At this point, I’ve written quite a few of these posts, so I’m not even sure what to call them anymore. Are they quirks? Customs? Endearing differences? Culture shock? Who knows!…
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For those of you who read part 1 of Random Differences, I know I said part 2 would be coming in one week, not one month. As always, life gets in…
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By now, I’ve written part 1 and part 2 of cultural quirks, about culture shock, and about some Iranian traditions and customs. This post I’m calling “differences”, but I think we…
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Every culture has some eccentricities that, depending on how you see them, can range from annoying and confusing to interesting and downright adorable. Obviously, during my time here in Iran, I’ve…
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There are certain Persian words that are crucial to have a firm grasp of in order to fully understand Iranian culture in all its glory. These are words that usually don’t…
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Expressions and Idioms Iranian CultureIranian Culture Boot Camp: Funeral Customs in Iran & How to Give Condolences in Persian
Believe it or not, this post has been sitting in my drafts folder for over 5 years now. For one reason or another, I kept putting off writing it. I mean,…
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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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Updated: 8 July 2019Titles are important in Iranian culture, and in this installment of the Iranian culture boot camp series, we’re breaking down all the different titles for men and women…
