10 VIETNAMESE TABLE MANNERS AND TRADITIONS (VIETNAMESE DINING ETIQUETTE) | WHAT THE PHO

[@j.q.4324]

I am Chinese and we have exactly the same customs and table manners. It makes me feel very comfortable visiting Vietnam in the future :)

[@risingstar9903]

Vietnam is called “mini China” for a reason. This comes from a Vietnamese

[@longnhattran2627]

@@risingstar9903 no, it's a part of Indo-Chine.

[@TranHungDao.]

@@risingstar9903Says who, who are not Mini China 😂😂😂

[@icecreamandmonica]

Thank you for this video! I grew up half-Vietnamese in the states and growing up, my dad would continuously add bits of more food to my bowl or plate during meals. Back then it annoyed me because I'd be so full and so closed to finishing my meal and he'd plop another piece of meat or vegetables for me to finish (It was our culture to finish everything on our plates). He passed away 6 years ago and part of my healing process has been learning how to cook the foods we grew up with and learning more about Vietnamese culture as I want to visit one day. Like how you mentioned, he rarely ever said I love you. From your video, I just found out that him adding food was a sign of affection in more ways than I had ever realized as a kid. I'm currently crying my eyes out lol

[@TaboHill]

I can really relate to this, sorry to hear about your dad. I’m flying out to see my family this month and can’t wait to reconnect with my Vietnamese side again.

[@travelbumtexas159]

One of my favorite memories while traveling through Vietnam -/ I was invited into several Vietnamese homes for home cook meals and I truly enjoyed and cherished these experiences and memories. However, I could never truly feel comfortable sitting on the floor while eating. In the states, I always bring a bottle of wine when I come to dinner at friends homes, but since Vietnamese people don’t drink wine, I brought several kilograms of fruits. Vietnamese people are kind and warm, but they can spoil ya like a child sitting at dinner table....after I conveyed a moment of gratitude for the invitation to dinner, my plate instantly got fill with foods lol. And, after dinner I offered to wash the dishes, but I was kicked out of the kitchen 🥴 because of these wonderful experiences, I have a home in Saigon. A piece of my heart is forever embedded in vietnam because Vietnamese people enlightened my soul with their kindness.

[@ausbare140]

Did they spread paper on the floor to place the food on?

[@laurasalva7256]

I am Vietnamese American and learned so much. Thank you! The Vietnamese etiquette reflects a culture that is very respectful, loving, and generous. The only question I have is: "Do people mind some double dipping... someone sharing food with you with their own chopsticks?" My parents always used the serving spoon to share food. Thank you. Great video.

[@WhatThePho]

Hi Laura! Thanks so much for your support! There are a lot of dinning etiquette and of course, it will vary depending on where you're from. I've heard a lot of my friends from the South said that they don't have those table manners, so it's really up to the regions :)) Personally, I don't mind people sharing food with the own chopsticks since I was born and raised that way, but I felt a bit uncomfortable seeing people doing that when I first came back from the US, I was so used to the serving style in the US. So with that being said, I'm willing to adapt to anything.

[@laurasalva7256]

@@WhatThePho Thank you for your reply.

[@ClixerRBLX15]

Same

[@baopham8676]

​@@WhatThePhoDo people in Vietnam flip their chop sticks upside down to pick food from the shared dishes or does it go against Vietnamese dining etiquette? We do this in America when there are no serving spoons

[@heping07]

Thank you Van Vu for your Vietnamology channel. Although Vietnamese people are very understanding of foreigners, showing an understanding of their customs and traditions is a sign of respect and fosters greater friendship.

[@WhatThePho]

Yes, you are right! Thank you for your comment :))

[@thaonhiphan2455]

As a vietnamess growing up in Germany, I have learned so much. Thank you! Great editing and i really like your humour 👏🏼

[@WhatThePho]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ptg01]

Fascinating ! Indeed, very similar to Chinese dining etiquette... Thanks for a great education !

[@RickVietsub]

If you guys are wondering about this video accuracy. Since she speaks such a good english and she might not know what she was talking about, then I'm a vietnamese and I'm here to confirm that it's all true.

[@masterboiboi]

But you’re typing in english, how can we trust you too?

