It has always been inspiring and motivating for me to hear about entrepreneurs and their different paths to success. Their stories, challenges and achievements are ones to hear and learn from. I am starting this section to highlight various Iranian entrepreneurs that have pursued their…
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From Iran, Living in America… Visiting Turkey. Oh boy.
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We got back from Turkey a couple weeks ago and after surviving the chaos of lost baggage, jet lag, and consistent wondering as to why I live in America vs. Europe (this last one was the most common thought actually) I…
Really? Can smoke sometimes actually be “good” for you?
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YES (kind of?). I have one word for you: Esfand. So, superstition is one of those concepts that we each have our own personal beliefs in. I wouldn’t even say Iranians are more or less superstitious than others. We all personally have our…
A Tarof Moment: Does anyone REALLY want to pay…? Yes!
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Two families are finishing up dinner. Waiter/Waitress asks if there is anything else they need. Both parties agree they are all set and ready for the check… And then IT begins. All wallets are reached for, hands push other parties…
“Tarof” Moments…What does it really mean?
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I have been asked by a few people to write about the one and only fabulous word (action? behavior?… I am not even sure).. TAROF. There have been many times where I wish I could just explain what the word…