Cultural Notes

Family:

Traditionally in a Middle Eastern and  South Asian country, a family consists of (Grandparents – پدر بزرگ و مادر بزرگ),  (parents- والدین),  (brothers/sisters- خواهر و برادر),  (uncles/aunts-عمه و عمو – خاله و دایی), (cousins – فرزندان عمو و عمه و دایی و خاله).

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, Grand father and Grand mother, elders, higher level to show them respect and courtesy!

Online Materials

Persianpod101

conversation about family Youtube:

Youtube video Conversational Phrases with Family

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