how do you view Iranians?
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There are at least 3 Iranians in my course. Two of them from the same town, and didn't know each other until they both came halfway round the world and did the same course at the same time.
The other started only recently, I think he replaced another guy that dropped out, who might also have been from Iran.
There's about 16 people in my course, BTW.
So, my view of Iranians is that they are (for some reason) over-represented in my course. Especially Iranians from that town.
Otherwise...nothing much, TBH.
The other started only recently, I think he replaced another guy that dropped out, who might also have been from Iran.
There's about 16 people in my course, BTW.
So, my view of Iranians is that they are (for some reason) over-represented in my course. Especially Iranians from that town.
Otherwise...nothing much, TBH.
I don't really know any, but I doubt they are the Muslim fanatic stereotypes they are made out to be
The ones I know are awesome and in general, I believe that you might want to change your PR guys.
Err, just like any other nationality, I prefer to judge based on a person to person basis, rather than as a whole.
I know two Iranians and they're both awesome. I've been told that Iranians in general are pretty westernised and laid back, in contrast to the Iranian government. What I've seen pretty much supports that.
Yeah, the only people I feel "that" way about is the leadership of the country. And even then I suspect they are being fanatic Muslims stereotypes more for preserving their political power, and less because they genuinely feel they are doing Islam a favor.Orange12345 said:
There is a great film I think everyone should watch, it's called Persepolis. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persepolis_(film)] It's an animated film that was adapted from an autobiographical graphic novel written by an Iranian woman. I haven't read the comic, but the film goes over her childhood and young adult life up to the present, as she grew up during the Iranian Revolution. It not only documents the major events of the revolution and the results, but also really gives you an insight to how it affected the actual citizens.
I think people like to assume that because the people aren't outright revolting they must be content with an approve of the leadership, but in reality that's just not how it works. And they do rebel, in the ways that they can. Just because it never gets reported on CNN doesn't mean they like the situation they're in. In the film, you really see she's no different from a lot of American children. At the beginning, you see her obsession with Bruce Lee and American music. When the government comes in and tells her and her family they have to wear the scarves, none of them like it, but they do it to protect themselves. It's just so human it's impossible to leave the film without putting a separation in your mind between the people of Iran and its government.
I have met very few Iranians.
In Australia I did not think twice about it because, well, everyone is a immigrant there.
In Japan, I have a reflex to think of them as selling drugs in the parks. I know it i inaccurate, but the tendency is like that... Especially because very few Iranians come to live in Japan.
Personally though, I have nothing against Iranians. Actually I would be more than interested to learn about their culture.
In Australia I did not think twice about it because, well, everyone is a immigrant there.
In Japan, I have a reflex to think of them as selling drugs in the parks. I know it i inaccurate, but the tendency is like that... Especially because very few Iranians come to live in Japan.
Personally though, I have nothing against Iranians. Actually I would be more than interested to learn about their culture.
Also Omid Djalili is Iranian, and he is awesome. He also came to Northern Ireland for his education, so Yay!
The few specials I've seen about Iran indicate that there are a lot of very cool people living over there. Regular people who just want to live their lives. And while the Iranian government might be a Theocracy (religious leaders) that sometimes sounds a little crazy, at least they're not 'North Korea crazy'.
The people or the country/leadership?
I've only ever known two Iranians, both of which came over here during the Revolution, I believe. So, generally quite nice people, and apparently they integrated very well in Germany, which is always a plus.
As for the country and its leadership, it really should stop pissing off the entire world. Really, its not only the 'West' they seem bent on alienating, but now their insulting China and Russia.
And a question to you; how are Brits seen in Iran now? Since the embassy attacks I've been somewhat apprehensive about a trip I'd quite like to take in the future to Iran. I've got an Irish passport I can use instead, but it would still be nice to know.
I've only ever known two Iranians, both of which came over here during the Revolution, I believe. So, generally quite nice people, and apparently they integrated very well in Germany, which is always a plus.
As for the country and its leadership, it really should stop pissing off the entire world. Really, its not only the 'West' they seem bent on alienating, but now their insulting China and Russia.
And a question to you; how are Brits seen in Iran now? Since the embassy attacks I've been somewhat apprehensive about a trip I'd quite like to take in the future to Iran. I've got an Irish passport I can use instead, but it would still be nice to know.
I've never met one but I know of 2 iranian comedians and I find neither of them funny, one of them being because her entire routine is "I'm from Iran!" and the other just doesn't appeal.
However the link between them being iranian and funny is nonexistant, there is no correlation.
Therefor!
Neutrality.
However the link between them being iranian and funny is nonexistant, there is no correlation.
Therefor!
Neutrality.
I view them with my eyes.
There isn't a lot you can assume about people given nothing but their nationality. You can make a stab at demographics and native language, that sort of thing, but other than that the only relatively safe assumption you can make is that they are people.
There isn't a lot you can assume about people given nothing but their nationality. You can make a stab at demographics and native language, that sort of thing, but other than that the only relatively safe assumption you can make is that they are people.
I only know one person who is from Iran and even then that person is only half Persian and was born and raised in America. I know very little of their politics or culture.Hero in a half shell said:
Uhh...what do you think of Austrians, TC?
Pretty much the same thing. It's an abstraction. Foreign people of a region you sorta kinda have an idea for but nothing too specific.
To say more would be too risky, it'd invite misunderstanding and it'd be rife with misinformation.
Pretty much the same thing. It's an abstraction. Foreign people of a region you sorta kinda have an idea for but nothing too specific.
To say more would be too risky, it'd invite misunderstanding and it'd be rife with misinformation.