3.9 Cultural Notes and Extra Online Materials
Cultural Notes
Family
Traditionally in a Middle Eastern and South Asian country, a family consists of پدر بزرگ و مادر بزرگ (grandparents), والدین (parents), خواهر و برادر (brothers/sisters), عمه و عمو—خاله و دایی (uncles/aunts), فرزندان عمو و عمه و دایی و خاله (cousins).
Decision-making
Traditionally in a South Asian country, male members of the family make all the decisions. However, as women are becoming more empowered, it is not unusual to see their participation in decision-making these days.
Using Plural Form to Show Respect
In Persian culture, we always use second person plural instead of singular to address father, grandfather and grandmother, elders, higher level to show them respect and courtesy!
Online Materials
Conversation about family Youtube:
Youtube video Conversational Phrases with Family
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