In this opening scene, the culture of New Orleans circa 1930 is put on display through jazz music, voodoo, chivalry, and differences in social status.

Louis the Alligator is introduced playing his trumpet, paralleling Louis Armstrong's start in New Orleans.

Miguel discusses his grandma's hatred of music though many people in his culture love music, including himself.

War veteran Walt Kowalski is invited to his neighbor's house, where he is educated on the cultural practices of the Hmong people. He doesn't show them very much respect initially.

Waverly brings her boyfriend home to meet the family and realizes there are a few cultural disconnects.