This summer gave a new definition to the meaning of “hot” in Tehran. I was constantly out and about in the sweltering heat, going from interview to meeting to class. It…
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As in any other country, Iran is ripe with quirks and eccentricities. Even though Iranians may consider some of these cultural customs ordinary and mundane, they are sure to raise a…
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When you think of beauty in Iran, hair salons, threading, and mani-pedis may come to mind. And while these are very common, there are actually quite a few natural products that…
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Expressions and Idioms Iranian CultureIran’s Ride-Sharing App Uses Persian Proverbs in its Ads- and It’s Awesome!
You might have heard of Tap30 (pronounced ‘tap-si’), one of Iran’s ride-sharing apps. Although there are others, Tap30 and Snapp have become the two biggest and most used. For a while,…
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You might have heard the joke about the Iranian who writes a letter to his boss in English. It goes something like this: “Dear Mr. Hamilton, I am your servant very,…
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Updated: 8 July 2019I have two students, a married couple, who I’ve been teaching for a little over 4 years now. In the beginning, it was just the two of them,…
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Updated: 8 July 2019One of the first concerts that I went to in Tehran was Alireza Assar. My cousin went ahead and bought two tickets and told me I was going…
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Updated: 8 July 2019Time is tricky. It sneaks up on you without you even realizing it. Sometimes it drags, other times it flies, and I swear there have been times when…