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1 The Guy with Green Hair
conformity
compromise
individuality
selfish - incorrect usage in Japan
self-expression
stick out
blend in
fit in
point of view
perspective
consequences
appearance
image
nerd
geek

What should the company do?
Your advice for “Mr. Green?”
What do you think it means when someone chooses to look or act differently from everyone around him?
Examples of acceptable/unacceptable appearance for teachers, students, doctors, etc.
How important is it for you to blend in or stick out?
How do you express your own individuality?
What famous people, present or past, have failed to “fit in?” Bill Gates and Albert Einstein are two, for starters.
Textbook questions and examples.
Other experiences, stories, research...
Related:

Edward Scissorhands
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Scissorhands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWFa8zfWfeA

Revenge of the Nerds
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revenge_of_the_nerds

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