[@amikecoru]

@@masterboiboi tôi có thể xác nhận rằng cả hai đều nói đúng ;)

[@djttv]

Hi Vanvu, from Seattle Washington USA. If I'm a guest, do I have to wear a suit and tie? Or can I wear my shorts and seahawks t-shirt? Lol

[@evie5319]

@@djttv It depends on your visiting purpose. If you're visiting your girlfriend's family, you might want to be in a suit to impress her parents. If not, just wear something you're comfortable with, but don't wear things that are too revealing lol

[@lponio6010]

Can you use phone while eating?

[@jlam3297]

I really love the video editing and humor in this video. great job

[@ruru-1993]

Thank you so much. My boyfriend is Vietnamese born in France and his parents are from HCMC. I still have to learn a lot of about Vietnamese culture.

[@phoso1]

I love Vietnamese etiquettes. It teaches you good manner and respect. Great video.

[@WhatThePho]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@yinacvtt5515]

Going to visit my grandparents thank you for the help😊

[@WhatThePho]

Have fun!

[@joellapaz6724]

nice video teaching viewers about Vietnamese table etiquette

[@WhatThePho]

Glad you liked it

[@TehranScapeOSRS]

Vân you beautiful soul 😍 I'm a British / Iranian and we actually have ALOT of similarities with our dining etiquettes too. 😍❤️

[@Jumpoable]

How?

[@viethoangnb88]

I really like your videos! The great way you show how confident you are with your English and knowledge. And the way you spread Vietnamese culture and people to our overseas friends. Happy new year!

[@WhatThePho]

Glad you like them! Thank you for your huge support!

[@jaysmartin]

Cảm ơn for your tips, my fiance and I are backpacking around Vietnam in July. I can't wait 😊

[@pongyang8705]

I came across this video one weekend too late 🤦‍♂️. Thanks so much for this!

[@PianoSOL]

Khuôn mặt sáng thông minh, và rất tự tin. Tự hào con gái Vn

[@TravelingwithValeman77]

I am planning a visit to Danang in November 2022. Watching videos to prepare. Thanks for the tips! Great video!!

[@dennizdvd]

Great video....thank you, Van. I was invited to dinner by a Vietnamese family in the past. They added more food to my plate by using the other end of their chopsticks...very sanitary. I love the way Vietnamese people show respect and good manners to their elders...something that I see less and less in the western world.

[@neuzeitrecordings]

i am in Ho chi minh right now and it‘s kinda funny to say „come on“ for thank you all the time and getting a smile back 😅

[@hle144]

As a viet kieu thinking about moving back to VN, thank you for these tips!!

[@seanobrien2306]

Hi Van Vu..., Excellent video and very informative, and I ( learned a lot ) about Vietnamese table manners, traditions, and culture and a word or two... Thank you for sharing the video and excellent information on Vietnamese table manners, customs, and culture, too... Bright, intelligent, and attractive... Mike in Montana P.S.: I miss Vetnam... :)

[@duongngo312]

Thank you Van for these etiquettes! To be honest, I've never paid attention when scooping rice into a bowl, but from now on I'll surely avoid single scoops. Nevertheless, regarding sharing acts, I would highly recommend grabbing the food with large ends of one's own chopsticks or using spare ones. If such manners are not so comfortable, the food should only be shared before everyone starts eating.

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you! These rules are heavily applied in the north cause it's more stricter there so just be easy on yourself :))

[@tridang734]

Thanks for making this video because I’m often make a mistake like knock on the dishes or plate, and got scolded (when I was young, and currently just sometime). After I’m watching this I’ll definitely fix my mistakes.

[@WhatThePho]

Haha, we all done it lol

[@bbtl236]

Thank you for this valuable information's it useful for me

[@WhatThePho]

Glad it was helpful!

[@datfier2678]

It brings back memories all right ..🌟🌟

[@Mr.HP.888]

Lovely family . You are Cute bright and u v got humour 😍😍😍

[@স্বচ্ছদেশেরস্বপ্ন]

Some manners are same in our country-Bangladesh. Thank you very much for sheering about culture and manner of your country.

