Genes and Jeans

Who is Jamie?

• author's relatives

• author's twin brother

• author's friend

What did the author used to do with Jamie?

• Play Practical Jokes on their teachers or relatives

• Wear same jeans and shirts

• pretend to be each other

• Act differently

What did the author have in common with Jamie?

What are the changes in Jamie after he studied abroad in France ?

• He thinks American food is too greasy

• He thinks Hollywood movies are childish.

• He dresses differently.

• He dislikes his brother

What is the meaning of the last sentence? [ Even though we share our genes, we now have different experiences, and so we may not always share our jeans.]

• They do not wear the same jeans any more.

• The author and Jamie have different cultures and identities.

• The author and Jamie still share the same cultures and identities.

What is the main thing that can influence your culture and identity?

• Make friends with diverse people

• Live or study abroad

• Learn different foreign languages