TRUTH or MYTH: Iranians React to Stereotypes

From the chai to plastic surgery, Persians tackle the most common stereotypes ranking them true or false.
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0:00 Intro
0:16 Persian women are high maintenance
1:37 Persians are Arabs
2:43 Persians drink a lot of tea (chai)
4:13 Persian men take their grooming to another level
5:12 Persian women often resort to plastic surgery
7:34 Persians have a funny (cute) accent in English
8:30 What stereotype are you tired of hearing?
9:30 What do you want the world to know about Persians?
CREW:
Chandler Qian (directing)
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Jason Tojeiro (video/editing)
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CAST:
Sara: / sara_sohrabi
Bahador: / bahadoralast
Bahador's channel: bit.ly/3eN6sW8
Mahna: / mahna_t
Paniz: / paniz_fotoohi
Mazi: / maziyarrr
Neema: / neemanaz
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Homa: / homasamiee
Khashayar: / kashgholami
Filmed in:
Toronto Canada

[@bradjones6204]

I am an American man. I met a Persian woman in Canada. We fell in love and got married. She took me to her home in Tehran to meet her family. Persian people are the NICEST, KINDEST, MOST WONDERFUL people. I wish I could move there but her parents have passed and she died of cancer. She was my angel. I can think of no better wife than a Persian. 100% true.

[@alirezareissy6911]

Im sorry for your loss 😪 💔 please accept my condolence as an iranian ❤❤❤ i hope you find your hope and light soon.

[@bradjones6204]

@@alirezareissy6911 kheili mamnoon (I don't know how to spell it, but I remember what it means) Alireza. You are a good man. If you are ever in the Seattle area, reach out to me. I will take care of you.

[@alirezareissy6911]

@@bradjones6204 a lot of thanks, i would be glad if i could see you, but there are many obstacles to travel to america. Thanks for your offer ❤ it's from your kindness. You made me proud.

[@aminatabaki3895]

Oh brother, I am so sorry for your loss. Stay strong my man, may God help us all ❤🖤 Much love from iran

[@kparsa1]

I had many bad experiences dating persian women when I was younger. Being Persian, it was pushed on me so that didn't help if I'm being honest. Persian people can truthfully be either kind/honest and extremely cut throat. I've met both types. Full disclosure: This is just my opinion and mine only and not judging all persians as a whole. I'm also born and raised in the culture.

[@smtuscany]

“Saying that Iranians are Arabs is like saying that Italians are French” that’s spot on! And you will have most Italians offended as well, also :)

[@BigIVI]

Part of the population of the southern provinces of Iran are Arabs,therefore it can be said that Arabs are also Iranians

[@mr.q8608]

ONIIVIUSHA there are also families living in Gulf country with persian origins so Yeah It’s vice versa thing

[@kouroshmarx8646]

Italians and French are at least related to each other. Persians and Arabs are not ethnically related at all.

[@empress2423]

Is like saying that American are mexicans. Italian and French are much more genetic related than Persians and Arabs

[@Ahmed-pf3lg]

Kourosh Marx They have been mixing for thousands of year, so yes, they are ethnically related especially the Arabian countries near the gulf.

[@blackipino2011]

My best friend is Persian and I went to his house on thanksgiving. His brother says “do you want some food?” His mom goes “do you want some tea?” And then his grandma says, pointing to his cousin “do you want Persian wife?” 😂😂😂😂

[@faezeh.g.m]

Because iranian girl are beautiful and artist.😉😊

[@alaaela2621]

all iraninas are like thise so that is normal . if you want to marrie so thats good

[@kparsa1]

I have to ask.. how much food was put on your plate? I also have to ask did you finish it all?

[@harithdanial141]

@@kparsa1 hahahaha i understand. Persian is brutally nice🤣😂

[@kparsa1]

Yep... that sounds about right? How many plates of food did you end up eating?

[@evgenyivanov4932]

Probably the most underestimated and misjudged ethnicity. Love them

[@xoxo94]

If they stayed secular than they're future would be much brighter

[@fash6353]

Dukun Somad only if you kept your majestic opinions to yourself

[@monotonya4506]

SAnsAh MΛŘΛm everyone does lol

[@redghost9227]

@@xoxo94 we cant chose and if we chose Leather kills us

[@perejoyce4756]

So funny 😍

[@casicadaminuto1]

Iranians are the best people, period. During my 2 week trip to Iran I was met by so much generosity, politeness and warmth like in no other country I've ever visited. That time I became a big fan of Persians.

