First of all,
I would suggest that the State Department do their research. If each person simply googles information about Iran, they will be able to hold their own in any conversation that might come up. Also, it takes a very little amount of time to look up business etiquette online. You should always veer to the conservative side of the rules. If they are more casual, they will tell you that you may take your jacket off or that you do not need to bring all material in both languages.
General Info
Some points that I pulled out from this information that would help them conduct business are:
-Business attire is formal and conservative
-Women should cover their hair
- Be sure to address the Iranian business associates by their title and their surname
"agha" (sir)
"khanoom" (madam)
-spend time cultivating a personal relationship before business is conducted
-Appointments are necessary and should be made 4 to 6 weeks in advance
-Written materials should be available in both Farsi and English
Other than the rules that you can find online, go with the flow, watch what the Iranian business people are doing, it is safe to assume that you are allowed to act in the manner that they are conducting themselves. Let them lead the meetings, then follow.
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