Small question about Iranian dinner culture…
Hey,
So, I have a question! I have recently become friends from this lady from Iran.
I’m living in Denmark right now, and I am going to a language center
to learn Danish fluently, and I met her there.
The problem is, I honestly have to say I have had little to no experience
with anyone from Iran before, even being a TCK.
Anyway, she has invited me over to lunch on saturday,
and I wanted to bring a small kind of ’thank you’ present
You know how in france you would bring a bottle of wine when you were invited?
Well I can’t exactly buy someone from Iran alcohol, now can I?
Anyway, I don’t know anything about their culture, and when I go over for lunch
I really don’t want to accidentaly insult her by doing something I shouldn’t,
since she has invited me to her home, where her family lives .
So, any advice on do’s and dont’s and what to get as a
thank you gift would be fantastic :D
Cattt :)
Half Danish, Half Irish Lived in: Luxembourg, Switzerland, England, Ireland, Singapore Now I'm living in Denmark... Which in itself, though not very exotic is definetly an interesting experience. Not to mention all the pastries... Somebody save me from obesity, I just can't stop eating them!!
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5 Comments to “Small question about Iranian dinner culture…”
April 4th, 2008 at 8:41 am
My mother lived in Iran for several months, and now works with immigrants from Iran/Iraq. She says that a bag of fruit or some nice cookies would be a good gift.
The women will probably greet you with an embrace and kisses on the cheeks. Don’t hug the men, you can shake their hands if they offer them.
If they ask you if you want something once, they’re usually just being polite. If they really want you to have something, they will ask you twice or more.
Also, don’t say that you really like something in excited tones. They may feel obligated to give that object to you then.
Of course, all of this depends on how “Westernized” they have become…
My mom seems really excited to talk about Iranian culture and customs, so if you had more questions I think she’d love to talk to you about it on email or over the phone or something. (She lives in Canada.)
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April 4th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
hey, thanks so much!
It is really important to me not to accidentaly insult her, especially out of ignorance.
thanks again, If I have anymore question’s I’ll ask, but thank your mum for me
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April 5th, 2008 at 11:49 am
I had a great time
I was wondering though, is there a persian greeting expression, something really nice I can say for fun, though I will probably butcher the accent!!! that you know??
wow, iranian food is really nice!! I am so full right now, I don’t think I could eat for a week!
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April 10th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
This is probably not helpful at all, but I’ve learned from my Iranian friend “Biya Biya” means “Come.”
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April 11th, 2008 at 4:50 am
I’m sure I can find a way to use it
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