Title: BBC - Languages - Persian - A Guide to Persian - 10 facts about the Persian language
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A Guide to Persian - 10 facts about the Persian language
Persian key phrases
The Persian alphabet
BBC Languages links
Related Persian links

Content: Therefore, learning some Persian will certainly assist with Arabic, Kurdish, Urdu and Hindi
Similarities across the languages as a percentage are 90% of the facts, 40% of the words and 30% of the grammar
7. What not to say and do
When you’re invited to someone’s house, it’s advisable not to comment on the beauty of your host’s wife or give her a kiss ‘hello’ as it would be deemed as disrespectful and most inappropriate to do so. This rule of etiquette applies to all countries in the Middle East
In terms of body language, you shouldn’t turn your back on anyone but if you do, you must always say,
You are trying to view Flash content, but you have no Flash plugin installed. To find out how to install a Flash plugin, go to the WebWise Flash install guide. ببخشید [bebakhsheed], excuse me. It can also be seen as inappropriate to stretch your legs out in front of you or sit in an ‘informal’ manner
Some words in Persian have a double meaning, so be careful about what you really want to say as only the context will define the right translation: You are trying to view Flash content, but you have no Flash plugin installed. To find out how to install a Flash plugin, go to the WebWise Flash install guide. شیر [shir] can mean tap, milk or lion
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