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Is dealing with Iranians good or bad?
This pertains to Iranians in the U.S. more so that anywhere else. How many times have you heard a family member, friend or just some Iranian man or woman you know say "agha moamele ba Irooni jamaat nabayad kard" or "man taa oonjayee ke mitoonam baa Irooni jamaat kar nemikonam"?
Last night, at my cousin's home, someone started complaining about his Iranian real estate agent and how she had screwed up everything during the sale of his home. He was barely finished with his story that another guy started complaining about his Iranian tile setter and how he had broken his promise for finishing his kitchen time after time. The recurring theme was do not deal with Iranians.
The interesting thing was that everyone in that particular dinner party was singing high praises about Mexicans. One lady who was a loan broker was saying she only works with Mexicans because they are the least problem. Another guy who was a personal injury lawyer said the exact same thing; that basically Mexicans are more honest, more generous, more trusting and basically more pleasant people to work with; as clients, customers, contractors etc.
The stories of the Iranian physician who is a general practice guy in the Valley were the best and funniest. If half of what he was saying is true, I'd hang a sign outside my office which would read "we do not accept Iranian patients".
My personal experience has been the same except for some really rich Mexicans we came across in an Island called Coronado near San Diego. I guess too much money can spoil anyone.
As I was trying to sleep last night, I started wondering if this was true of other cultures. Do Mexicans prefer working with Iranians, or do Koreans dislike working with other Koreans.
My wife thinks that its the same for other cultures because we expect more when we deal with one of our own. I am not sure if I agree with her 100%.
By M Fateh
What do YOU think?
Last night, at my cousin's home, someone started complaining about his Iranian real estate agent and how she had screwed up everything during the sale of his home. He was barely finished with his story that another guy started complaining about his Iranian tile setter and how he had broken his promise for finishing his kitchen time after time. The recurring theme was do not deal with Iranians.
The interesting thing was that everyone in that particular dinner party was singing high praises about Mexicans. One lady who was a loan broker was saying she only works with Mexicans because they are the least problem. Another guy who was a personal injury lawyer said the exact same thing; that basically Mexicans are more honest, more generous, more trusting and basically more pleasant people to work with; as clients, customers, contractors etc.
The stories of the Iranian physician who is a general practice guy in the Valley were the best and funniest. If half of what he was saying is true, I'd hang a sign outside my office which would read "we do not accept Iranian patients".
My personal experience has been the same except for some really rich Mexicans we came across in an Island called Coronado near San Diego. I guess too much money can spoil anyone.
As I was trying to sleep last night, I started wondering if this was true of other cultures. Do Mexicans prefer working with Iranians, or do Koreans dislike working with other Koreans.
My wife thinks that its the same for other cultures because we expect more when we deal with one of our own. I am not sure if I agree with her 100%.
By M Fateh
What do YOU think?
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