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Fun fact: I am the girl in the middle in this picture. My friendhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-3370782/Selfies-ice-cream-snacks-flirting-underground-amazing-series-colourful-portraits-reveal-life-REALLY-like-youth-Iran.htmls and I were photographed while I was visiting over Christmas break.
sloonster
What would you say was the most naturally beautiful area in Iran that is simply breathtaking to see and visit?
Ehehebottom
Northern part of Iran. Like Rasht.
AccountCreatedToUpvoteDogs
When in the US, do you wear a head covering, or only when you visit Iran?
Ehehebottom
Only when I visit Iran.
rbz420
its really nice to see a picture that would make me smile :)
sstein14
How do you and how do the people feel about israel?
Ehehebottom
I personally do 't have an opinion about people from anynation. The government has made people think Israel is evil. Don't really know why.
thirdworldrepresent
I saw that bit on CNN when Ahmadinejad repeatedly denied/questioned the Holocaust. I'm like holy shit!
Ehehebottom
Yeah we were all very embarrassed. That man is why we are in an economic shit hole right now.
BlackPengu
Shit like this is why I fucking love Imgur. Quality post @OP
Ehehebottom
Thanks Black Pengu!
AKAweirdo
I love hiking! Is it possible to explore your country by foot and alone?
Ehehebottom
Yes! I've met hitchhikers that stayed with people in different cities and explored the country that way.
AKAweirdo
Awesome! Thank for your answer!
underquarantine
If a bus is traveling south at 60 km/h and a man is jogging north at 8 km/h they are 35 km apart. At what point does the man make the news?
PapaJimmys
The horses name is Friday
IntrepidWombat
The man is not an anchor or reporter, and therefore never makes the news.
Quaxx
Three fiddy?
BigAZNMan
Blue-green algae
Ehehebottom
0.5 hour?
skooterLaughin
How do I make custard?
Ehehebottom
http://www.food.com/recipe/basic-vanilla-custard-344870. Have a basic recipe for a basic comment! :)
Krympehl
good burn
VajrapaniP
After reading all your answers to some silly some good questions on here i only have compliments for you and your friends. Thnak you for 1/2
VajrapaniP
opening the window to your mind, culture and reality. You are a sister to us global equality protectors. Keep up the good work.
ahillview
Do Iranian women raised in Muslim families ever date or marry white Christian men?
Ehehebottom
It happens but it's rare. I'm dating a white Christian man without my parents knowledge. I know, it's naughty. And I tend to marry him.
clkinney516
What are the honest repercussions of that?
FramFramson
As the son of a muslim persian mother (my mom left iran in '77, at 16) and a white christian father, I wish you good luck! Choose well!
hygroovy
It's not a criticism, your English is better than most people I know, but it should be 'intend'. And good for you btw!
Ehehebottom
You are correct. Bad grammar from my part. Good call out!
hygroovy
No problem! And thank you for your post. Getting to find out about other countries/cultures is a universal good as far as I'm concerned!
NewCrobuzonCitizen
Do actually believe in Islam or you just muslim cause your parents ?
sammyismycat
Great question. And OP, you are AWESOME!
Ehehebottom
The latter.
catscatsyeahcats
Thank you for teaching me the dirty words in Farsi.
Ehehebottom
Anytime! Make sure you practice!
doesntmatter
What are the dirty words? I too wish to become learned in this practice.
filiuspelei
What do they Iranian people want the US and the west to do in order to ease tensions.
Ehehebottom
They want them to lift sanctions and then just leave us alone.
filiuspelei
Seems reasonable!
icanmakeayomamajokeoutofanything
Sanctions exist because of threats from your government. Do you think those threats would stop?
ShahriyarAkhavan
Politics is complicated let's not get into all that stuff
YesLikeWhatIDo
Sanctions exists cuz if u don't follow the rules that the US wants from u. The US likes to give orders which some folks don't like that.
