Q&A: Vietnamese Culture 101 (Tipping in Vietnam, Drinking Culture, Why no shoes in the house?)

In today's video, I will answer your questions about Vietnamese culture. You will learn a lot about Vietnamese tipping culture, drinking, giving gifts etiquette, and why Vietnamese people don't wear shoes in their house, etc.
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[@thang2161]

Rất tự hào khi chị có thể đưa Văn hóa VN đến với nhiều người trên TG

[@daisyanncatubag5222]

Hi! I'm a Filipino and an ESL teacher. And I am here because I just started to teach Vietnamese kids English online. I wanna know more about your culture especially your education system with regard to English. Thank you. Love lots from PH. ❤

[@WhatThePho]

Best of luck!

[@dinhkhanh]

Vân is so xinh đẹp and tràn đầy energetic. Always ủng hộ Van. 😂

[@vladarskopin3314]

Interesting to see a video about Vietnamese history, for example Chinese influence on food, architecture, art etc. in your videos. Or maybe how similar are Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, how can we notice it in everyday life.

[@brandorambo6644]

My Vietnamese wife has been wondering where I'm learning all these vietnamese culture traits from. I told her it's a big time secret. I met my wife in lagi, Vietnam while on a trip to Vietnam/Thailand. Around 6 years ago. After 3 years of talking I asked her if she wanted to come to Minnesota. She said yes and your videos help me understand the way she is. I get it now.

[@bouncingdude]

My wife is from Lagi as well. She was actually born in Ben Tre province. We live in DFW, Texas, now. My wife moved to the States in late 2019. It would be hilarious if they know each other, lol.

[@brandorambo6644]

@@bouncingdude I bet they know each other, my wife know people in texas too.

[@brandorambo6644]

@@bouncingdude my wife name Lien Thi Bich Nguyen, she is from phuoc hoi ward neighborhood. Quynh luu street

[@WhatThePho]

Aw! I'm so glad to hear that! Understanding other culture is very important for a strong love :)) Hope you and your wife are safe and well

[@bouncingdude]

@@brandorambo6644 Hi! My wife checked last night. She doesn't know her by name but a pic would help. My wife, Quynh, also started a KZbin channel. Here's the link if you're interested in checking it out: kzbin.info/door/aRbfqtWhe0I3t9YHTEVfQg

[@lararusconi1155]

Great video 👏🏼 I've traveled to many SE Asia countries over the past few years, and loved them all. But Vietnam holds a special place in my heart. I wanted to visit the Country since high school, and had super high expectations. I'm gonna tell you, my expectations weren't only met, but also exceeded. Honestly, I did know Vietnamese were nice people, but I didn't expect them to be so friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed every single moment I spent in Vietnam, from Hanoi, to Hoi An, to Saigon. I really can't wait to be back. Lots of love from Milan (Italy).

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you for your kind words! Please visit Vietnam again when you can :)

[@joanfelix8362]

nice

[@mikeg9421]

I can absolutely understand why Anthony Bourdain fell in love with your country. My grandfather also spoke very highly of the genuine kindness that the Vietnamese people possess. I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to teach English in Vietnam and experience the culture that these two great men spoke so highly of.

[@garyconway1073]

Hi Pho, I am in Ham Tien , near Phan Thiet and Mui Ne. I started coming here for the winters in 2016. I have lived in China , Thailand , Cambodia , Phils and honestly I love Vietnam the most. Fortunate for me I arrived for this trip Dec. 1 2019 and have been allowed to stay and I am very happy for that. Thank you for your video's , you do a great job and in one way you are like me eheheh I to do not speak or understand the language . Im sure you must be picking up some of the language but for me I have no words in Vietnamese. Have a few very good Viet. friends here, I love being in the country side near the ocean, here people are more relaxed , friendlier , I did visit Nha Tran and Da Nang and Hoi An but here there is no city on the beach, PERFECT. Wish you all the best .

[@thanhthuyang9697]

😘😘😘

[@alancrane9762]

Gary, where were you originally and what brought you to the Orient? Just curious.

[@dennisgellert1742]

Some observations while touring Vietnam - furniture in traditional Vietnamese homes - dark stained heavy wooden furniture with no padding or cusion. A solid wooden sofa with a base the size of a bed. Hamocks are often seen. Motor scooters parked in the front room. You often see houses open during the evening- you can walk down the street and see what they are watching on tv. While touring south Vietnam with a friend from Saigon, as soon as they hear someone from the north speak they immediatly know they are from the north. Plastic chairs and stainless steel tables in cafes. If its a drink it gets served with a block of ice in it (in Saigon at least). Light green paint is used everywhere. Everybody in the tourist industry is super helpful.

