How to NOT approach a Vietnamese (How to make friends in Vietnam) - Ft Alex Ninja Teacher

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[@ninja.teacher]

It was great to hangout and shoot videos for our channels again! Thanks for having me on the channel 🙂

[@WhatThePho]

Thanks Alex! It was fun filming with you too :))

[@Aaronthedegen]

wud marry and have kids with

[@gavinvd1]

@ninja.teacher (Alex) are you South African?

[@ChrissieSM]

@@gavinvd1yes, he is, the accent is definitely south african.

[@SnapshotTechTips]

The District 1 always has more options such as foods and chill out. Brother you forget to mention PHO as one of your favorite foods. Well, the other foods you did mention are still the best too

[@joeyezee]

I am a Filipino American and I am live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I visited Vietnam in November 2023 to see my girlfriend who lives in Phan Thiet. She picked me up at SGN airport. I must agree when I met my GF's parents and siblings they did greet me with a bow instead of hugging. They were very respectful and Vietnamese people in general were super nice when I visited both HCMC and Phan Thiet. I also remember the food is bomb! Super delicious! I cannot wait to go back to Vietnam. I am going back to HCMC in February 2024. Thank you two for posting this video! Its very helpful especially for a foreigner like me from the U.S. Thanks again. I will keep watching your channel.

[@Cachoeira1986]

Living in a smaller city in Vietnam not too far from HCMC I can tell it's very worth it learning Vietnamese. Even if it's hard - and I speak several languages fluently by now - don't give up: Vietnam is worth it!

[@sc7672]

My family and I are from the US but currently living in Japan. We recently got back from a trip to Vietnam (Hanoi and Saigon) and absolutely loved it. Before going, i watched your video on how to cross the street and here i am back alive😂.

[@Dave-ml4ws]

When I was in Vietnam last year, we had a private tour guide with a driver. We got pretty friendly with them and tour guide invited us to his home for next time we visit in Hanoi. We would drink green tea and one thing I noticed, the driver kept refilling my tea when I finished. So I call him my green tea buddy now. Hope to see them again one day. Didn't drink green tea prior to Vietnam, now I drink it every morning.

[@abeck0856]

I love how you changed direction and more targeted content. I am seriously looking to relocate to Vietnam from the USA. I value your content and hope you continue to bring more useful vlogs.

[@pete79602]

Another Awesome Video ! Always happy to see new content I've learned so much, and will be visiting Hanoi and N Vietanam in September 🤞 Keep up the hard work, its much appreciated :)

[@frankindabank]

Idk, it's so easy to make friends in Vietnam. Everything so relaxed and chilled. Many people want to try out their english a bit it seems and even when you go eat somewhere or just shopping the sellers often try to start a conversation. While feeling pretty much lonely here in the west on a daily basis I never felt alone in Vietnam, not a single day. I just have to leave the house and something is going on ... Speaking a bit of Vietnamese helps a lot tho...

[@TravisRayWatson]

When I lived in Da Nang for almost 2 years, I would only live in a Vietnamese area. I saw maybe a foreigner once a week. Usually a backpacker who was lost. So when I’m forced to immerse myself in the culture, speak, the languages must as much as I can, I meet new local friends Quickly.

[@TrúcNguyễnThị-d4e]

cuối cùng chị yêu đã trở lại mong chị ra nhiều video ạ hihhi

[@xdgs567z]

The hugging part is so true…I tried to hug a Vietnamese person goodbye and they just looked at me strange 😅

[@coffeesnob1992]

Re: laughing at our broken/poor Vietnamese pronounciation, I can definitely relate to that! Twice a year I have to call out student's names to do their speaking tests. Its easy to know when you get it wrong because they all giggle and repeat your pronounciation, just have a laugh with them! They know you are trying your best.

[@WongStanley-jn5ie]

Van is strikingly pretty.

[@nunyaaliveta]

pretty? All that plastic surgery and still ain’t fixing it

[@WongStanley-jn5ie]

@@nunyaaliveta go home and play your Dungeons & Dragons.

