Persian
Tarof
/tah-ROFF/
A complex system of politeness involving excessive offers and refusals before accepting.
The elaborate dance of offering tea three times before the guest finally accepts.
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- #hospitality
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Persian
/tah-ROFF/
A complex system of politeness involving excessive offers and refusals before accepting.
The elaborate dance of offering tea three times before the guest finally accepts.
Spanish
/so-breh-MEH-sah/
The time spent lingering at the table after a meal, talking with family and friends.
Lit. Over the table
The cherished tradition of staying at the dinner table long after the food is finished.