[@Ali-fr1vk]

Thanks for visiting our country

[@hournazkheiri21]

aw bruh thanks for visiting love u

[@AliAhmadi-dk8ht]

You're so sweet. Thank you

[@BreadMan96]

You're welcome

[@yeriyark6678]

No they are not the best There is something called bigane parast which is translated to they worship Westerners/white people but if you are Chinese, black or other races they do not treat you the same

[@FullMetalPier]

I love Persia! A big hug to all Persians from a italian friend!

[@stummstefan9735]

Aaa my italiano bro 😊

[@mfarahbod2001]

Grazie mille Carrissimo . Anche gli Iraniani Amano gli Italiani . un abbraccio

[@aka.Mokasa]

♥️🤟✨

[@blackmage4501]

Love u too also Lasagna and pizza 😍

[@barzinlotfabadi]

Mille grazie bellissimo amico! ❤

[@user-wb2tm3hv8w]

"Iranians are not what they're portrayed in Western media" A second of understanding from a Russian.

[@kevinronske9894]

The hostage crisis of '79 is always brought in America,but not how these events came about after poor treatment by UK and US over the years.

[@galaxymyt4834]

You mean CNN I just watch fox News and they don't say this bullshit just fake news can say this mullah regime they are bad bitch but Iranian normally people they are so warm and friendly people

[@Amghannam]

Yeah is all the same. Whether you are European, Black, Arab, Persian, Russian, Asian, whatever. People are people. It's governments you should hate, not the real people living in thos countries. Peace.

[@sepehrpourghasem4144]

That's so true bro I'm Iranian dating a Russian girl 🇮🇷🇷🇺🇮🇷🇷🇺🇮🇷🇷🇺🇮🇷🇷🇺🇮🇷🇷🇺

[@shafaghb]

I like Russians attitude better than Iranian on this. Let them think the worst...why so many iranians abroad bend over backwards to please them? "We are westernized don't hate me...". in this time and age westerners hold those steryotypes about a nation, none of which they have ever met living in a country far away they have never been to. They proudly admit to their ignorance and hatefull steryotypes and its on us to "prove" we drive cars and defend ourselves? Are those westerners holding those hatefull "views" living in a cave? How it's on me to educate then? It's a diaspora thing thought. I haven't lost hope in iranians livibg in Iran yet.

[@Isabelcjg]

Iranian people are so incredibly cultivated and polite. Much love from Costa Rica :)

[@noorykorky5056]

Muchísimas gracias por su comentario, Sra. Eso debería ser por nuestro taarof. 😂😂😂

[@niloofarnavaei3752]

"We are different from government" This sentence is short but it says a lot...

[@michaelhein5813]

@Mahdi Afrasiabi so not true

[@michaelhein5813]

@Mahdi Afrasiabi but dont you guys vote ? dont mean to be ignorant but didn't you guys have an islamic revolution in 1979!Iranian wanted to follow Koran and islamic rules. 80 million people choose to be ruled like this and may be a1 or 2 procreant are in prison, even 10% .it makes no different to the world, world dont hear these people. the world can only hear you when you are united, and you are not.

[@KingKiavash]

It's actually a load of crap. "People get the governments they deserve." Where does this government come from? The Mars? No, it comes from the people.

[@michaelhein5813]

@Mahdi Afrasiabi so sorry to hear this, I understand the last generation made a mistake to bring islam to power and this generation can not get ride of it.i actually meant you guys voted for islamic republic in 1979 ,and nw they are in power and give your country away. the Chinese arena your perisan Golf emptying your sea and Russians took your darya mazandaran, this is very sad . but I hope and wish for your people love , lights and blessings

[@michaelhein5813]

@Mahdi Afrasiabi thanks for proving to the world that Iranian people are generally very angry people.please learn better English so you make sense, so when you write things.finally the fact is that Islamic republic of IRAN was voted by people of Iran.your people Choose Islamic republic.when you choose Islam as your country law what do you expect ? you treat your woman like second Klass citizen, they do not have a right for divorce and they inherit half of what men inherits so please do not tell me that I dont know about your country . as you can see I know enough to understand that you people do NOT want to take responsibility and blame your government for it, where does a government comes from? PEOPLE.