[@daviddanyluk535]

Just came across your channel today. I particularly enjoyed learning about Vietnamese table manners.

[@yuhangluo8160]

It is so interesting to know the no-nos are almost same as we have here in Guangdong, China.

[@maxdc988]

Didn't you hear her mentioned Confucian ethics ? Anyway, Vietnam and Guangdong were part of Nanyue empire in 200 BC.

[@hoademo965]

So cool! I forgot about the “mời” part

[@nhoyflores789]

Very informative, especially for me who likes to know more about your culture. cam on

[@morgannilsson4119]

Thank you so much for this. Im soon gonna move to ho chi minh city

[@bgrigg07]

You are doubly adorable with glasses!

[@soupclown_9709]

the part where you invite people to the table to eat is so true, i have many cousins, aunts, and uncles and it take so long to say all of them

[@Phoebepham1990]

Eventhough I'm vietnamese but there are still some etiquette that are new for me cause of the different between regions surround country.thanks so much for your effort in making this video these days, it's help me so much in understanding more about our culture here and there.Btw. do you have any fixed schedule in publishing your video? I'm looking forward to watching your new one everyday ^ ^

[@WhatThePho]

Oh please share some more table manners from your region? I'd love to hear! And I try to post every Sunday but with my work schedule, I'm trying to find time to edit (editing takes forever lol) But yes, I'll try to post for videos (maybe 2vids/week) next month since it's Tet month and I wanted to show off our traditions to people. Thank you for your support!

[@phungle8890]

Can you please do a video on traditional performances/music in VN? Would love to learn more about them and any interviews with performers would be great, too!

[@phungle8890]

Like hat cheo, cai luong etc

[@dzungluong8093]

I'm always so excited to your video. Thank you and look forward your next video soon.

[@WhatThePho]

Yay! Thank you! I'll post the next one this Sunday :)

[@fashionstylerrique7112]

Merry merry Xmass my dear lovely Friends off Vietnam 💛❤💛❤💛❤💛❤💛❤

[@Lupa736]

Good way to show respect.

[@dannyd7280]

Very nice I did learn some tradition from you and some words thank you so much this is fun and I look forward to watching more of your videos Vietnamese food is my favorite

[@scogginsscoggins]

Great video. How about a video on the etiquette of Vietnamese massage shops. What to look out for and the long history of massage services in the country.

[@jimmckinnon7148]

Along with Phúc Mập videos, you're helping me learn the language and customs, cảm ơn rât nhiều and chúc mừng năm mới!!!!!

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you for supporting my channel! I'll try my best to have more valuable content

[@scottjudah]

Thanks for the tips Van! :)

[@HaLe-pk4ed]

Hiuhiu, e mê chị quá mất thôi, chúc chị luôn vui vẻ, hạnh phúc và ra nhiều videos

[@WhatThePho]

Hihi chị cảm ơn em nhé :))

[@HappyPerfume]

Hậu trường lúc nào cũng là vui nhất😅

[@hangrienituyt1344]

So informative! ... confusion say: Everyone eats to survive, only some survive to eat and will actually starve without “In-N-Out”, all the while anyone without sustenance cannot live. Am I Rice? ... Happy 2021!!!

[@duytran3356]

Nice I learn something I did not know rules 4,6, and 9. You are awesome 👍

[@markbrandon7756]

Nicely Done Video. Cam on.

[@tringo999]

Hi Van, very informative 👍

[@SkyusaNguyen]

What a great job! Your family is very beautiful 💗. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you so much! You are so kind!

[@denissegonzalez1791]

i have a vietnamese friend and her parents invite me to eat but i dont want to be disrespectful to them so i came here thankyou for making this video❤️

[@WhatThePho]

Glad it was helpful for you! :)

[@jerrynam]

Learned a lot in this video.

[@SHADO3DMC]

Glad I watched this one.

[@jlr43100]

I did not know this. Thanks. Iam so studid

[@PhuongAnh-nw2gn]

Rất vui khi biết đến kênh của chị🥰

[@sergeyivanov5060]

Hello, it's a nice video. I also watched an ad in prior your content about Durex, which was also nice. Thanks for posting, Van Vu.

