English-Persian Telegram group

I created a Telegram group dubbed "English-Persian Lounge" for anyone who is interested in learning English and/or  Farsi. Natives and those who are in high levels in both languages are most welcome.

Anyone interested in joining this group can join through the following invitation link:

https://t.me/joinchat/BmdobBL0wPjb4ddKF3PZmg

English-Persian Telegram group

I created a Telegram group dubbed "English-Persian Lounge" for anyone who is interested in learning English and/or  Farsi. Natives and those who are in high levels in both languages are most welcome.

Anyone interested in joining this group can join through the following invitation link:

https://t.me/joinchat/BmdobBL0wPjb4ddKF3PZmg

Body language across cultures

Following Narenj's thread about hand and head movement in Indian films, it happened to me that the subject of body language differences can be a very hot topic to talk about here.

I wonder whether this topic has been talked about here or not?

The differences can be the cause of misunderstandings in face to face interactions.

For example 'thumb up' in English means ok, thanks, ... but in Farsi using it is very very rude, unless you mention you mean the English connotation.

The issue of 'proximity' when one is talking to others is also part of body language in different cultures.

What are some specific body language expressions in your culture? What do they mean?

Happy new year!? It's the first day of the Iranian new year or "Norooz", literally meaning 'new day'. Do you know anything about that? Do you have any similar traditions like ours in your culture?

Are you an early bird?

Have you ever seen sunrise, live? 

I have, sometimes.

It's a very pleasant everyday pleasure which we take for granted.

What's your take? 

How do you feel watching the sun coming up?

Is there "son of" in your name?

In many languages "son of" is used at the end of sb's name to show their ancestry or just as a suffix in their surname.

In Farsi, we have "پور pour" meaning : son, but is used in the surname for both boys and girls.

What about your language? Do you have such a case in your country?

Think of bonds What sort of similarities do you perceive between countries, people, cultures, religions, ... in the whole world that can make a common ground for friendliness not animosity? Do you know of any?

علاقمندان به یادگیری زبان شیرین فارسی

I want hereby to know, how many of italki members are learning Farsi?

If you are, how long are you learning it?

Are you willing to join a telegram group for learning Farsi?

Traffic ticket fines

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How much will you be ticketed in case of violating the following- or other- traffic laws of your country?<o:p></o:p>

 

Speeding, disobeying traffic signal: (Iran: USD 23-44)

Following too close: (Iran: USD 8-16)<o:p></o:p>

Using electronic device while driving: (Iran: USD 9-20)<o:p></o:p>

 

Do traffic law violations happen a lot in your country?

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Are they too much compared to most people's average income?<o:p></o:p>

Thanks in advance for all  of your comments.

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