tes, but . . . Thanks Hassani, and I should have put that in the blog - I do know the guy wasn't MEANING to be rude, patronising etc. He was behaving like a gentleman.
In this instance, I had initiated contact by asking him about the check in, so possibly he could have handed it back to me. In other instance though I do understand why men ignored me.
That doesn't make it any less frustrating, or any less symptomatic of some serious issues with gender equality.
The reason why the guard handed the ticket to him rather than you, and why men will interact with him rather than you, is as a SIGN OF RESPECT not because they're ignoring you. Men who aren't family or friends, or haven't been properly introduced first, do not initiate contact with women (without her prior express approval.)
Camel Burgers? Ugh!!!!
At least I did not meet any religious types while I was in Iran.
It would be interesting to hear what they have to say but I think I would get bored if it happend too frequently.
Yeah, the Iranians ignore women who are with men in all conversations. I think it is sexist but at the same time I was relieved to not have to answer all the questions that I was asked over and over again when I was out alone. :D
I did enjoy my visit to Iran, but thank goodness to be living in Europe is what I say. :)
Congrats! Congratulations on the first!! :) :)
Sorry we didn't get to see each other after your essays - have a fantastic time in Iran, I look forward to reading all about it!
xx
Medb
Deborah Barnard
tes, but . . .
Thanks Hassani, and I should have put that in the blog - I do know the guy wasn't MEANING to be rude, patronising etc. He was behaving like a gentleman. In this instance, I had initiated contact by asking him about the check in, so possibly he could have handed it back to me. In other instance though I do understand why men ignored me. That doesn't make it any less frustrating, or any less symptomatic of some serious issues with gender equality.