T’aarof is a custom followed by the Persians and the Iranians, and
is a form of civility highlighting deference and social rank.
Do you know: While T’aarof exists as a form of social behaviour, it appears less when the two parties share a close relationship.
There are various types and styles of negotiations that are prevalent as T’aarof such as a polite invitation by someone must always be followed by a polite refusal, which is repeated a few times until both parties determine the genuineness of the acceptance and refusal. Similarly, in negotiations, polite refusal to accept payment and insistence of the same is also a part of T’aarof.