PeterCamenzind
Those threats exist b/c of 1953, assassinations, sabotage, sanctions. All acts of war. Like OP said leave them alone and work diplomatically
ProgeriaProstitutes
The sanctions are there because Iran is enriching uranium
YesLikeWhatIDo
Wrong, it was since the Khomeini took over. They like the Shah more than Khomeini since Shah will do what the US asks for.
icanmakeayomamajokeoutofanything
Which is perceived as a threat; "we will raze the Zionist regime", "missiles ready to hit Israel", "Israel must be wiped out".
thirdworldrepresent
Is there racism? Like towards indigenous persons, or towards black foreigners?
Ehehebottom
And they loved hanging out with them. Any non-Iranian and any person from a different race will get a lot of positive attention from Iranian
Ehehebottom
No! There were 2 African students at my college and they were the most popular kids there! People were so curious about them.
thirdworldrepresent
Oh good! The middle east have a bad reputation for racism particularly for Saudi's & Gulf countries' treatment of non-white migrant workers
Ehehebottom
We are not like other countries in the middle east. You will NOT be discriminated against for being a different race or nationality.
thirdworldrepresent
Good to hear that
Blastergv9
Is this true for the whole country or are there some conservative or sketchy places where an American shouldn't go?
Ehehebottom
There sketchy places where nobody should go like in any country. Not suitable for life!
bracketfungus
What was it like coming to America where there is still pretty harsh racism? How did you respond to seeing it/receiving it?
bracketfungus
Sidebar, I REALLY hope you haven't been on the receiving end: you seem really awesome!!
PfChaos
Were you allowed to read any George Orwell in school?
Ehehebottom
In school we stick to our authors and mostly poetry. Plus history, geography, all sciences etc
PfChaos
Are your authors dogmatic in their writing or are there authors that subvert your own culture? What should I read?
Ehehebottom
Try the Divan of Hafez. He was a poet from my city. I'm not sure how his stuff reads in English but it's great in Persian.
thirdworldrepresent
Oh hey! I've seen that movie The Stoning of Soraya. Is the book still banned there?
Ehehebottom
I'm not sure actually.
thirdworldrepresent
How about Reading Lolita in Tehran? What do you think of it?
icanmakeayomamajokeoutofanything
Lots of Rumi I suspect? Maybe a little Hafez too?
Ehehebottom
Hafez and Saadi. Totally.
DailyBullshit
What did Santa gave you as a present last Christmas?
Ehehebottom
A bunch of cool shit! A roomba, tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld, noise cancelling headphones!
doesntmatter
...Was the headphones for the Seinfeld show too?
Ehehebottom
No man. I love Seinfeld!
doesntmatter
Me too! Well I think i do. I've never seen him, I only liked the tv series ;)
thorkild91
You're comments are super hilarious. Living in the US. What is your least favorite thing as compared to Iran
Ehehebottom
I guess people in Iran are a lot warmer and welcoming to strangers.
FoxDancerStudios
As long as your polite vermont is like that :)
thorkild91
Where have you traveled in the US? Because I feel like that may vary quite a bit. Being from Boston I can definitely see that.
Ehehebottom
That's true. I've been to Florida, Nevada, Hawaii, Tennessee, Colorado, Missouri
OhNoItsTheDramaLlama
Visit us in Cincinnati! (Ohio) we're good for all your craft beer needs and we have a kick ass zoo!
paulpounder
California awaits
Ehehebottom
I need to go there! My sister lives there now!
Uberdude100
Where did you go to college?
foolhollow
I would have laughed if she said "Iran."
Uberdude100
I was actually kinda hoping for it. Lol
Ehehebottom
Shiraz University.
augustapril
What did you study?
Ehehebottom
Food Science and Technology
Bluedrift
The only acceptable and expected answer.
BirdmanSucked
What do the Iranian people, not government, think about the US and Israel?
Ehehebottom
They all want to live in the US. A lot of my college friends have moved here already. People are not very trusting of Israel.
dannybetch
I'll hop on the question train; as an Israeli Soldier we receive hate from the Iranian government..even as a simple citizen
Milchsteak
Why would they want to live in the US after all that the US has done to Iran?
MrsThrom
Why?
Ehehebottom
Which part? Israel or USA?