[@hassengawwad1739]

As an Arab, I find the Persian culture extremely fascinating

[@hassengawwad1739]

@@kaisaras691 yes regardless of the media propaganda just remember we always love you guys

[@hassengawwad1739]

@@kaisaras691 yes thats our perspective as well

[@sepantajan130]

Human is Human man. Countries throws dirt on the innocent people of the Country. Love from Turket but im Persian :S

[@hassengawwad1739]

@@sepantajan130 yes happy that the humanity still prevails

[@SaraM-ej5iy]

Cass Gln I don’t hate Persian generally, but damn ,those ppl have really superiority complex when it comes to Arabs!i never seen arrogant ppl like them , though the Jews who is always in war with Arabs they treat me with respect and love me and always say to me that we are all Semitic ppl and share almost everything, Persians need to humble themselves we all human indeed , just see how the girl reacts when they told her Persian are Arabs , she immediately says “Eww that’s very degenerative “or something like that ?what is degenerative about us ? . I pity those Persian !

[@everfree2532]

Bahador is the kind of guy you'd want your foreign friends to meet to give them an amazing impression of your people.

[@BahadorAlast]

Haha thanks. I hope so :)

[@Blaze6432]

@@BahadorAlast I love your videos . Watch them all the time

[@BahadorAlast]

@@Blaze6432 That's wonderful to hear. Thank you!! I hope you enjoy the upcoming ones!

[@ana1977x]

@@Blaze6432 me too

[@BahadorAlast]

@@ana1977x Happy to hear that! :)

[@rachelhearn9555]

"In my opinion, Iranian women are the most beautiful women in the world. That's a personal opinion regardless of plastic surgery or not."

[@SkylarLux]

As someone who grew up in Latin American where people often glorify the white/blonde/fair eyed beauty standard I wholeheartedly agree with you. Not to say that this type doesn't exist amongst ourselves, it does, but the glorification is out of the charts.

[@strikedsurfer]

Of course in both Persian culture & Latin American culture we still have blonde hair blue eyed light featured individuals as well (you can see it across the board for any race actually)

[@jonam7589]

@@strikedsurfer any race? really?

[@badriahhaidar9073]

I find Persians are the most beautiful people , I'm Arab

[@badriahhaidar9073]

I love his personality, He is respectful in all his comments

[@amal2011ksa]

I am Saudi and pray for peace in the Middle East.

[@raegitano6345]

@@kaisaras691 Aameen Aameen!

[@raegitano6345]

Aameen!

[@imanbeheshti6557]

And we pray together for have a better life in middle East

[@ondagrande7225]

That's never gonna happen You no why? Because we are just praying for it, and not doing anything about it, so look for different options.

[@imanbeheshti6557]

@@ondagrande7225 yes because of our governments. Our duty is that We should keep sharing out thoughs with social media.

[@mahdiyehtaranom8146]

I think bahador did a really good job in explaining everything in a more general view

[@BahadorAlast]

Thank you ❤️

[@80xdplays88]

Yea for sure

[@angrylittleboy3266]

I was happy to see Bahador Alast in this video 😍❤️ + I’m Arab and i love Persians ❤️❤️

[@BahadorAlast]

Thanks a lot! Much love ❤️

[@omen9431]

We’re all the same, we come from the same ancestors. It’s not a coincidence that we mostly all look and act alike.

[@buylder]

@@omen9431 not true

[@shahrzadketabollahi5496]

Much love to you guys, too 😁❤

[@immortal131]

Bahador is so polite and has a positive attitude.

[@mohamed.chiker]

I would love to visit IRAN in the future. nice people , big history. GREETINGS from Morocco.

[@NeemaNaz]

thanks for having me once again!!!

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Thank you for taking part! 🤣👏

[@Ash_tommo]

God bless Iran Greetings from Yemen 🇾🇪 ❤️ 🇮🇷

[@anitaarpadarehi7673]

God bless you.💜

[@muteday4026]

God bless you my bro

[@kouroshkabir9049]

Love yemen from itlay/yemen ❤️🙏peace my brother I'm also on Instagram if U want to direct me!

[@Qurann21]

Ayyy I'm from Yemen

[@kouroshkabir9049]

@@Qurann21 i love Yemen very beautiful country and absolutely nice and lovely people. Peace my friend, from Italy/iran

[@narcilucaci5928]

Neema cracked me up « doused myself in cologne before coming here » legend

[@gus..611]

I love Persian culture! Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷 ❤️ 🇮🇷 !