[@AmsterdamMotorTour]

This was interesting to watch. never been to asia before, let alone place like VN. Greetings everybody from Amsterdam🇳🇱🏍

[@Teedeeus]

Hugging among friends isn't typical in Vietnamese customs. Vietnamese folks save hugs for family, like spouses, parents with kids, or grandparents with grandchildren. Even siblings don't hug much. But you know what's common? Shaking hands! That's the go-to in Vietnamese culture. Nowadays, the younger generation in Vietnam is embracing hugging, celebrating birthdays, and giving flowers. It's a reflection of Western culture that has been seeping into Southern Vietnam since the '60s and continues to persist.

[@WanderingWorldwidewithLiz]

I have never in my entire time had a Vietnamese person bow, when meeting. Me, I was living in Thailand for 3 years and still do this and like this custom, as I don't like personal touch when meeting others. I will just stay in my own space, wave friendly and thats all. .. no more handshakes, only in professional way in some circumstances :) "half Viet here" from USA/Vietnam. I feel like its more common for people who are strangers, to stare and be shy for some time... people stare bc they cannot tell if I am a foreigner, Thai, Viet, or something.. but once I shake my head like nod and smile and say hello, they always try to talk a lot more :) , but I don't hardly speak Viet. So my meeting of local people, is always something confusing for them.

[@smileygeni]

When we laugh at foreigners speaking Vietnamese, it’s mostly due to being so impressed that they can speak it! It’s not very common and a very hard language to learn.

[@suniltanawad8917]

Very fantastic. You both really explain good. ❤

[@gwen8859]

Thank you Van. Vietnam in next week. What to get the most out of it and you sure are helping. Thank you!❤

[@HapeJoieFritt]

I can't wait to watch even though I must have already done it correctly. I am going to watch sitting in Tan Phu, HCMc with my Vietnamese fiancee right now😊

[@Limewire1984]

In my experience, Vietnamese people tend to show their love by doing things rather than just saying it, for example, feeding you versus saying "I love you."

[@caucasianasian4111]

I love your channel! This is the second video that I've watched and it was very helpful as I've been living in hochiminh city for 3 months now. I love that park that your at. Landmark 81 is very close to my apartment in District 2 😊. Thank you again for this great video!🙏❤️🙏

[@budiaphin3922]

Just back from 5 days trip in Danang. Very lovely place. People in Vietnam surely very friendly. Hope will have more time go there again...

[@dominichill1492]

Happy New Year 2024 to you Van. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas as well. This is a classic video to begin the new year with.

[@wiikends]

As a hispanic i tend to hug my Viet friend & she just laughs. At 1st i was confused why she didnt hug back but later understood. Hope to visit VN specially less tourist places for real experience

[@main2333]

Vietnamese woman in Hawaii are a loud when they talk. My mom says she’s not fighting. They just talk loud. I’m used to it. But now that I’m older. I keep telling my mom I can hear her. She’s right next to me. 😂. Does not change.

[@DaveEPie]

Some American moms are the same. Talking very loud when I am close. I think it’s just certain people- not necessarily culture

[@markholland6657]

great video... Alex is right,.. have also found that modesty and manners go a long long way as a foreigner in Vietnam! It is a bit of a culture shock the first time if ya make the effort I have found Vietnamese are the most welcoming and warmest people I have ever met.. can't wait to get back to Vietnam.. also making the effort to learn the language makes a big difference! making mistakes in Vietnamese is inevitable as its a tonal language and western languages mostly are not so there will be occasional errors but they do appreciate the effort..

[@alexsander_K_4082]

Last week I met the first time with the Vietnamese woman in the cafe and after I said her some Vietnamese words she laugh because of shock. Another time I told my friend đúng rồi, but she heard đứng dậy and stand up 😁So speak Vietnamese and make mistakes is really funny and not offended at all)

[@SnapshotTechTips]

The District 1 always has more options such as foods and chill out. Brother you forget to mention PHO as one of your favorite foods. Well, the other foods you did mention are still the best too.

[@huunghia1810]

Great, thanks to Van & Alex for this video!

[@biglance]

YOU are AWESOME!!! Keep up the good work, you are destined for GREATNESS!!!

[@cotuongtritue]

Love your voice and I really want to speak English like you in the future! Thank you a lot!

