John Slee <[email protected]> writes:
>$EMP has asked me a couple of weeks ago if I'm willing to travel to
>Iran to help a client there. I'm fascinated by the idea. Everyone I've
>spoken to who has been there recently has said they loved the place.
>I think if they ask again I will say "yes". Thus far I've said "not sure".


I'd go there too if my employer was paying for it. There is simply no 
substitute for experiencing a place with your own eyes. In my twenties I was 
stationed overseas and when the stint was done, I deliberately took a three 
month leave of absence so I could travel further and see the world. It's one of 
the most enriching things I ever did in my life. Make sure you have a good 
camera with you.

The caveat is that there are a few countries in the world where criticism of 
the government is a crime - Iran is one of those. I would be very wary if a 
political conversation comes up and your opinion on the matter is requested. I 
would also try to get a primer on social protocols ahead of time, e.g., from a 
coworker from there. When in Rome, do like the Romans. 

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