Country: Iran
Question: In Iranian culture, how should guests respond when offered tea during a home visit?
Read the following statements and select the option that include all the appropriate statements for this question.
(i) Accept the tea immediately to show appreciation.
(ii) Refuse the tea once or twice before eventually accepting to show humility and respect.
(iii) Insist on preparing the tea themselves as a gesture of goodwill.
(iv) Politely decline each time to show independence and decisiveness.
A. i, ii, iv
B. i, iv
C. i, ii
D. i, iii
Answer: C