11. Not Every Iranian Is Religious
In spite of the global reputation the country has, there are actually some people who are ardent in the their distrust or outright distaste for the Iranian government. Though alcohol is illegal, some locals still enjoy a nip of the good stuff from time to time, just like in the days of American Prohibition.
12. They Want You to Love It Here
The Western traveler moving through Iran can expect to hear one question repeated over and over again: What do you think of Iran now and what did you think of it before you came? The citizens are very aware of how they’re painted on a global level and — perhaps not surprisingly — they’re eager to change people’s minds whenever possible.