[@shahrzadketabollahi5496]

Thanks. I love Brazil, too. Such warm people ☺❤

[@ElGuapo4000]

My best friend is Iranian so I’m blessed to know a lot about the culture but it’s a crime how little people know about it, beautiful people and beautiful traditions.

[@dianamoukaddem3252]

persian women are so gorgeous

[@yakov8234]

And hairy, but Iraqi still higher on that rank haha

[@dianamoukaddem3252]

@@TAVideos786 everyone has their own opinion

[@rosie9350]

TA Videos they are😏

[@rosie9350]

Señor Amor 😐😐😐

[@marclaumann]

this is why they go under plastic surgery - haha

[@DELLAMOON1]

I absolutely love Iranian people. I have fantastic friends from Iran and they are like my family.

[@anasetrakian3376]

I'm so happy seeing Bahador and Sara on here. Bahador is literally one of my favorite youtubers. I'm always learning from his videos. I love both your channels and it's great to see you collaborate. I'm Iranian-Armenian and I would just add to Bahador's comment about the culture of Iran that it's a unique culture that is open to you no matter what your religion is. They're certainly not like their government (as mentioned multiple times here)

[@marmary5555]

We love Bahador

[@seandavila835]

Can you speak both Persian and Armenian?

[@anasetrakian3376]

@@seandavila835 Yes, but I live in Canada and actually have a lot more Persian friends than Armenians, so I feel like my Persian is much better than Armenian. We speak both at home. In some ways it's hard to explain but my family lived in Iran for 6 generations and they became accustomed to being Iranian.

[@jonam7589]

@@anasetrakian3376 Is Ana short for Anahita? Armenians and Iranians are from the same Aryan heritage. They even practiced Zoroastrian. The main separation happened due to Armenian becoming Christian....... Same history. My daughter's god father is an Armenian brother. My wife is an American.

[@kian-88romanov86]

setrakian .... does it have any meaning?

[@andrew_be1379]

I loved this video especially being a non-Iranian who used to have a negative view of Iranians. So thanks for this and your lovely guests, especially Sara and Bahador from his channel. To be honest, Bahador's channel actually changed my negative perceptions of Iranians, so I think having him here for this type of video was an excellent idea. Him and his wife are very genuine youtbers and so are their friends and guests on that channel, always finding ways to connect people from around the world.

[@BahadorAlast]

Thank you ❤️

[@anwarski]

You should visit Iran once it’s possible to do that again: you will absolutely fall in love with Iranian people, the culture, the food, the beauty, the architecture, the history, the hospitality, the poetry, etc. 🥰

[@rojin6824]

The Iranian people aren't their government. Don't let the inhumane government colour your view of the beautiful vibrant people of Iran. If you ever visit you'll be welcomed with a hospitality unmatched by any other. We'd be happy to have you. ❤

[@sinsinsinat5377]

Where are you from? American? Why are we not surprised with their shallow ignorance.

[@andrew_be1379]

@@sinsinsinat5377 Yes I am American and yes I was actually very ignorant in the past, and yes, I would say many Americans are. I personally have had my views progress a lot in the last decade and I have travelled extensively, seen a lot, learned a lot and I feel far far more educated and informed now than I was not long ago.

[@pomegranatechannel]

Neema is hilarious. I love him!

[@eps3154]

So funny. He should have his own channel lol

[@shamil454]

14-50

[@NeemaNaz]

@@eps3154 I do have my own channel!!!!!

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Am going to link to his channel!

[@alidarai2779]

@@NeemaNaz Man you are really funny. I was laughing out loud listening to you.

[@janalpha5914]

Love from Greece your oldest friend and enemy

[@humbertoflores2545]

Yes.. they must remember Alexander the Great, but he was Macedonian, from South Greece must be the Spartans with King Leonidas, also Miltiades, the general in the Battle of Marathon.

[@flapperf4237]

@@humbertoflores2545 How about Xerxes?

[@Belakor.m]

Jan alpha Old rivals but friends forever! we shared and contributed to eachother very much. in modern day we stand together against the group * wink wink * who wants to wipe our both history and culture.

