Things NOT to do in Vietnam (Part 2)

Hello everyone! Here are the 15 things that foreigners accidentally make Vietnamese feel uncomfortable. Vietnamese people wouldn't be too harsh on you if you make these mistakes, but it's important to know each other's culture right?
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[WhatThePho]

Thanks again Vessi! Use my whatthepho for $25 off each pair of your Vessi shoes! Free shipping to CA, US, AUS, NZ, JP, TW, KR, SGP

[ericrichards]

I’m a Korean-American and everything you said in this video is exactly like the Korean culture. I didn’t realize that the cultures were so similar. It’s no wonder why I love going to Vietnam. I just got back a few weeks ago and I just night a return ticket for April ‘24 😂

[rickdavis]

As an American and my Wife is Vietnamese. We have a new home in Saigon. I love Vietnam and it’s people but I do prefer Saigon the best for me. Like you said it is very international and I find that true. My wife and her family are what we would call very Westernized but still keep to some Vietnamese traditions. My wife has her daughter and husband and 2 grandchildren that live with us. I like that so much, the closeness of family. I am retired from ExxomMobil and my Wife who is a US citizen pooled our money together and had a house built in Thu Duc City outside of Saigon. Returning back in December this year and eventually sell our US home in New Jersey and live permanently in Vietnam. I listen to your channel a lot for insights on Vietnamese culture even though I am quite familiar with Vietnam for the last 26 years. Thank you for very professional vlog .

[SaigonBrit]

Another one (I know a lot of younger Vietnamese complain about this one in their own country) is the indiscriminate dropping of litter/trash on the streets/plastic bags everywhere and cigarettes. Some of my Gen Z Vietnamese friends have told me that it's definitely a middle aged/elderly generation problem and they feel embarrassed about it.

[liveandlearnwithmike]

Van, can you please do more videos like this? This will help others learn the Vietnamese culture. Thank you

[Hakulanni]

One year ago you wrote about understanding cultural differences. This Video really does a more thorough work of understanding Vietnam and its mores. In Hawa'ii, because of the heavy influences of our Asian friends and residents, we are more familiar with these. I am so happy to see that you always explain with kindness and deep understanding. I can't comprehend why some people who travel abroad don't think to be more concerned about this. I always look forward to your updates... Thank You!

[marka.nelson]

Learning about Vietnamese business culture would be great! I have had two Dutch managers, two Chinese bosses, some Indian bosses, a Brazilian boss, a German boss, and others and the cultural differences in management style are indeed enormous. Dutch people are exactly as you said )

[bernardtan]

Hi! Van. Thank You for sharing the 15 informative tips. Very handy for us as foreigners. Truly appreciated👍🏻

[raksu]

Same shoe policy in Finland. We never wear shoes in the house.

[tommyrfc]

I'd love to see a video on business practices because working in Saigon it drives me nuts that the saving face culture runs so deep that a lot of my coworkers can never admit fault or apologise for their errors. In some cases there's a lot of tiresome buck passing, excuses and, sometimes even lying, rather than a simple apology

[chacmool]

Those of us who have been around SEAsia for while and studied it will know that none of these dislikes and behaviours are unique to Vietnam. They are virtually present in all the region's countries and points to a general cultural uniformity based on a very early substrate of Indian and Chinese culture. It also points to the animist past (and present). Just one example. Indonesian will routinely ask you upon encountering you, 'sudah makan?', 'did you eat already?'.

[mistapete]

I love your perspective!
“Lets just roast each other in the comments down below because i feel like the more we understand each other’s culture. The better.”
I visited hcmc and thu dau mot last year. It was such breath of fresh air seeing how everyone makes fun of everything/everyone. It’s a much more relaxed atmosphere i feel

[paulwalsh]

So essentially. Just be respectful.
I love the concept of avoiding conflict at all costs.

[maxmclanahan]

Van VU thank you for this video. To me it is good to inform people about one's culture it goes a long way for better understanding and better relationships. What is sad for me is to see the new generation of Vietnamese slowly drifting away from the old culture. The Vietnamese culture has been around for thousands of years, and it is what has made Vietnam so Uneek especially when it comes to the family. That is what I love the most about Vietnam and its people. When I first came to Vietnam in 1968 and spent two years there, I learn lot of good ways and better ways to live and grow for I was a young man of 17 then. I am 74 now and still carry what I learn back then, and I think I have been a better man for it.

[_-_-.-_-_]

Very good and accurate video.

A few things that I find annoying, especially with Youtubers from America:

Some how they think it is their job to expose fake markets in Bui Vien, it is as if their countries don't have them.

Also, unlike Phuc Map, they live in Vietnam and thinks they don't have to learn Vietnamese while we live in America, we are supposed to speak English. Not talking about tourists.

I have been helping most of my Vietnamese friends in Ha Noi that not all foreigners (including Viet Kieus) are the greatest. Some come very entitled and "I am an American" attitude. There lots of good foreigners too but have seen a mixture.

[markbrazil]

This is one of your best videos yet Van! I’ve been in HCMC now for almost two months and your information has helped me tremendously. I love your “dude” voice! LOL!

[Austininvn]

OMG!!! I've done rude things. I feel ashamed 💔
Thanks for teaching us about your culture 🇻🇳
Btw, nice haircut 🥰

[hollybui]

Your video is always so informative. Thanks a lot chi Van

[Enjoy]

Hello ma'am. I'm Latino man going to da nang in July. Whathepho lol. Thanks for keeping viewers aware of how to put best foot forward when visiting Vietnam

[professionalplumber]

I will watch your videos all day and never get tired of it. Your content is very addicting. Plus u are always in a good mood seems like that keeps me watching. Plus love vietnamese culture and the vietnamese women have me hooked lol.