[@WhatThePho]

really? OMG lol

[@Zainadam6344]

Fantastic 😁🙏very useful tips 🌻🎁🌷

[@eddieonmelrose]

Hey V You are smart…. You don’t need the glasses for sure!!

[@gabriellelaurens6925]

Love love love your channel. I’m moving to Vietnam in two months and I’m so unbelievably excited. Thank you for these informative videos !!😊😊

[@WhatThePho]

Have fun! Thank you for watching :))

[@donnytrump692]

You are not welcome there

[@jimmckinnon7148]

Very informative. Thank you. I also need to know the table manners in a Vietnamese restaurant. There's condiments and hot sauce, sometimes things are brought with the meals that can be confusing at first. Plus, how to order in Viet would be a plus too.

[@WhatThePho]

Oh yes, those videos are coming soon :))

[@GabeGonzaga]

Oooooo hehe love the new intro and little razzle dazzle details, love seeing this channel evolve!

[@WhatThePho]

Thanks Gabe for always supporting me! I wish I had more time to edit 2 vid/week. Editing takes forever!!! 😪

[@GabeGonzaga]

@@WhatThePho editing takes sooo much longer than you think too. I heard a lot of people consider hiring their own personal editors so that they can just concentrate on developing and filming content. But overall take some breaks if you need them! Don't burn out.

[@doogiemcdougster6740]

Cam 'on for your video! :)

[@Tool369]

i really like your channel, because it s good and i can improve my english.

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you! 😃

[@thoigohoangloan1339]

3:57 I often eat like this with my family.

[@justforfun21811]

Chị nói tiếng anh rõ quá , em học được kha khá. Thanks and hope you made a lot of videos ❤️

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you em nhé!

[@justforfun21811]

@@WhatThePho theo dõi từ giờ đến lúc chị được nút vàng là em giao tiếp tốt được tiếng anh rồi 😂

[@dougdavid1739]

What a wonderful video! Where was this video before I visited Vietnam 10 years ago? Thanks!!

[@WhatThePho]

Glad you enjoyed it! And you can visit Vietnam again :))

[@knowhow1242]

cám ơn Von, another nice video! Good job :-)

[@FrancisNguyen1802]

Tks c, channel rất hữu ích giúp e luyện nghe và hiểu tiếng anh được tốt. hơn

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you em đã ủng hộ kênh! :)

[@jackiepham1570]

Everything was taught by my parents when I was little

[@cdavid6437]

Thank you for the class in Vietnamese table etiquette.

[@vsalasarcr]

Greetings, I loved your video, thanks for teaching us.

[@hiepinh502]

I think you should got to my homeland in highland central there very much interesting for you make youtube it between laos and campuchia...

[@mfamily3301]

Thanks for bridging Vietnam to the world .👍👍

[@WhatThePho]

My pleasure! Thanks for your support 🤗

[@pheedo2797]

I have noticed a lot of people commenting on the southern etiquette being different? My family is from Hue and I was born in the U.S, but the etiquette you mentioned here is the same for Hue which is what I was raised with as well! Thanks for the video! :)

[@WhatThePho]

Thanks for sharing!! These are just some basic table manners that I adopted from observing, my family, relatives, and research haha. There maybe some different customs that I didn't know about Hue people. Feel free to add :))

[@pheedo2797]

@@WhatThePho its actually not different at all! Especially the elerdy respect, sharing dishes, being courteous and acknowledging the family at the table and bringing gifts!

[@NgThKhD]

Your accent is so nice and your beauty face is like Baifern- the main actress in the film named Bai Mai Tee Plid Plew.

[@leeway10231]

I've just begun watching your videos and your shows are very fun, interesting, educational, + your English is Amazing! 📖☺️🧡🌷🧡

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you! 😃

[@leeway10231]

@@WhatThePho I am Korean Filipino 😊🌷 so that makes us distant cousins! 🌷 By the way my niece is a Utuber. U can see her videos at "Sweet and Tasty" Her videos are similar to yours! 😊🌷 She has a million subscribers & I am sure you will reach that number very Soon! 😊🌷 Thank you Miss Vanessa for introducing me to Vietnam, such a Lovely country with Beautuful & Inspiring people like yourself! 🌈😊🌷⭐💐💛🦋

[@nhasachduchanh]

Van Vu's thoughts helped me speak in English. Tks!