[@marcolevizzari2776]

thank you SO much very useful guide i will follow your suggestions when i arrive in hanoi!!

[@nine7295]

The "wealth bringing cat" figure is actually a Japanese culture thing. Thanks for the video, I learn a lot even I have had Vietnamese friends.

[@A_Story_Told_in_Stone]

Beautiful lovely culture ,Amazing

[@TaTo-e4o]

Thank you for this documentary. We did more documentary on Vietnamese culture. More so we did history of Vietnamese people from ancient to present before war with U.S..

[@Anseu89]

Chào em, chị rất thích những video của em và cách mà em quảng bá VN tới các bạn nước ngoài. Tuy nhiên trong clip này, ở câu hỏi là tại sao người VN không thích nhận quà từ người nước ngoài, đặc biệt là tiền. Câu trả lời của em là đúng chỉ với 1 số người, bên cạnh đó cũng có những người thực sự k muốn nhận quà là tiền, bởi vì họ có lòng tự trọng và không muốn bị người khác hiểu lầm là lợi dụng tiền bạc. Chị lo lắng rằng câu trả lời của em sẽ vô tình khiến người nước ngoài có cái nhìn không hay về người VN. Cám ơn em đã đọc comment này của chị.

[@supersarachannel5927]

I am little but I have big appetites to learn. I learn alot abut Vietnam from you :P

[@stanleybarton]

I am so happy that the Vietnamese people have become so happy and successful!

[@SrSaraviaMusic]

Great video,Van! Just one good thing you forgot to mention: The positive and optimist attitude towards life

[@SrSaraviaMusic]

Just one question: Is there any conflict on the concept "Việt kiều"?I asked a friend and she told me that it's the Vietnamese diaspora and maybe I'm missing something because I see nothing wrong with that

[@vietmichaelhuynh]

Wow good job on the video Bé Vân. You have done your research and homework. Thanks for the good job. Keep up your good work.

[@jeffmathews9993]

Go Girl - one of your best - I learning and enjoying HEAPS - Cheers n Thanks fr Australia

[@antai3391]

Ui bạn không chỉ trả lời nhiều câu mà nội dung của câu trả lời cũng vô cùng đầy đủ luôn mà nhiều khi mình cũng nghĩ nó như thế luôn. Có nội dung mà mình tâm đắc mà cũng không thể diễn ra nó ra trước đây đó chính là việc coi giá trị cộng đồng, tập thể trên cái tôi cá nhân. Người Việt thích sự tập trung đông người trong công việc cũng giải trí, như việc nhậu nó cũng thể hiện gắn kết bản thân với một nhóm để không chỉ nó thúc đẩy tình cảm bản thân với những người mình muốn hướng đến mà nó còn cho thấy tâm lý đề cao tính cộng đồng của người Việt

[@malemaline]

Love your vibe. You come across so friendly and super informative. I'll be moving to My Tho City do you have a video on it?

[@nhasachduchanh]

Thích kênh của em từ thời Covid19❤❤

[@salesEbino]

ngày nào cũng thích nghe Van Vu nói hay quá, giá như bạn trainning cả tiếng Anh nhỉ

[@dominichill1492]

All you're answers was the truth and real. Also Vietnamese do accept gifts from foreigners, and Vietnamese love money, but that is in every culture. Also you are looking so beautiful as always.

[@nhattienbui1168]

Your videos are becoming an indispensable part to me , keep up the great jobs

[@YNguyen-fg4tc]

I'm Vietnamese and I love your video 🥰

[@eddieonmelrose]

Hey V Thanks so much for your help and for your411 .. PS ... In th e process of getting my passport!!!

[@XuanTran-vw9so]

Such a useful video ! i have learned more about vietnamese culture since im studying tourism culture so plz do more videos like this!!!

[@suniltanawad8917]

Love to hear u. Very nicely explain everything. Love from dubai and india

[@rickytvph3855]

Hi Ms Van I'm From Philippines We have many similarities in many aspect ex. Being hardworking and Being strong family tight and many more ...

