Greeting
To greet, most of the time we just said hello orally, it
can also shake hands. It is rare that the Vietnamese kiss or make a kiss when
they meet.
Always call your interviewer by name, whether it be a
friend or a new acquaintance. The name is most often the last word that makes
up the full name. For example: Nguyen Van An (Nguyen = name; Van word = insert;
An = name).
Do not greet a Vietnamese clasping two hands and leaning
(Hi Thai) Vietnamese use this movement to the pagoda.
In a conversation
Most Vietnamese are very friendly, but that does not mean
that we can address them without taking care to respect certain rules
Do not be surprised if during a conversation, or an
unknown Vietnamese covers topics that seem very personal (Are you married, how
old are you)
Lose his temper will be an affront to the Vietnamese. If a
situation is difficult to manage, maintain your composure without mounting the
tone, you would worsen the situation.
A table
Accept the use of cures teeth. Some people use very
demonstrative ways while others will more discreetly.
Accept the dishes arrive, not in the order you can
imagine, but in the order or the servers will bring. A dish that is similar to
an input will probably happen after a meal. It is almost a constant
Do not blow your nose at the table, you choqueriez your
assembly
Never plant chopsticks in a bowl of rice. It is indeed a
ritual that is done for the dead
Gestures and
behavior
Do not heckle a Vietnamese asking him to approach the
apple of upward hand gesture is considered a lack of education. It will make
the gesture apple hand facing the ground
Shoes off, a Pagoda, temples, making you in Vietnamese, do
not wait to be told. If you see shoes dragging on the ground, it is a sign that
you need to identify
Call a spade a spade: The Vietnamese do not take tweezers.
A big one is big and not a person coated, a lousy one is ugly and not an
unspoiled person by nature. To us, who have elevated the art of the unspoken at
the highest level, it may seem curious. Do not be shocked by what they will say
about you or your country. A you know where are the limits of correct when you
feel targeted by about little rough.
The Vietnamese have all respect for the elderly. And
Vietnam, live at this point as the Vietnamese: when you meet them head down in
formulating your greeting or just a smile. See here for more infomations
Tipping:
They are common in the tourism sector in Vietnam but are
not mandatory and vary the level of satisfaction with services provided, tips
are usually given to guides, drivers, porters, janitors in hotels. Be aware
that to refuse to accept then tip is often part of a ritual.
It is advisable not to give too small tips. it is better
to give nothing than to give a sum too small, which may offend.
Here is the current practice of tipping for guides and
drivers in Vietnam:
For a group of more than four persons, the basic criterion
is 2 euro per person per day for the guide and 1 euro per person per day for
the driver
For the group of less than 4, the basic criterion is 3 to
5 euro per person per day for the guide and 2 euro per person per day for the
driver.
Tips
They are common in the tourism sector in Vietnam but are
not mandatory and vary the level of satisfaction with services provided, tips
are usually given to guides, drivers, porters, janitors in hotels. Be aware
that to refuse to accept then tip is often part of a ritual. It is advisable
not to give too small tips. it is better to give nothing than to give a sum too
small, which may offend.
Here is the current
practice of tipping for guides and drivers in Vietnam:
For a group of more than four
persons, the basic criterion is 2 euro per person per day for the guide and 1
euro per person per day for the driver
For the group of less than 4, the
basic criterion is 3 to 5 euro per person per day for the guide and 2 euro per
person per day for the driver.