https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt Surface and Deep Culture en-us 2017-03-22 17:33:15 UTC 2025-04-17 17:35:13 UTC hello@padlet.com mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/161912490 Iranians are known for the intricate designs they make on their Persian rugs. The designs usually feature flowers or geometric patters.]]> 2017-03-22 17:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/161912490 mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/161913088 Women in Iran are required by law to cover themselves, except for their face and hands. They wear a hijab (e.g. maghna‘eh or rousari) in public.  The hijab is a veil covering the head and chest.  The hijab comes from the Muslim tradition and Qu'ran and is worn by women as a symbol of modesty and privacy in the presence of men outside of their immediate family. ]]> 2017-03-22 17:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/161913088 mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/161944262 religion, art, customs, rituals, and food ]]> 2017-03-22 19:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/161944262 mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/161945033 beliefs, values, and accepted ways of behavior]]> 2017-03-22 19:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/161945033 mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/161945408 The predominant religion of Iran is Shi'i Islam.  They follow the teachings in the Qu'ran and Islamic law, which affects their civil law, society, culture, and customs.]]> 2017-03-22 19:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/161945408 mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/161947023 As a nation of Islam that believes in the five pillars of faith, it is customary for Muslims to pray 5 times a day facing Mecca: before sunrise, midday, before sunset, after sunset, and at night.  This ritual prayer is performed anywhere--at school, work, or other public settings.]]> 2017-03-22 19:15:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/161947023 mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/162212675
Iran (2017). CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest. Retrieved from https://online.culturegrams.com/world/world_country.php?cid=77&cn=Iran

Levels of Culture.  (n.d.)  Retrieved from: https://blackboard.gmercyu.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-947811-dt-content-rid-3047635_1/xid-3047635_1 ]]> 2017-03-23 17:18:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/162212675 mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/162215232 As a sign of respect and to keep the genders separate, men do not always make eye contact when talking to women. Also, men and women do not display public affection, even if they are married.]]> 2017-03-23 17:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/162215232 mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/162239867 As a sign of respect in formal situations, Iranians pass objects with both hands.  Also, it is a sign of disrespect to slouch.]]> 2017-03-23 18:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/162239867 mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/162243252 Muslims do not eat pork or drink alcoholic beverages.]]> 2017-03-23 18:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/162243252 mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/162246077 Guests are highly regarded and respected in Iran. Guests take their shoes off at the door and bring a gift to the host (though gifts are never opened in front of the giver).  A guest also repeatedly compliments the host, but not items in the home (because the host will feel obligated to offer the item).   They are offered tea, a big meal, and  multiple helpings.]]> 2017-03-23 18:50:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/162246077 mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/162249362 Marriage is highly esteemed and expected for all.  The families play a big role in engagements, including introductions, permissions to marry, and the proposal.  Divorce is not socially accepted, and divorced women rarely remarry, because virginity is valued.]]> 2017-03-23 19:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/162249362 mariesallekim https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/163267797 Iranians speak Farsi, or Persian.]]> 2017-03-28 21:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mariesallekim/gesvzh7mm1pt/wish/163267797