4.9 Cultural Notes and Extra Online Materials

Cultural Notes

City/Town

Typically, Iranian cities and towns are very crowed and houses do not have lawns due to the climates.

Transportation

Public transportation is easily available in Iran cities. Though, all the buses, trains, and airports are very crowed and can be intimidating for someone new.

Private Space

Given that families up to three generations live in one house, there is not much private/personal space.

Shoes Not in the House

Typically, Iranian do not allow shoes in the house. Everyone takes off their shoes outside the house in a corridor or near the entry door.

Market

In Iran, smaller markets are everywhere. You can find smaller grocery stores in your own alley. Every neighborhood has small stores for regularly used things such as: medical supplies, groceries, mobile phones, vegetables and fruits, etc.

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