[@user-A12321]

😃wow All these manner is same or similar with our culture ( from small part of🇮🇳 )

[@celiawilliams269]

Thank you for sharing very important and useful information about Vietnamese culture. I am planning on visiting Vietnam someday, but I would like to visit a Province from one of my favorite KZbin videos, "Ly Tu Tien." Can you help me by telling me which Province it was filmed? Thank YOu.

[@truongvcgofficial7396]

I have to say that your voice is so great

[@AaronFreeman]

Un otro buen video, y muy util, muchas gracias!

[@vanbinhtruong419]

Thank you, Van! Thank you for everything in this clip!

[@WhatThePho]

No, thank you! ☺️

[@bennyshaysevand5935]

Hi Van , I always enjoy your informative Videos and give a big likes in this Video you mentioned Go the the Bathroom before eating ??? I am little confused .

[@WhatThePho]

Wait which part lol

[@hado1916]

When I was a kid, I used to invite anyone older than me before eating (sometimes 2x people). Now we have an extended family (4x), I use the short version haha.

[@alisonzimmermann5266]

I just came across your channel. Thank you so much for this fun and informative learning! I have one question: If a guest is, for example, a strict vegetarian, or has some religious or health (e.g. food allergy) reason not to eat certain types of foods that may be served by the host, would it be rude to mention this before the dinner? Or is the guest expected to eat everything that is served?

[@HH36986]

Hãy nói rõ trước khi nhận lời mời và trước bữa ăn, người mời sẽ làm cho bạn món chay ngon cho riêng bạn. Việc này là bình thường ở VN. Ngày 1, 15 âm lịch người ăn chay rất đông tại VN

[@WeekendMuse]

Funny and informative, well done.

[@WhatThePho]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@owencharleston8561]

Another great video

[@TheActualLiz]

Most excellent! Any tips for eating in a work environment? Or how to be more polite at a business party?

[@WhatThePho]

I think just don't be too loud when you're eating and that should be fine :))

[@PHONGNGUYEN20490]

Love it, please make more videos

[@WhatThePho]

More to come!

[@jakeabe502]

Dear VanVu Thank you for your Beautiful You Tube Videos You are an Inspiration to all those who wish to know more about your Beautiful Culture ! We appreciate your Insight and Knowledge of Vietnamese Culture, Food and Etiquette ! Marvellous and Brilliant young lady ! Enjoying your Explanation about Table Manners. I have one question how would you eat say Slippery Noodles or Squid ?Is it Alright to Slurp Noodles like when Japanese people do when they eat For example Ramen Noodles as a

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you so much 🙂 And yes, you can slurp noodles in Vietnam as well

[@zenaidadelrosario1641]

Keep up the good work Van ur so nice and beautiful. We have Vietnamese friend and relatives here in the Philippines . DHANG FAMILY.

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you! 😃

[@Julie-sr5di]

Love this- know the feeling😂

[@ttran1912]

Good to know with some of etiquettes I didn’t realize.

[@WhatThePho]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thuyhavan6456]

I wish you publish videos more frequently. I love to watch them. From CauGiay

[@WhatThePho]

Hi Thuy Ha Van, thank you for supporting me! And yes, I'm trying to have more videos during Tet. Editing takes forever so sorry for the delay.

[@teetykmn5042]

Hello Van. I think that the countries in these South East Asia may the same traditional and cultural such as the older came first and respect them. Thank you for this video :)

[@hoademo965]

Hay và rất chi tiết

[@erikgeorge3770]

🤗❤️🤗 thank you for sharing

[@ccnahelp4564]

I didn’t even know some of the rules that you mentioned even though I’m Viet. True surprise!

[@WhatThePho]

Haha, how many rules in there did you know? :))

[@ccnahelp4564]

What The Pho sticking chopsticks straight into the rice bowl, for example, is a taboo I didn’t know. I guess it springs from Buddhist. Hí

[@duy817]

@@ccnahelp4564 I'm Catholic Vietnamese. I never knew that was a Vietnamese thing too.. Always thought that was only in Japan they care about that.