AccountCreatedToUpvoteDogs
Israel please - curious about that.
YesLikeWhatIDo
Occupation of Palestine. Occupation of a Muslim a country as they are Muslim. Hope make sense to you.
Javertoldfriend
Why?
Ehehebottom
Which part? Israel or USA?
highinthehills
Compared to your experience in the US, how is the quality of life for the working class?
Ehehebottom
Well, quality of life is, in my opinion, relative. They can have a very happy and comfortable life never knowing what it's like to have more
highinthehills
More material possessions is one thing, but what about access to healthcare, education, recreational activities? Decent infrastructure?
Ehehebottom
Actually as far as education, the top schools in the country are free. But you have to take a very difficult test where you are ranked.
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RackhamTheRed
my guess is that it will also help a lot if daddy "knows someone"
Ehehebottom
Oh. Healthcare is cheap, education is free and generally they have a good life.
damspam
As an American the US is quick to point out Iran's problems. Is US prohibitive healthcare and education used the same way in Iran?
Ehehebottom
Their people.
Ehehebottom
You know, it's funny. Iran's government talks about what the US is doing to the Iranian people. They don't talk about how the US treats
highinthehills
Thanks. Good post. Best wishes.
Ehehebottom
Thanks!
WallyWest01
Sex before marriage?
Ehehebottom
Depends on the person. I've met girls from conservative families that don't have sex before marriage and I've met girls that have casual sex
WallyWest01
Is it frowned upon?
waterevencats
It is in India ...We can't be free about it
Ehehebottom
Again, depends. As a culture, yes.
Krympehl
are there any atheists in Iran?
potatoardvarkhybrid
is there much unmarried sex between college students?
Jupman
They have parties in basments.
Ehehebottom
Hell yes!
msa011
Nice
flyingdutchfrenchman
Would people get caught sometimes ? How risky was it for these students to have sex ?
iusedtobeaspyuntil
I love that you say "hell" in all of your responses!
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Clitastrophe
This post alone is dangerous. I'd be worried for her :/
SnibbleTiggits
She said she visits Iran now. My guess is she doesn't live there anymore.
Ehehebottom
Word!
Foxsayy
What are your thoughts on US interference to being the government in line with the people, past or future?
Adamanteus
How do you feel about people always confusing you with iraq?
Ehehebottom
It's understandable. The names are close and we are neighbors! But we are nothing like them! In fact, we were at war with them for 8 years!
AntoniusBlock33
How are you nothing like them? Both peoples consist of humans as far as i understood it, so thats like 99% simililarity right there
ThankGoodnessYourHerePrematureEjaculationMan
The sarcasm is strong in this one!
armouredswan
Whoa fuck dude that's edgy
damspam
photosforbikeforum
Persians are not Arabs.
Ehehebottom
I meant culturally.
Gantzz321
how are they different, cause from the outside not seeing any
Ehehebottom
We are a peaceful beautiful country and they are in chaos.
ShahriyarAkhavan
"peaceful"
JupitersWitch
That's what every Middle Eastern country says about themselves.
TransFraStHans
as a norwegian: the neighbour country is always worse ¬¬ sweden...
ArtifeXDH
As a Dane, I agree... Fuck Sweden
Ehehebottom
Haha there ya go!
chickendogs
why doesn't my mother love me? :c
butsir
because you touch yourself at night
Falkorburnstoo
Someone has to
chickendogs
:c
CorneliusCornwall
Because you ruined all your socks
VajrapaniP
lol
Ehehebottom
That's a question for your therapist I'm afraid.
GreenMed
Why don't you love me?
Krympehl
that's a question for your mother I'm afraid
GreenMed
Oh ok Ill ask her later. Thanks for the tip.
chickendogs
can you recommend a reputable therapist in Tehran? :D
Ehehebottom
Let me do a search for you. In the mean time, go watch some tv that makes you happy.
Krympehl
how do I tell good Iranian food from bad Iranian food? so that I can eat some while watching tv
Ehehebottom
Shoutout to @ChuckNorrisAteMySock for suggesting I do this AMA!!!
undungubungu
I know its a silly question, since the obvious answer is that its just an amazing show. But why are Iranians particularly obsessed with GoT?