[@yeganeespahbod7944]

love hellas from Iran ♥ How do the Greeks think of us? Does your media portray us as terrorists? I saw a lot of good comments from the Greeks and I was curious how you guys think about us. we love our ancient freinemies here:) 😍

[@dimitrisktsl5897]

@@yeganeespahbod7944Hello Persian sister! The media held a neutral stance due to recent events. We dont see you as terrorists, much more like the only country in the middle east who stands against american imperialism. The majority of the Greek people hold a positive attitude towards Iran. We love you and admire your culture. We are rivals only in who will create something unique again and friends forever. Greetings from Greece to the Persians and all the Iranian people. 🇬🇷🤝🇮🇷

[@fazrazfarzam4688]

Recognized Sara and Bahador in the thumbnail right away from Bahador's channel! Everything in this video is spot on! lol

[@delaformosa]

I like this video :) I’m from California and we have a huge Persian community here!

[@galaxymyt4834]

@Mahdi Afrasiabi yes

[@Mila-Nova]

Lol they call Los Angeles Tehrangeles for a reason 😂 we are everywhere and also Toronto, Canada.

[@nathanjackson1091]

Canada too.

[@amywong6618]

I’m from LA. Can confirm!

[@mrturtle2044]

@@amywong6618 are they good or bad ?

[@lobartursunova6389]

I'm from Uzbekistan and I feel like all these Iranians are my relatives! :) Lots of cultural similarities. We also drink our tea with navat (crystalized sugar).

[@hosseinsadeghi2468]

Dear lobar, Uzbekistan and today's iran were ruled by a common government for long times

[@HoormazdKia]

Many of us feel the same!

[@mightyturkishbeautyabdulal1488]

Thats because uzkibstan was a slave state of arab persian empire!

[@kouroshkabir9049]

Love Uzbekistan such a great country with very kind PeopleLove uzbekistan from itlay/yemen ❤️🙏peace my brother

[@sg6388]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@woneymalian4513]

This guy Bahador is so very lucid and imparcial...nice explanations! Best regards from Brazil!

[@BahadorAlast]

Thank you :)

[@sinsinsinat5377]

He is real gentleman.

[@lqlmnrnhgs7931]

Iranians are the kindest, most hospitable and most beautiful people I have ever known, ever seen. Iranians have unrealistically beautiful facial features in both women and men. The Persian culture is the most Ancient and the most Beautiful Culture preserved to this day🇹🇯🇮🇷🇦🇫love from Tajik Persians

[@krakendragonslayer1909]

Love to our Iranian cousins from Poland! All you Persians, Kurds, Ossetians!

[@HosseinNouri]

Love you back from Iran

[@nitishsaxena1372]

Love Iran and it's Persian influence on India. The persian influence is everywhere, from our language our architecture to our cuisine. Much love from India!

[@ms9771]

persian architecture built taj mahal it mean crown of place also the momtaz was a persian girl who king fall in love and called her momotaz mahal, best of the city, and she buried there ,

[@heroeus8173]

It is just that the aryans maked a great part of history in the upper part of india In term of architecture yes For language yes hindi share some words from farsi but it's urdu who is much more towards farsi In term of cuisine i don't know much of indian dish

[@heroeus8173]

@@AsifAli-yq2bv not exactly but i share a lot of genes from the west and the south of asia I'm indo-aryan technically

[@bijoydasudiya]

Persian was learnt by the Hindu elite of the Moghul era so that they can enter their services. Even Maharaja Ranjit Singh made Persian the official language of his kingdom. So let's reinstate Persian.

[@aryan_bhat]

@@bijoydasudiya I agree Persian is a very beautiful language but our Indian languages are equally beautiful with a good grammar and advanced sounds. We're good with our Indian languages. Moreover, our ancient Sanskrit language and Farsi have a lot of common things because they belong to the same language group.

[@claudiagarciamera5051]

Loved this video! I made many Iranian friends in Canada and even though I come from the other end of the world I feel very close to their values and personalities 💕

[@grantrotzienvlogs2161]

Persians will also fight like hell over the bill. "No no I will pay. put that wallet away please."

[@maxpayne3628]

Do they really or is it for showing?

[@parsasarmili2116]

@@maxpayne3628 ofcourse they do this things

[@jonam7589]

What is a few dollars for a lunch, after all I enjoy their company. There is more pleasure in giving than receiving. After all, we say guest is God's gift!

[@anushka6559]

May be that's why they are known as controlling and possessive...A well raised men respect and let the girl pay or split the bill on first date

[@jonam7589]

@@anushka6559 "A well raised men" where? in India? You're being very judgmental and insulting.

