It's not necessary to tip, but it's appreciated. Only tip if they did a super job (like food delivery during a rainstorm)
--iancom
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Check your bill before paying at bars. Staff aren't the best at keeping track of orders and there might be mistakes... There will even be bars that do this on purpose...
--iancom
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There are always drivers who invite you to ride while you are walking! Don't go with them, the drivers you don't book through the app even if they are wearing the shirt of the car company you booked, always double check they are the right person you booked through the app.
--Nguyen Minh Tho
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Don't call children by their parents' names, because speaking will hurt the child by not being himself.
--CongThach
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During Tet, you should not buy white or black items. The ancients considered these two colors to be the color of mourning and death, often used in funerals. Avoid wrapping gifts using wrapping paper in these two colors, otherwise, the owner will think you want to bring bad luck to their home.
--CongThach
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In addition, in Vietnam people often abstain from giving fire and water. On the first day of the New Year, do not be foolish to ask for fire or another country because the Vietnamese are very reluctant to do this. It is believed that fire symbolizes good luck and water symbolizes fortune.
--CongThach
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It is forbidden to get married when the house is in mourning
--CongThach
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In a Wedding, abstain from breaking any items, as that represents bad luck for the couple
--CongThach
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Some items should not be placed in the wedding room
--CongThach
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Taboo those who can't attend the wedding
--CongThach
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Try things other than "pho" or "banh mi". Here are. Few suggestions:
- bun thit nuong
- mi xao hai san
- bo luc lac
Don't know what they are? Even better! Try something new
--UrbanSesame
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Use Grab or Gojek. Avoid taxis as they will often try to rip you off.
--iancom
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Take only Vinasun or Mailinh taxis. Others are not reliable and could cheat you.
--Vietoons
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Vietnam is a very casual country.... no need to dress up to walk around. You'll stand out
--Smfish01
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Do try to use the bidet, and not too much toilet paper. If you absolutely need to, throw in the bin. The local pipes can't handle bigger "stuff" and can easily start a small flood
--iancom
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Be friendly, Vietnam has friendly helpful people. Remember, you are a guest, they will respect you accordingly.
--Blind Donkey
20
You can try to speak Vietnamese (even you can't speak it fluently), people will love when you do that
--Andy
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In Hoi An ancient town, we can find typical cakes with local flavors such as Banh Xoai, Banh uot, Banh it la gai, Banh xeo, Banh vac, Banh dau green or Cao lau, Chicken rice, Chicken sticky rice,…
--CongThach
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Vietnamese people love to receive feedback about their food, they are friendly when receiving bad reviews so that they have solutions to amend, giving the best experience for tourists.
--CongThach
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Tea, fruit, or household utensils will be meaningful gifts to send to friends on Tet. As for fruits, usually, they will give a basket of oranges or apples because they symbolize safety and good luck.
--CongThach