Ehehebottom
Hmm I did not know that. Maybe it's the gore or perhaps the incest?
undungubungu
I have no idea. Maybe its the shows composer who's Iranian? I'm not sure
ChuckNorrisAteMySock
Any time! I'm happy to see it took off!
EricFromAccounts
How's the food over there?
Ehehebottom
So freaking delicious!! That was one of the main reasons I would visit every year. The produce, the bakeries, the food...I miss it.
damspam
Any recipes you can share?
Ehehebottom
https://persianmama.com/tahchin-morgh/
bracketfungus
My good friend (2nd generation) taught me green bean khoresht and rose pudding: can you post recipes to see if hers have become more US?
Ehehebottom
I will do my best!
EricFromAccounts
YOU SHOULD DO A POST FILLED WITH HI-RES IRANIAN CUISINE SHOTS
bracketfungus
And recipes!!!
Ehehebottom
Good recommendation! I will do it!!
Leroux2008
Please!
orbobb
I will follow you (on here
TransFraStHans
:Q
MrPlumbum
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TheConformityInCommentorsHereIsAstronomical
What do you think about the new women-only parks where women don't have to wear hijabs?
Ehehebottom
Do what you want without the covers. Including naked sunbathing.
YeahIMemba
What are the satellite coordinates of these parks?
paulpounder
Asking for a friend right?
Ehehebottom
Be cool man.
thorkild91
Best response possible
bracketfungus
Kind of interesting question, though: has anyone even been caught watching women in these parks, or do the have sun covers and walls?
Ehehebottom
Sure it happens. The outdoor pool I went to was surrounded by trees and no tall buildings.
TheConformityInCommentorsHereIsAstronomical
So you don't see them making much difference?
Ehehebottom
I mean we already had them. I don't even know why it was casted as "news".
Thisiscoolshit
A hundred years ago, some countries claimed to always have slavery. Just because it is, doesn't mean it is to be.
michagoose
So you're comparing the parks to slavery? That's what we're talking about here.
Ehehebottom
Like I said in the post before, these places have always existed. There are pools, gyms, outdoor facilities dedicated to women so you can
boatere14
Okay so if you were at a pool that wasn't dedicated for women, would you be able to swim at all? Could you while wearing a hijab?
boatere14
and if you could would you even want to?
Ehehebottom
I wouldn't want to get wet with that mess on!
Ehehebottom
Pools schedule hours for men and women differently but at a public beach I've seen women go in with clothes on.
Ehehebottom
There are dedicated beach for women though.
PerfectGifComment
Do you believe it will go back to the way it was in your life time?
Ehehebottom
Sadly, no. This will take a long time.
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Ehehebottom
I don't know who that is.
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Ehehebottom
Ohhh yeah people are still afraid to even talk about that group.
RamsesMCMXCI
Do you think socially for it getting better or worse?
Trickky
I really hope this oppression ends as soon as possible. I think good people will prevail over the most vocal minority in your country!
Ehehebottom
I really hope so, too.
sykoticflaw
It took hundreds of years to get to where they were in 1970. I fear it may take the equivalent this time around as well...
Comet260
As an American, I'm sorry for what happened in Iran.
DougForcett
Does a culture that creates a taboo around sexual expression create a tendency for youth to revolt against the wishes of their parents?
jdeman
;-)
Ehehebottom
Hell to the yes! Including myself.
IKeepItOnMe
how YOU doin ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
UsedSockLover
so do you think the culture that considers sexual expression a taboo concept will eventually die out?
Ehehebottom
Not really.
UsedSockLover
That's interest because that would mean the majority of people settling down and totally forgetting the rebellious phase
Ehehebottom
The rebellious phase is fun because it's forbidden though.
DougForcett
That's funny. I went to a Christian university and it was amazing to me how the most rebellious people were usually the pastor's kids.
DonnaNobleInTheLibrary
Fun fact: Angela Merkel is the daughter of a pastor. Do with that information whatever you want ...
