Although Ravi and Geeta's parents immigrated to the United States and both of their children were born there, they both carried a sense of pride in their country. One of the most touching scenes in Meet the Patels is when Ravi reveals his previous relationship with Audrey to his parents, and both older Patels are disappointed by their son's lack of honesty. Champa in particular seems devastated by this breach of trust, and it shows how the relationship between her and Ravi gradually becomes strained. The two reach a temporary truce when Ravi emotionally reveals that he "no longer feels like your son" in the face of his mother's coldness. The family finally reconciles when Ravi comes to terms with his lack of success with his multiple dates; the reason they all failed was because he subconsciously compared each girl to Audrey, his first love, and because of that connection there was often a detachment towards Ravi in ​​his interactions. After hearing this revelation, Champa begins to accept her son's perspective, stating that all she wants for him is to be