[@kowiubabalase4171]

I met an Iranian friend online, and she's one of the best thing that has happened to me. She is so cool and amazing. She basically changed my perception of Persian people. Will love to visit Iran someday

[@thiagoprofili4806]

All the love to my fellow persians, my grandparents got matried in tehran and they still have the marriage certificate in farsi, when i turn 18, the first country i want to go is iran. All the love from brazil🇧🇷❤🇮🇷

[@shannonr4668]

I love seeing all the great online language personalities. Thank you for getting all these wonderful people together!

[@coolvania]

Thanks for including Bahador in your video! You two should collaborate more! His channel is amazing

[@DatingBeyondBorders]

Yes - loved working with him! He is such a knowledgable and interesting guy.

[@BahadorAlast]

❤️❤️

[@sepidehzandi139]

This was great. I am so glad you had Bahador on there. He's one of the best people I can think of when it comes to explaining anything Iranian.

[@BahadorAlast]

❤️❤️

[@stochasticdifferentialeq.1393]

Of course among all the dead beat of your descended running around Beverly Hills and or low part of LA selling all kind of things from jewelry to Drugs and talking like a complete لات mashroobbb khorrrrrrr this guy is very good

[@orianamandi]

There's no such thing as a "funny" accent. Every language and accent is unique, PERIOD💙💙

[@makradars8150]

As an Iranian, i see it so funny 😅

[@bchow6504]

I just found out that Iran is the modern Persia and they aren't Arabs. Greetings from Vietnam!

[@emana.3562]

What's wrong with arabs?

[@a.m.5917]

@@emana.3562 Who says something's wrong with them?

[@neginh1224]

@@emana.3562 nothing wrong with them it is like that you call blue, red and ask what's wrong with blue

[@lo-fiaesthetic5382]

It was actually always called Iran, Persia is a western misunderstanding. (Fun fact: Persia is a name of a region in Iran that used to be the capital, that's where the name came from)

[@education4stoneage299]

Why am i even watching this at 2am when I'm iranian and i already know these shit 🤣🤷🏻‍♀️

[@abtin9470]

Same

[@Monster_Lock]

I'm so glad that so many people love Iran and the Persian culture. It makes me very happy to see that. Lots of love from Iran 🇮

[@AyeshaExploretic]

This was so awesome, great job Bahador and Sara, and all of the other participants as well!! Loved it!

[@BahadorAlast]

Thank you Ayesha!! :)

[@aphro6883]

Oh my god , I'm so happy to see this video , i hope more people talk about real iranian culture and how we actually are , thank you thank you thank you for making such videos 💖🇮🇷 💖

[@kianfayazbakhsh1862]

Thank you for the great video. Big like for Bahador👍

[@5566letslearnEnglish]

İ love this kind of videos of this channel.. because it helps to break stereotypes. İran is one of the most ancient countries in the world.. every year many tourists come from Iran to Azerbaijan..we can see how they are humble, modern people.

[@mojewjewjew4420]

You mean Persia not Iran Iran is a quite new country

[@Mo-zh2sc]

@@mojewjewjew4420 Iran is actually an ancient name. Iranians have called their country Iran for centuries. It was only foreign nations who referred to it as Persian. In 1935, Reza Shah made a formal request to the rest of the world to stop calling Iran Persia, and refer to it by its ancient name Iran, which Iranians themselves had always been using.

[@fazrazfarzam4688]

@@mojewjewjew4420 buddy, Iran has been called Iran for over 2500 years. Thanks to the Greeks, non-Iranians called our country Persia. If you call Iran Persia, it's like calling Russia Moscow.

[@mojewjewjew4420]

@@Mo-zh2sc alright

[@mojewjewjew4420]

@Sorush Lorestanian idk if you noticed but i had 2 comments explaining that. Maybe tell me smt new about iran.

[@dorsa7369]

OMG thank you so much for this video❤️It means a lot to all of us

[@arashghanbari5907]

Thanks for doing this video! All the guests did great in explaining the different stereotypes.

[@christinabotts8127]

This was so informative and I appreciate that. It really just makes me realize we may all have our differences and that's cool, but truly what makes us the same ( love, laughter, compassion) that will one day bring us all together. Great video. Xo 💞

[@anandsai3999]

Iranian people r the most kindest . I have been there.. They welcome you to their home.. such a nice gesture

[@BAn-mu4qe]

Thank you for this. You were spot on and it seems that most people actually know more about Persian culture than you might expect. Keep up the great work!