[@nguyenhuynh7074]

Mỗi lần buồn hay nản học tiếng anh bật kênh what the pho là auto có motivation liền luôn 😊

[@honghoadove4495]

Cám ơn Vân nhiều lắm! There are many good answers I can use when I want to open some conversation to my foreginer partner. Thank alot and wish your channel to grow more!!

[@brunosantanna4718]

Loved the workout and q&a workout right after 💕😂 each day more passionate about Vietnam thanks to you... 🥰 Please stay safe!! ❤❤❤

[@cvt3641]

Thank you for your video. Keep safe when you get out at this time due to the Covid-19 situation in Ha Noi, Van

[@Jj-sp1sz]

Nice! Love this channel will watch more, was going to move to HCM but covid prevented that. Will still look to come and great to learn more while waiting! Keep up the great videos

[@uctran-rc6537]

Lâu lâu xem lại thấy vẫn hay lắm Vân Vũ xinh gái!

[@scrumdillyum]

as a vietnamese girl who grew up in a very whitewashed family this was actually super intriguing and made me feel better about being asian

[@roberth1889]

got it, lots of help now I realized ... thanks Van

[@minhquattro9303]

i'm looking forward your videos every week to enjoy and learn english. thanks a lot for your videos

[@khuongvu8331]

Van, This is the best video since I followed your channel. Good for you and looking forward to watching some news your produce

[@WhatThePho]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jacklemang2457]

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important is not to stop questioning... What good is money if it can't buy happiness and health for you ???

[@LyLy-zi1sm]

I want to listen your voice more, i wish you can tell long story, or make some longer video, because your voice is so fresh, clear, and attractive. Luv u so muchhhhhh

[@intelligentlife3115]

I'm so appreciate to you because all your videos are always give me more motivation to learning and super energetic as well. I hope you're still uploading for new Videos every week.

[@vilbertgustafsson]

Thank you for the video, it was very enlightening

[@normmt2424]

Very good education about Vietnam. I want more videos lith this.

[@andylaw3805]

You gave answers in details. Good job 😀

[@MrTomherzog]

Hi Van, you are so lovely! I am a retired American man with a social security pension. I am thinking of moving to Vietnam because (as you have said in other videos) it is inexpensive compared to America. The climate is also better than the cold and snow here in New England. But do some Vietnamese still resent or dislike Americans due to the legacy of the Vietnam War? (I believe it is called the American War in Vietnam?)

[@travelinrob406]

A very informative video. I will know how helpful after my return from Vietnam next month. I'll have to watch the phrase vid. next to further my KZbin research. Thanks for your perspective!

[@LittleNicky007]

Very good Vietnamese culture contents, thanks VanVu 👍

[@Dolomiterain]

Great video, helps me understand the culture. When I visited HCMC/Vung Tau everyone was very helpful, even with the language barrier. As always thanks for the AMAZING Videos!!!!

[@toannguyen-se4dr]

I love to see your talking, your face so cute when you talk.

[@alexandreandrade2858]

Nice video! very informative 👏👏👏

[@vincele6174]

I love this video. Fantastic job of explaining our Vietnamese culture!!!!

[@boomshakalaka415]

Great explanations! 2 more follow-up questions: 1. Do the 3 regions in Vietnam really have their own dialects or is it really 3 accents with localized slang unlike China which has dozens of dialects (ie. Cantonese, Mandarin, Fukanese, Shanghainese). 2. Gift giving - Is it true that anyone hosting a birthday dinner he/she is the one expected to pay the tab unlike in the US where the bill is split evenly amongst the guests?

[@Alaska2446]

If the birthday person is the planner this could be true, it's usually the event planner who takes on the bill in this culture, so being a mother of half vietnamese children.. if I invite and plan their birthday dinner, than I would offer to pay for everyone I invited Or if my mother in law planned a new year dinner at restaurant and invited us all then they the in laws would offer to cover it, now actually allowing them too is another story and depends on everyone's finances obviously

[@sampawlvtodap3168]

I am so happy that you told the audience that you need to ask a Vietnamese person 3 times before they will finally accept. Growing up with all my American friends I starved except food at their house the 1st or 2nd time and they would just say OK fine. So I would stand there and watch them eat and be starvin.

