One union, two worlds: Sohrab and Jezzel
Thu, December 22 2005
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His |
Her |
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Name |
Sohrab |
Jezzel |
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Age |
20 |
20 |
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Place of Birth |
Tehran, Iran |
Seattle, WA |
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Ethnicity |
Iranian-Canadian |
Iraqi/Iranian/Chinese-Canadian |
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Education/Degree/Occupation |
2nd Year Arts at UBC |
2nd Year Arts at UBC |
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How long have you been together? |
Eight Months |
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How did you meet? |
Through a group of friends at school |
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What do you like the most about her culture?
There’s a great blend of Chinese and Iranian/Iraqi cultural influence in her family, but I’d have to say I’m drawn to the sense of friendship and honour in her family, which Chinese and Iranians both share. |
What do you like the most about his culture?
It is very interesting and ancient. It is very familyoriented and reminds me of Chinese culture, in terms of respect for the past and close-knit family relations.
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What do you dislike or find peculiar about her culture?
The smell of some Chinese foods (I think the direct translation is "stinky tofu") and the fruit Durian.
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What do you dislike or find peculiar about his culture?
Parents have too many expectations and are over-protective at times.
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How did you parents react to the relationship?
Not too different, it was different than the usual relationship (I've only dated Iranian girls until now), but they are getting used to it!
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How did your parents react to the relationship?
They do not know yet.
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What is your favourite food or dish from her culture?
Her mom likes to mix things up and the best thing she's come up with is Walnut Chicken and Pomegrante sauce mixed with thick rice noodles.
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What is your favourite food or dish from his culture?
Jujeh (chicken tender) Kabob and plain basmati rice with butter.
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What woud you describe yourself as?
Innocent, open-minded, romantic.
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What would you describe yourself as?
Open-minded, caring, social, outgoing.
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What would she describe you as?
Caring, sweet, sensitive, family oriented, funny charming. |
What would he describe you as?
Amazing!!! caring, fun, outgoing, thrill-seeker, sensitive, open-minded, kind, loving. |