[@pirouz8042]

Lovely video! Bahador on the thumbnail was the reason I clicked :)

[@user-th5xw7ok4k]

Love from Serbia 🇷🇸

[@Simsrockslol]

Omg Bahador he’s a king I love his channel

[@evanprice5470]

This show is so underrated. It simultaneously reminds me of our shared humanity, while allowing me to appreciate the special ways we’re different.

[@angelayanguwu1883]

This was great! keep up the good work!

[@RojitaCali]

I dated a Persian man for about 5 years. He was awesome and he treated me very well 🤍 I LOVED the food, omg 🤩and the dancing! My family is from Spain, so the cultures were similar in a lot of ways. We we’re going to get married, but the universe had different plans. I’m in NoCal if there are any nice Persian guys available. 😊Estill single 💕

[@user-ud7ug3ky4v]

"My family is from Spain" I highly doubt of that. Every american or latinamerican who say that are lying

[@joao13soares]

6:02 Totally agreeing with Bahador. Iranian women are easily some of the most beautiful in the World (alongside with the Portuguese women hahaha 😉😁). And this video just shows, not only that but also, how nice Iranians are and how much good humour they have. It has been a delightful experience getting the chance to clarify and improve my knowledge regarding the Iranian culture (and others) thanks to Bahador. I really recommend his KZbin channel to everyone! Cheers from Portugal! 🇵🇹

[@BahadorAlast]

Thank you João!! Really appreciate it :)

[@zarafeb]

If Iranian and Portuguese women are the most beautiful in the World, I'm sorted for life as I'm half/half 😂

[@joao13soares]

Zara Febi 😂😂

[@cernunnos5727]

Just don't forget the french and brazilian women 😉

[@littlebear1994]

@Rea Petrou persian women are the most beautiful in the world 🙂

[@MrWinter2]

Wow, this video was really cool to watch! I love learning about this stuff, so thank you for posting! :)

[@erickguzman7427]

this was wonderful thank you for shining light on silly things we don't even realize we think about people we know little about.

[@arpinespringborn7319]

All the Iranians I know that study with me, are super friendly and also artsy! people. We share some cultural similarities and history till 19th century :) Hope I will travel there soon, when corona disappears.

[@OfficialShadowKing]

With armenia?

[@arpinespringborn7319]

@@OfficialShadowKing yeah, eastern Armenia was a part of the Iranian Empire till 1828, then became part of the Russian Empire as a result of the Russo- Iranian war.

[@ms9771]

@@OfficialShadowKing millions Aramnian live in Iran for thousand years, also oldest Chruch are in Iran, in city of Isfehan,

[@s1noxios262]

Omg, i love Armenians and Iranian-Armenians more, such great people. I love Viguen Derderian the king of iranian pop.

[@Hadogei123456789]

Bahador spitting facts (super nice guy, met him in real life), Neema spitting jokes (also a nice guy via DM).

[@aparupduke]

Hey Bahador !!! Enjoy your Language Channel!

[@BahadorAlast]

Great to hear!! Thank you! Hope you enjoy the upcoming videos. We have a lot of interesting ones planned :)

[@l.m.3699]

As a Turkmen whose family lived in Tehran, I have to say how insightful and educational your video is. Thank you again. :)

[@khusbugurung1998]

Never been so early before. Just wanna say I love your work Marina ❤️ Your vídeos are very fun way to break down cultural barriers and learn about other cultures

[@VictoriaBC610]

I totally agree with Mazi on the accent comment.. I wouldn't call Persian accent "funny", but it is unique for sure :)

[@rostamostmann9657]

Nah its funny. SCHOOL.

[@anitasamadian8597]

Great video! Very genuine ❤️

[@TheZcarekrow]

Persians are ones of the coolest people, i wish i could visit Iran, women are really beautiful too

[@juliankostreci4197]

God bless Iran and Iranians , I find everything about that country fascinating and people amongst the friendliest , funniest and smartest in the world ! Looking forward to have some tea and yummy dates over there , much love for you guys ❤️

[@kimiyahajighorbani9767]

Thanks and you are welcome here😊😅

[@juliankostreci4197]

@@kimiyahajighorbani9767 Thank you sooo much , that’s really nice of you !!!!

[@aramgocer253]

Great to see Bahador here.

