Family and Etiquette in Iran

Every culture has different norms when it comes to family. In America our families are close and structure however I feel like middle-eastern families have a stronger dynamic. Families in the middle-east have rather smaller immediate families and are very close with their extended family. Families in Iran tend to be much smaller. Families usually consist of a mother, father, and one or two children. In Iran culture family is more private than most cultures around the world. Women are protected from the outside world. Men are taught to take there of their wives and the women in their family. The man is always the breadwinner. In the US men were the bread winner in the earlier days. However, over the course of years that dynamic has had to change due to the economy.In Iran family is important. Nothing comes before family. Money, work, and social life takes a backseat to anything that concerns family.

One thing I found to be interesting about Iran culture is the emphasis on dining etiquette and how it is different than ours. I know men have always What I did not know is that they do not usually have mixed-sex gatherings.  It is usually all men or all women. I'm used to not excepting food that I do not like or will not eat. In Iran it is disrespectful to deny any offer of food. when you are invited to dinner be sure to see if the host of the dinner is wearing shoes. In Iran actions of the host are followed. If the host is not wearing shoes than your shoes should be removed. Elder at the dinner is greeted first then everyone else to follow. Not doing so is deem disrespectful. 

Iran culture is different than US culture. It seems that they hold on to tradition versus changing with time like we do in the US. 

Take a look at this blog on Iranian customs and etiquette

Mind Your Manners: Your guide to Iranian customs & etiquette - G Adventures