The Persian guests sit at the finished dinner table to start the feast.

Like many other cultures, Persians have a great reverence and appreciation for their guests. For example, at a Persian dinner party, it's customary for the host to thank each guest for his presence. Also, the host or hostess should never sit at the head of the table, instead staying in the background making sure their guests have everything they need and are having a good time. These customs originated in ancient times.

When people attended a traditional Persian gathering, the best food was always reserved for the guest, who was considered a gift from god. To this day, when at a traditional Persian celebration or dinner party, it's not unusual to see the host on his or her feet most of the time. This is because no host may sit while a guest is standing.