[@ocmanga5685]

:))

[@jdnguyen25]

Keep up the good work, your channel and content is awesome..:)

[@ADBProductions_]

I am planning a visit to Vietnam soon. Beautiful country, thanks for the tips

[@kammykwok2888]

🙏❤️🙏 this is indeed one of the best Channel I ever seen 👍🏽 keep up with the good Work my dear 🌱🌷🌱

[@jimmybrooks1059]

Hey V, loved the vid. Thank you for your clear friendly explanation of viet culture. Makes me want to visit Vietnam even more. Very enlightening. Could you do a video about Buddhism, Confusionism, and Cao dai. I am interested in these. Thanks again

[@Yenvivu]

I'd love this video. It's informative 👍👍👍

[@InfinittraksMusicGroup]

Great tips about Vietnamese culture Van.

[@MindofYǒng]

Colonized by some nations but not conquered, paid off retribution but not surrender. Now I know why my late granpa so proud when he was telling stories about Vietnamese people, probably the similar culture & others stuff he had heard at that time makes my late granpa think we are the same...lol

[@martinlam3200]

What a great channel to spread the Viet cultural beauties out to international friends! I do have a firm belief that one day our culture will be as popular as Japanese, Korean, US-UK ones.

[@NguyenNgocLan67]

I think it will come true soon

[@bbyskittles91]

This video was very helpful 👍🏾. I have been trying to learn more about Vietnam so that I can understand my boyfriend's parents culture and traditions. Unfortunately my boyfriend doesn't teach me about Vietnamese culture unless it's food related. I'm hoping he embraces his culture more in the future.

[@jiwayangterluka2255]

hi sister I'm from Indonesia I have a boyfriend from Vietnam and now stay in London.i just learn from you how to culture

[@Jamestran-wr9qc]

So many high levels of vocabulary for Vietnamese who are learning English. Thank you very very much for your kind explanation. Respect from Saigon.

[@TanNguyen-zs4es]

Chú chẳng hiểu tiếng anh nhưng rất thích xem vidieo cháu làm rất hay giới thiệu vn ra thế giới . Cám ơn cháu một cô gái xunh đẹp yêu nước .

[@WhatThePho]

Chau cam on chu a

[@fridaywithmateobonus2477]

Love your channel ... and saw you made an appearance today on Trang's live stream! Keep up the good posts em!

[@ThatRascalMerlin]

I honestly hope to at least visit, if not retire, to Vietnam. I am so enamored with it. It is really, really enchanting, especially for someone who loves, and is fascinated by Asian culture(s). I really love your channel, because you have a working experience of seeing things through the eyes of a westerner, having lived here in the west. The way you "translate" (for lack of a better term) these customs, experiences, and details is the best I've found on KZbin. I lived in Guangzhou, China, and I really loved it, but I wouldn't want to live there forever for a myriad of reasons. What I have seen of Vietnam, so far, especially on your channel, tells me that Vietnam has all the things that China lacked and doesn't seem to have all the things that I disliked.

[@alancrane9762]

Agree with everything you said. I hope Viet Nam will be progress in a different path and learn from its neighbor to the north while maintaining its identity. Viet Nam has tremendous opportunities at this time and it should take advantage of it on the world stage.

[@williamperryjr1324]

I always wanted to learn about the culture, and visit Vietnam! And also try the food! :)

[@vasco9597]

Hay quá chị ơi,chúc chị luôn khỏe mạnh và tràn đầy năng lượng,tiếp tục ra nhiều video nữa chị nhé,tự hào và yêu chị

[@owencharleston8561]

Still enjoying the videos

[@phamdung6712]

Thanks for your channel. Hope you will develop more meaningful content to be able to introduce the culture of Vietnam to many international friends. I will always follow you. Thanks

[@tesss2053]

Hi, Van. Actually, my English teacher recommends your channel. And I have to thank her a lot because I really like your channel. I myself impress with your American accent because of the fact that I really like the American accent. I am learning American Culture subject at my university, so your sharings about Vietnamese culture and American culture are useful to me, I mean. I already watched all of your videos, even your Livestream a few months ago. I wish you the best and I hope you continue your journey of promoting Vietnamese culture. And maybe you will travel to other countries and discover new cultures across the globe. I want to tell you that I am here to support you. Keep going

[@WhatThePho]

Aw! Thank you so much!! I'm glad my videos are helpful for you 💕

[@depotrubber7956]

GREAT !!! Your English is extreme high level , you speak English likely a high educated native speaker . Furthermore you looked intelligent and very beautiful . You really deserve to represent for modern young Vietnamese woman of 21th Century .

