Tarof and Persian Culture with Leyla from Chai and Conversation
Beata and Bita welcome language specialist Leyla of Chai and Conversation to diverge from Persian language lessons and to explore, break down, and demystify the Persian cultural concept of “tarof”, a form of politeness, etiquette, and respect as it relates to food, having guests, and eating in restaurants. They reflect on raising kids in the US, especially in blended/cross cultural families, and being flexible with some old traditions. In the 2nd half of the episode the trio discuss food as the best way to break down barriers and introduce others to the Persian culture. Leyla’s “Ask the Beats” question is about the motivation behind the Modern Persian Food podcast and what future plans are in store. Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation Learn Persian (Farsi) (@chaiandconversation) Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and tell a friend or write a review! All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at: Episodes Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog: BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food! Co-host Bita Arabian blog: Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes Podcast production by Alvarez Audio