Nguyễn Thị Thanh Thảo

Lớp: IBC05
MSSV: 31201021758

DOS and DON’T for people from abroad coming to

work/study in VietNam
 Dos in Vietnam:
- Greet Vietnamese in their native language which is “Xin Chao” for “ Hello” and “ Cam
On” for “ Thank you” with bent head. That is a great way to make friends with
Vietnamese.
- Wear polite dress code (long and body covering clothes) when going to religious places
to show your respect to locals’ belief
- Bring a map or hotel business card when going out alone in case you get lost. The
traffic in Vietnam is complicated. 
- Check the weather forecast before going out because the weather in Vietnam changes
very quickly.
- Watch carefully before crossing the road because traffic in Vietnam is chaotic.
- Do learn to use chopsticks. In many places, especially remote areas, it is not easy to find
forks or knives 

 Don’ts in Vietnam
- Don’t touch someone’s head, especially when this someone is older than you are. It is
considered insulting.
- Don’t run too fast or stop suddenly when you cross the road in Vietnam. Keep eye
contact with the coming drivers and try to keep your speed. Crossing the road with our
guide for the first days will be great to learn. 
- Don’t wear valuable jewelry or bring lots of money when walking around the street in
case of robbery.
- Don’t sleep or sit with the soles of your feet pointing towards the family altar in
someone’s house especially when you visit the local family or stay in the homestay.