One difference in Iranian culture and American culture is in our houses. For example, any room not used for cooking or bodily functions can be used for anything. Spread out a table cloth, and the room is a dining room. Put away the table cloth and spread out a cotton mattress and it's a bedroom. They don give rooms specific purposes, you can do anything in any room.
Iranian's are also expected to be completely hospitable. Friends and family have an ironclad claim to unlimited hospitality and they will use it. Home owners must be prepared for an overnight guest at a moments notice.
Finally, as expected, Irans food showcases various empires they have affected and been affected by. Traditional food is a mix of Greek and Indian. It is more varied than Greek food, less spicy than Indian, and in general uses more fresh vegetables. Meals are centered around frsh fruits, greens and vegetables.
Iran's class system is also a puzzle to many outsiders. In iran, you just cannot judge a book by its cover. A man in ratty clothes may be a religious official, or even be as powerful as a high up government official, while on the other hand, a man in an Italian suit could miles under in debt. Another difference in class is how easy you can switch classes. A poor boy could very easily latch on to someone of higher power without any issues.
Iranian's are also expected to be completely hospitable. Friends and family have an ironclad claim to unlimited hospitality and they will use it. Home owners must be prepared for an overnight guest at a moments notice.
Finally, as expected, Irans food showcases various empires they have affected and been affected by. Traditional food is a mix of Greek and Indian. It is more varied than Greek food, less spicy than Indian, and in general uses more fresh vegetables. Meals are centered around frsh fruits, greens and vegetables.
Iran's class system is also a puzzle to many outsiders. In iran, you just cannot judge a book by its cover. A man in ratty clothes may be a religious official, or even be as powerful as a high up government official, while on the other hand, a man in an Italian suit could miles under in debt. Another difference in class is how easy you can switch classes. A poor boy could very easily latch on to someone of higher power without any issues.