1、1616 Jane,Etiquette,Iran is a Muslim country in which Islamic law is strictly enforced. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend, especially during the holy month of Ramadan(斋月) or if you intend to vi
2、sit religious areas.,It is forbidden to eat, drink or smoke in public during daylight hours during the month of Ramadan.,1,Dress the Part,2,Meeting and Greeting,3,Dining Etiquette,4,Taboos,Outline,Islamic dress are strictly enforced,1. Dress the Part,chador黑色罩袍 (a garment that covers the whole body
3、except the face),For Men For foreigners, conservative suits and ties are common for initial meetings. Darker colors are the way to go. Business casual attire is becoming more and more acceptable in many industries.,For Women - For foreigners, conservative stylish is a good choice. Avoid wearing over
4、ly expensive accessories, dresses/skirts cut above the calf, low necklines and sleeveless attire. Sleeves should cover at least to the elbow, up to the wrist tends to be the norm. Women should always wear a head scarf when in public.,2. Meeting and GreetingPersonal Space & Touching,The acceptable am
5、ount of personal space depends on the sexes involved when communicating and whether they are in public or not.,In public places opposite sexes are more aware to keep distances when communicating especially if they are not husband and wife, about a little over an arms length is ok. Any closer interac
6、tion could offend those around you.,Those who are religious do not shake hands at all or make eye contact with members of the opposite sex when in public . They maintain distance, especially if they are not related. If they have to greet one another, a slight bow is made and some distance is kept; 3
7、 feet apart or more. In other situations, a nod of acknowledgment will suffice. Handshakes may be common in certain situations, but it is always best to wait and see what action the person you are greeting takes.,Iranians take their dinner very seriously and have many customs to go along with it. Th
8、ey take pride in their food and usually prepare much more than necessary to help demonstrate their wealth.,3. Dining Etiquette,If you are an important guest, you are most likely to be situated at the head of the table and served first when the food comes out. When eating, to show respect, make sure
9、you finish your food. It is considered very rude to leave food on your plate.,The thumbs up sign is considered a rude gesture.Wearing shorts may get you in trouble so its best to avoid wearing them.,4. Taboos禁忌,Avoid any public displays of affection between genders. Holding hands in public or dating is not usually allowed. Talking about issues such as divorce is not acceptable and getting a divorce is extremely taboo.,THANK YOU,