KingZullu
Also religious women are like barbarian sluts in bed. All that guilt and shame bottling sexual desires creates a super vulcano of hormones.
TheJudgeHasItBackwards
I have found that to be hit or miss. And certainly nothing worth getting married over, if that is the bargain. No sex is that good.
snappygiraffe
Now you tell me!
Ehehebottom
It's the same exact way there. The more religious the parents, the more wild their kids were!
orbobb
Testify
d0o0o0d
Yup. I see the same thing with some Mormons. Once the kids move out, some of them go kinda wild for a few years.
BlackDragoness
I grew up in the old city in Jerusalem, the Jewish quarter. Same thing with the Jewish kids. Wing to thy wings, sister.
DougForcett
Yep. There are so many more things that we have in common than what our cultures would have us believe. We're all people.
Ehehebottom
You are 100% correct my friend!
barnwolf
That's exactly what someone who hasn't been wearing their tin foil hat would say!
adamWATTS
Is it safe for english people to travel
Wowter99
It's called I ran for a reason. If Youwalk it might get risky.
davemClickDriver
Is it safe for English to travel anywhere really?
c00lh4nd
Oh yes, and while u are here we invite you to a meeting. One 2 hrs, you will get free T shirt and free return holiday. iSIs Travel
baturro
PenguinsCanFlyYouFools
How safe is it for Western women? Thank you for doing this, it's v interesting. My mum visited Iran in the 70's and she loves your culture
persianBull
Also Iranian. Tbh you need to know someone or go with someone that knows the place, it's not so much as it be dangerous then you will 1/2
persianBull
Miss out or get scammed. You have to understand the country operates differently but that doesn't necessarily make it unsafe.
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HolyShitZoom
Sigh. I get the reference but it doesn't apply here. Not one bit. Not at all.
adamWATTS
What
InsistYouDesist
a 2008 meme. Middle eastern man is an ass and get slapped by a woman & is very shocked that a woman would do that. Screams how can she slap
TwoToneeRebel
I thought it was indian
InsistYouDesist
You could very well be right It's been a few moons since I saw it last ;)
SoapyMammaryMasturbation
It's Indian, and he screams that after he slaps her back and gets dogpiled by the men in the audience.
InsistYouDesist
i stand corrected. It's been a while :)
adamWATTS
Thanks for the reply it looks so nice in iran.. would love to visit one day.. england has such poor weather
onlyhalfghost
I'll trade you my always too-hot-or-too-cold Ontario for consistent comfortably cold and rainy.
adamWATTS
Looks well nice
Ehehebottom
It's beautiful! I recommend it to everyone!
adamWATTS
Come over anytime would love to show you arround
Ehehebottom
Actually I would love to visit England.
odiervr
I would love to visit Persepolis someday, but not just now :)
amorphousconstant
I recommend Lake District! Fun fact: Tekken has arena based on one of the lakes.
SanguineKnave
I recommend Spain over England :P
Ehehebottom
I'd love to go there too!
IComeWithWifi
How dare you!
SanguineKnave
I'm British, I'm allowed to insult my home country :P
Ehehebottom
You have to have a sponsor when traveling to Iran. Iranian people absolutely LOVE tourists!
Gantzz321
first 1/2 that statement does not support the second 1/2
KyrosXIII
I don't know if you're saying that with sarcasm or not...
reggghh2
Thats exactly what an iranian person who hates tourists would say
Ehehebottom
Sorry if I gave you that impression!
reggghh2
Ohh not at all lol i was just playing with you
TheLastOfTheGood
Why would I need s chaperone?
mmmmmjellybean
Unless your gay... then expect to be murdered if anyone finds out
Zigor22
For ransoming, sure.
assahola
I have doubts...
Ohhhlookaunicorneatingasamurai
"Is that an invitation?" - America
PfChaos
What happens if I just sneak in?
Ehehebottom
You will be arrested and then taken to grandma's house to be force fed Iranian food until you explode!
baturro
Where do I sign up?
Ehehebottom
There should be a "no more grandma, I'm full" list online somewhere and you will be abducted.
MikeSmith1370
Best comment here. Thank you.
