The national language of Iran is Persian, also known as Farsi, an Indo-European language.

Iranians are very polite people, and appreciate formal courtesy (in Persian 'ta'arof').

A few of the more frequently used phrases are:

Salaam    

Hello    

Haale Shoma Khoobe?   

How are you?    

Khaste Nabasshid   

May you not be tired (a polite greeting)

Khahesh Mikonam   

Please/You are welcome    

Befarma-id   

A polite phrase meaning 'after you', 'your turn'   

Merci   

Thank you   

Motshakeram   

Thank you   

Khoda Hafez   

Goodbye   

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