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.