international mobility – IRAN (1 DAY)

 

Getting used to the country

1. Understanding Iran
•    Knowledge of the past is essential to understand today’s Iranians
•    Des ethnies contrastées
•    Strength between Hindus and the West: Persia
•    Iran’s regional power: Middle East, Russia, West, etc.
•    Current social, political and economic environment

2. Iranian values and behaviours
•    Contrasting ethnicities
•    Official and unofficial religions and beliefs
•    Shia Islam: the imprint of Persia, its daily influence
•    Constituted bodies, powers
•    Internal struggles

 

Getting used to socialisation patterns

3. Iranian communication styles
•    Hospitality and contact
•    Versatility of situations and suspicion
•    The indirect approach
•    Customs and taboos
•    National, religious and public holidays
•    Urbanisation and the presence of women in professional life
•    Addressing your contacts: courtesy and errors to avoid

4. Living and socialising  with the Iranians
•    Life in Iran: the system and every day reality
•    Socialising: getting acquainted, being invited, taboos and sensitive subjects
 

ADAPTING TO EVERYDAY LIFE

5. Expatriate life in Iran
•    Moving and everyday life: procedures, accommodation, health, etc
•    Leisure, expat communities
•    Schools, extracurricular activities, sports.

6. Focus on your expatriation city
•    Getting your bearings, moving around the city
•    Unmissable things to see and do

7. Making your expatriation a success
•    Preparing for adaptation phases
•    Practical advice, questions-answers
•    Action plan: plan and objectives for the expatriate and their family.