[@WhatThePho]

Thank you! 😃

[@stevencarter9318]

Love your channel thanks so much.!!

[@anghong2152]

Hi I'm from Singapore this is William may I know is there any Vegetarian food. Is it safe for tourists.

[@salalasalala1642]

Cảm ơn chị đã chia sẻ văn hoá Việt Nam mình một cách rất cởi mở và sâu sắc với bạn bè quốc tế ạ 😊 em cũng học thêm sâu về văn hoá của chính nước mình ❤

[@bogiamafia_a]

The thing I fear the most has come that is I already love you!!!

[@clanaj1335]

Love your video always

[@chadjeansonne5094]

Another awesome video !!!!!!

[@nexxtocomeup5398]

My wife Tina has me super interested in her culture. She's so amazing and I'm lucky to have her in my life 😄

[@loi3218]

Good now to see you without a mask. It makes my day.

[@dhm20396]

Mình nghĩ câu đầu là có, văn hóa boa tiền du nhập vào VN lâu rồi nhé. Bạn có thể thấy xuất hiện ở hàng quán, nhà hàng kể cả các dịch vụ di chuyển như Grab, taxi,..Chủ yếu là túi tiền mỗi người thôi.

[@visionarystyle_]

Whats the best app or way to learn southern Vietnamese? Is hiring a tutor better than learning through an app?

[@maihuong9442]

Thank you chị Vân for such an informative and interesting video about our country, but I'd like to share that though all Vietnamese worship ancestors but burning votive money and stuff on full moon/ funeral/deathday also depends on that household's religion, not all Vietnamese do that.

[@loibatongsan6847]

Nice video. Hope you healthy and success

[@jakeabe502]

Dear Van Thank you for the Wonderful Explanation on Vietnamese Culture ! Absolutely Fabulous ! Could you suggest some Famous Vietnamese Movies and documentaries that will explain more about the History of Vietnam ! I love your Beautiful Country and I wish to know more !!!

[@WhatThePho]

You can watch Good morning Vietnam and Vietnam Fast Forward, those are good!

[@aengusk3313]

you should make a video talking about some Vietnamese Films, there's alot that are REALLY impressive like "the scent of green papaya" & "cyclo". and I don't think many people outside of Vietnam are familiar with them

[@alancrane9762]

I'm familiar with "The Scent of Green Papaya." That's actually an old movie and one of the very originals that got international attention. Weird that this came up because I recommended that to a friend yesterday.

[@erikgeorge3770]

🤗❤️🤗🥰 enjoying the videos, thank you

[@loibatongsan6847]

I am waiting your video every day

[@nedoopacaktheboygamer2810]

Vân: Uploads Video Me: Instantly Clicks Also have a pleasant day& Stay safe

[@thomasraywood679]

Compared to the West, for many Asian cultures including the Vietnamese the use of chairs is an only modern phenomenon. If you have a chance online to view early photos of Vietnamese royalty, you'll find them seated in/at nice but tattered furniture. If they'd have owned it, yes, of course it would have been kept in good repair. Instead, it belonged to the itinerant photographer, touring the country and bringing with him this Western convention as a symbol of prosperity.

[@yody1978]

Vietnam people and culture is no where in the book/ in our conversation. But thanks to Van, now many people can understand Vietnam better. Hope this channel brings benefits for Vietnam in general. Great job Van.

[@2tickets1world]

I always wondered why they sat on the floor!! My husbands family is Vietnamese and his mom still does this when she invites people over.

[@leegeechew4053]

Good day greeting to you, Van ! You are truly knowledgeable about Vietnamese culture & way of life. Thank you for answering my question in this video. 🥰 Vietnamese are truly friendly & I have no problem in communicating at all during all my visits to Vietnam. Stay safe.

[@darrenyurczyszyn8051]

Could you do a show on erbs used in Vietnamese cuisine, it would greatly help with my cooking I am interested in how greenery is used . Please and thank you.

[@WhatThePho]

sure :))

[@mamoneynadar1284]

Is it possible to trade in Stock Exchange in Ho chi Mink City by foreigners like in India, Dubai Honghong, Singapore.

[@kaptaincee4139]

Great vid! Love it!

[@HuyTran-kp2qc]

Những câu hỏi và giải đáp rất hay. Hy vọng bạn bè quốc tế có thể tìm hiểu thêm về văn hoá của Việt Nam qua kênh. :-)