Krympehl
how should one sneak in?
Ehehebottom
I suggest the Turkish border. Best of luck!
icanmakeayomamajokeoutofanything
That doesn't sound like punishment.
ThankGoodnessYourHerePrematureEjaculationMan
Thanks for leading me to a life of crime!
Blastergv9
What about Americans? We get the sense a lot that many countries hate us.
RackhamTheRed
your country and poiltics seem to be rather unpopular in many places. people not so much. big difference
Ehehebottom
Not in Iran. They are very much loved.
BeefnQueso
Seems like a trap
joesmith369
Some of them for 444 days
odiervr
Day 445 Grandma said, "Dude, really - enough already"
Blastergv9
Any recommendations for finding a legit sponsor for somebody who doesn't know any Iranians?
Ehehebottom
I'm sure a google search will help you out!
Greymalum
How much do tourist go for in country?
Ehehebottom
What do you mean?
LaBasura
The person is implying that tourists are abducted and sold there, the person is being a dick rather than curious.
Ehehebottom
Ahhh...
antillesw1
Is it safe for American Jews to travel there?
namiasdf
Lol, what do you think.
CausticCake
Iran actually has the largest Jewish population in the set of Muslim countries
deanwhinchestergifs
Definitely not
Nathanfake
there is a crap load of Jews in Iran (not American though)
TheLastOfTheGood
Why is the posted picture a picture of you all taking a picture instead of the picture you all took?
ermo75
Because it shows their freedom to take selfies in public.
TheLastOfTheGood
Selfies, a waste of freedom.
icanmakeayomamajokeoutofanything
Inception.....
MayaMacskusz
bcse imgur unwritten selfie rule.
TheLastOfTheGood
You got me there.
MattEidt
The posted picture is more visually interesting than the one they took in said pic.
TheLastOfTheGood
Debatable. In their pic you see that sketchy dude in black. That alone is more interesting to me.
jazzmatazz
Why is he sketchy?
TheLastOfTheGood
He's not really. Our kinda looks like he's creeping in the corner starting at the girls.
Ehehebottom
Cause I'm an idiot.
Illbetherighttwix
Not the same picture. Water bottle is all wrong but u guys are pretty so I'll let it slide. Lol
zanzaboonda
Were you trying to get the guy in the pic? Lol
Scubasteve8
How do I get a sick ass haircut like that guy has?
RespawnAnon
That guy is staring at you.
TheLastOfTheGood
Who's the sketch dude in the black?
IKeepItOnMe
NAH, u cute tho
uhtreduhtredson
That dude is so fucking hipster, he just needs a pabst on the table
BigAZNMan
Idk if alcohol is allowed there
Foxsayy
TBH you made the right the choice. The posted photo is way more expressive than the selfie
msa011
That dude in black is hot
ceramicpear
Yeah he is!
potthead
I too like a man who can properly use a mop
DixonHillPrivateEye
Iranian Charlie Day
Snarkoleptic
Come to London, plenty of Middle Eastern hipsters here lol
Falkorburnstoo
I like idiots
cortezthekillerz
You and your friends are beautiful.
Ehehebottom
Thanks bro!
paulpounder
Friend zoned via imgur
cortezthekillerz
Friendgured
StooF00
Daaaaayyym! ????????
cortezthekillerz
Plot twist. That's me in the background.....friendzoned...
BigAZNMan
Rekt
Assfullofbread
Are you allowed as a women to walk around alone? And how is the internet? Is it censored?
Ehehebottom
Yes and yes. Internet is slow and censored. But there are aps we use to get past the censorship.
Assfullofbread
Thanks for the reply!
Krympehl
I hope you're okay after this
Ehehebottom
I'm good. Trust me.
BigAZNMan
VPNs and such?
orbobb
Yes hilariously most of them sponsored by the gov
Ehehebottom
Bingo!
Assfullofbread
Oh yeah and is alcohol legal?
Ehehebottom
No it's not.
NewCrobuzonCitizen
Do you have experience with Operas inbuilt VPNs ? Does it work for that ?
Ehehebottom
Yes and yes.