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