Comparison and contrast

Tehran and Sari are my favorite cities. I prefer to live in these cities. These are two important cities of Iran. These have a lot of similarity and difference. If I want to say comparison, I can say both of them are provincial capital and the biggest and most populated in province. Tehran has the most populated and area in Tehran province. Also Sari has the most populated and area in Mazandaran province and have more facilities than other cities in the province. In terms of the differences, Tehran has dry weather but Sari has wet weather. In Tehran most of time fall snow in winter where as in Sari most of the time weather is rainy. Tehran is more populated and area than Sari. They have different culture and customs. For example, in Moharam month, people in Tehran give Gheymeh poli as a votive while people in Sari give rice barberry with hen. How to dress up is different. Unlike people in Tehran, Sari’s people try to wear more simple clothes, because Sari is small and people are more in sight. Unlike Tehran, in Sari, people are more friendship and help each other. In terms of the dialect also are different. Sari has local dialect that they usually speak in village. Tehran has more facilities than Sari, Such as recreation facilities, study, transportation, job and etc. Tehran has a lot of cinema, amusement, shopping center, equipped hospital and etc. Sari just has one cinema. Hospitals aren’t equipped as much as Tehran. In Tehran provided more educational facilities. Schools and universities are better and progressive, public transportation is better and equipped, subway and bus cause traffic comfortable and easier, but in Sari people use taxi most of the time. Unlike Sari, in Tehran job positions are more.

In general, Tehran is more big, populated and progressive than Sari. Today, most of people prefer to live in Tehran because of having more facilities, comfort and convenience. In my opinion Tehran is the best city, but has two objections, being overcrowded and has pollution weather.

Comparison and contrast

                Where to go on vacation: The beach or the city

      It is part of the human's nature that always looking for enjoyable things. But these days people are too busy to think about doing pleasing activities. They get tired of daily grind, so whenever they are off or in holidays, they try to enjoy their spare-time in a best way. Going on a vacation is one of the choices that people have in their free time. There are many options where to choose. Two of the most common places people choose for taking a vacation are the beaches and the famous cities. Both places offer a variety of fun activities. The beach offers activities that the city can't offer and vice versa. The beach and the city are totally different. The main three differences between vacation at a beach or in a city are the types of activities, the clothing required and the different feelings that you gain through going to these places.

     The first major difference between vacation on a beach or in a city is the kind of activities you are able to do. Warm climate is one of the most important features that the beach has. The sea and the warm weather determine the activities that are available at the beach. You can play volleyball, go swimming, sailing, surfing and take advantage of the sun and lie in the sand to get tan. On the other hand, in a city you can go sightseeing, visit different sites such as museums, theaters and amusement parks. You can also go shopping that is the most interesting part of a vacation for women. This means that you have many places to go and you will need much more time and organization in a city than on the beach.

    Another difference between vacationing on the beach or in a city is the clothing and equipment you need to take with you. If you decide to go to the beach, you will have to take mainly bathing suit, shorts, short-sleeve shirts and sandals. However, considering that you are going to the city where you will have to walk a lot, you will need comfortable and casual clothing such as jeans and tennis shoes.

     The final difference between going to a beach or a city for vacation is the different feelings that you gain from these places. If you want a soothing place away from any harsh situation, the beach is a good option. The sea, the pure weather and the great view of the beach, all of them help you to relax and enjoy being there. Unlike the relaxing atmosphere at the beach, the city is full of noise. Most of the cities are crowded and there is a heavy traffic in them. So it is time-consuming and exhausting for you to visit different places in a city.

     It doesn't matter what place a person decides to choose. Although both places are interesting and exciting, it all depends on what you are looking for. Keep in mind that wherever you decide to go, you will enjoy it.

Analyzing a process

                    How to plan a party

       Throwing a good party requires a precise plan. Everything should be prepared in advance to have a great party without any problem. About two years ago, I decided to throw my birthday party. I didn't make a guest list; I just called and invited my friends and relatives whom I remembered. Then, I called a caterer to provide dinner and birthday cake. My guests came one after another. Surprisingly, one of my close friends was absent and after my mom asked about her, I found that I forgot to invite her. It was really upsetting because I was sure that she won't forgive me. But the worse thing was that the number of people who came to the party was more than the considered number. So we had to order more food again. Because of that we served dinner very late. When I think about that day, I blame myself because it was my fault that I didn't plan for the party. Because of this bad experience I really recommend people to plan everything in advance. Here are some necessary steps for planning a party and I hope they can be useful.

       The first thing that you should consider for a party is making a guest list. This list includes the name of the people whom you are going to invite to your party. By checking it you can be assured if anyone is left or not.

       The second step in planning a party is making a budget according to the number of people that you have listed in the previous step. In this step you estimate all of your expenses for this party such as the price of food, beverage, music, decoration, etc. After you calculate their cost, you see whether you can afford them or not. If you can't, you have two choices to make it affordable. The first choice is to eliminate some of your guests and the second one is to throw the party simpler. For example instead of purchasing seven kinds of fruit, buy five kinds and cook food at home instead of ordering to a restaurant.

       Making your guest aware of the party is another step. There are two ways to invite them according to the formality of the party. If it is a small gathering, you can call your guests or send them a message that includes the occasion and the setting. But if it is a formal party such as a wedding celebration in which a large number of people are going to attend, you should send the invitation cards to them.

       Other than these three steps that should be followed in every kind of party, formal or informal, small or large, there are other factors in having a party concerning to its type such as food, music and decoration. If you're going to have a large party, it's better to call a caterer to provide the foods and drinks so you are sure that the food is served at the exact time. About the music, you can hire a DJ or orchestra to warm up the party. If you have a birthday party, you should decorate the house with balloons, colorful lamps and birthday ornaments. For wedding ceremony there are different companies that take the responsibility to decorate the place of ceremony. However if your party is just a small gathering, you can prepare the needed ingredients in advance and cook the food at home. About music, you can use a CD player or a computer to play music and enjoy your party. Decoration isn't needed for such gathering, so try to focus on preparing the food and music.

        As you see throwing a party isn't as hard as some people think. You just need to plan what you want to do for the party. If you follow your plan and above-mentioned steps, I'm sure that you can have a great and memorable party.