[@BahadorAlast]

😃😃

[@sangaman]

This seemed very honest and insightful, nice video.

[@enzocattin5499]

Very interesting video thanks for sharing

[@EthemD]

💯 for Neema's mimics 😂 I find the Persian accent so funny, melodic, yet it also feels so close to home. Love and Peace from Turkey ❤🕊🇹🇷

[@miladesfandiary2794]

Love you brother.

[@tinamuller2798]

@@Siyar612 Leshlerinizi dagdan assagi atiyoruz 😂

[@An_athiest_boy]

🦃 is so yummy 😋

[@devohkiP]

I'm a simple man. I see Bahador in the thumbnail, I click and then I like.

[@BahadorAlast]

haha thanks!

[@devohkiP]

@@BahadorAlast No problem

[@sogandk4514]

yoooo neema be spitting truths and im HERE for it (as a persian)

[@WickedKingLycoan]

Thank You For This Video!

[@jessicadadashov7366]

In my experience, Persians are usually passionate, clean, well-mannered, good-humored, and highly-educated people.

[@johngonzalez4298]

Happy Thursday Marina! Hope you're doing well and great video this as your videos are always entertaining. Personally, I find Persian 🇮🇷 women stunningly beautiful. A big hug from Miami, Florida 🤗

[@sportscience1821]

your eyes are beautiful

[@taniashakiba219]

I loved it, I enjoyed really, Good Job.

[@ameetis1289]

Thank you for the video!

[@V3N634NC3]

haha funny, I was drinking tea while watching this. btw, Lahijan tea is the best, Homa ;)

[@MsKikidarling]

The guy in black t shirt is so funny and cute. I really enjoyed this video. People do not know how rich Persian culture, literature and music is and ignorantly label them as clueless religious fanatics (Thanks to main stream media). Hello from Turkey.

[@keeyanamissaghieh1101]

This was sooo spot on hahah keep doing persian ones please!!!

[@Rahaashrafi93]

loved the video, it was so on point :))

[@hasan_basra_iraq]

My respect to all Persian people everywhere from iraq 🇮🇶🇮🇷🇹🇯

[@mrturtle2044]

Love from Iran 🇮🇷❤

[@monarchyofjackalliancesind3937]

Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩❤️🇮🇷🇮🇶

[@youtubeflix8033]

PAKISTANis and many Indians are also Aryans 😒😒😒 you forgot to include us

[@monarchyofjackalliancesind3937]

@@youtubeflix8033 Many Bangladeshis are also aryan.

[@youtubeflix8033]

@@monarchyofjackalliancesind3937 hell no not at all A lot of them look east Asian so they may have east Asian blood

[@Titi-tf1fc]

You missed this: parents asking their kids to become a doctor no matter what they study! You wanna become a soccer player? Ok ok, make sure u will do your PhD! Sth like that! :D

[@mohsenansary5145]

How you know that? your name seems to be oriental XD

[@Titi-tf1fc]

Mohsen Ansary I am Persian too

[@mrs.carciofi623]

That's an Asian thing i assume 😂

[@dashadolistina4855]

its an asian thing

[@fatiooshka]

That's an Asian thing,I know a couple of Indians and they said the same thing

[@timtravasos2742]

Very interesting. Good to know that the stereotypes are mostly untrue.

[@danieldeguzmanddg]

Yess Bahador my man! Love learning something from his channel

[@BahadorAlast]

Thank you :)

[@salmarcano4057]

I am Greek and I love Persians!!

[@s1noxios262]

Same feeling bro, love and respect 🇬🇷❤️🇮🇷 Do you have instagram or other social medias?

[@rininta2609]

More Neema please! He's funny 😂

[@meggieqin8496]

Finally saw some realistic represantion of my country thanks alot 😊

[@helenamaud4488]

Great video!

[@letsTAKObout_it]

Bahador! I love your language channel :)

[@BahadorAlast]

Happy to hear that! Thank you! I've got some really interesting ones coming up. Hope you enjoy them :)

[@letsTAKObout_it]

Bahador Alast guarantee I will! Thanks for responding to my comment!

[@SantomPh]

It's the legendary Bahador Alast!

[@BahadorAlast]

❤️

[@aroojarshad1924]

I loved the way Neema explained everything 😁😁😁😁

[@andrewoladokun4377]

Amazing!!!! The guy in the black shirt, hilarious 😆