taarof (English, noun)
expansion: taarof (uncountable)
Senses:
glosses: The intricate Persian system of etiquette and good manners, emphasising extreme deference, humility, and respect, especially in politely declining to do something (quote a price on something one is selling, eat more food, etc) so that another person can talk one into it.
tags: uncountable
glosses: A cultural communication style of indirect competitive flattery, generally of Middle Eastern origin.
tags: uncountable
Forms:
form: ta'arof
tags: alternative
form: tarof
tags: alternative