Tarof and Persian Culture with Leyla from Chai and Conversation

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Leyla’s “Ask the Beats” question is about the motivation behind the Modern Persian Food podcast and what future plans are in store.  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.chaiandconversation.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Learn Persian with Chai and Conversation</span></a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/chaiandconversation/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Learn Persian (Farsi) (@chaiandconversation)</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Subscribe+ to the Modern Persian Food podcast on your favorite podcast player, and tell a friend or write a review!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All Modern Persian Food podcast episodes can be found at:</span> <a href= "https://modernpersianfood.com/episodes/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Episodes</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Co-host Beata Nazem Kelley blog:</span> <a href="https://beatseats.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">BeatsEats – Persian Girl Desperately Addicted to Food!</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Co-host Bita Arabian blog:</span> <a href="https://ovenhug.com"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Oven Hug - Healthy Persian Recipes | Modern Persian Recipes</span></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Podcast production by <a href="http://alvarezaudio.com">Alvare