. HR has black, wavy, coarse hair, large eyes and olive colored skin, which is a result of heritage and Mediterranean climate. She has pronounced nose with the characteristic bump along the bridge. Mrs. HR was born in Corfu, which is one of the islands on the West Coast of Greece in the Ionian Sea. She is married and has two children. Hoping for a better life and an education for her children Mrs. HR immigrated to the United States when she was 26 years old. Mrs. HR demonstrates the warmth and hospitality of her people. It is Greek custom when meeting someone for the first time to shake hands firmly, smile, and maintain direct eye contact. Greeks value eye contact. Eye contact is a sign of seeking communication and contact with other people. Greeks are demonstrative people that hug and kiss. Close contact is considered acceptable between Greeks. Firm handshakes are used frequently in social situations, and patting of the shoulder or back is a shared gesture between people who are relatively unfamiliar with each other. When Greeks meet there friends, they often embrace; they may also kiss each other on each cheek. Personal, face-to-face contact is vital to the Greek idea of communication. Being Greek almost always means you love to talk. Level of voice is a lot higher than an average talker. This is because Greeks don't believe in whispering or silence. Mrs. HR states that "the louder you are, the more right you are . As long as the tone of the voice has a "friendly color , there are no instructions for how to tone the voice and how direct the speech. Greeks express their feelings in a clear way. A direct approach is the best approach to take. Mrs. HR states that family is very important in Greece. At birth, eldest children are named after a grandparent, an ancient tradition that ensures the continuation of a family n