[@southwestshinellc9325]

I think I’ll be visiting soon. Looks so beautiful ❤

[@jossdan8858]

Happy New year Van! Great video though !

[@viajaycay]

I'd love to see van vu cover the local salsa, cuban, bachata dance scenes/clubs!!

[@dennissantos6782]

Hi Van Vu from San Francisco 🎆 Happy New Year

[@bigcat880]

Always looks like a great place to visit!

[@stephenkeen5737]

I think you mean How not to approach.... How to 'not approach ' means you don't approach them or want to. I've just been teaching this about infinitives last week. The initiative 'to approach " stays together usually and the not goes before it. Good luck. Nice videos. Beautiful presenter too.

[@timpickering8255]

Much appreciated your video always enjoy your videos.

[@timpickering8255]

@DmonWhaSAppusingdnumberabove_. The New Year May We Find Peace and Joy

[@UncleHoCM]

Man Viet people in the US don't mind the hugs so much so I was kinda surprised/insulted by two cousins--one in Vietnam, one half Thai/Viet, in Thailand who stood like a statue and didn't hug me back when I goodbye hugged them. Lol.

[@xdgs567z]

Standing like a statue….yep so true 😂

[@Steevee14]

​@@xdgs567z Like a STATUE ("statute" - a law, usually in writing).

[@farmerj1]

I realize opinions vary but his favorite dishes, while all good, are not very flavorful. Afraid of Mam? Durian? Once you get past the slight odor, both taste wonderful. Again, opinions vary but neither Da Nang or Hoi An are particularly interesting to me, lots of tourists. My personal favorite place in Vietnam is Hue. Lots of history, food, and Vietnamese dialect are both unique.

[@maddawg22]

That thumbnail and @0:06 is killing me 🤣. I remember when I met my friend in HCMC for my first visit there, she waited outside for me at my hotel, when I seen her I went in for the hug and she met me with the hand out for a handshake instead, and I was instantly reminded that PDA isn't normal everywhere, especially VN. I felt like such a jerk and a goof at that moment, but definitely took no offense.

[@thomaslevine405]

Looks like you two are friends already.....thanks for all the tips, very interesting!

[@chesterphung1143]

Hi van wu happy new year great job always thanks❤🎉😮

[@Steevee14]

Van Vu (not "van wu")

[@WaiManSun]

Ah yeah hugging, I just asked if I can give a hug. One seemed to accept it reluctantly, though most were fine with it after I asked.

[@briancrawford69]

I wanna take the trip from California to Vietnam sooooo bad!

[@WhatsInaName68]

Van will you do a video in Da Nang.

[@kushal809]

Awesome video❤❤

[@trieumai2157]

This is a great video, i usualy visit your youtube chanel to improve my listening skill.

[@authentic4225]

Such a powerful grip on that mic I have to say lol

[@jamalgreen3056]

I wasn’t expecting this 😅

[@Slawp]

great episode!

[@Gatorfanforlife]

Hello Van. Love the videos. So pretty ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tomaakinokolotau7062]

Love you n your inspiration videos

[@eio1971]

Awesome video. Good information

[@ViagenscomIsisLopeseEu]

Hi and thanks for sharing.What options of app we can have dates OVER there? I mean,for real relationship ok... Greetings from Brazil

[@VirginiaYoung-r6e]

lol it looks like you are holding an imaginary microphone until they zoom in. thanks for the information.

[@crackeds]

Came here for Vanu

[@janperry120]

Whether U go to any country you have to buy food to meet people

[@josephchristopherledesma127]

👍😉😉 love your topic 😉😉👍

[@allenpearson5659]

Made mistake of wanting to hug a new friend I made, didn't realise that's a no-no !

[@SaigonStrolls]

Interesting topic ☺!!

[@4021jason]

I have an 90 Day Visa granted until 10/01/24 but I will be departing for usa 16/01/24, Will I be able to get my Visa extended at the day of my Departure? I enteded on 27/11 of 2023..... Thank you so much!

[@Catdaddy836]

that intro was hilarious

[@MS-ut8fd]

I really want to visit Vietnam.

[@southtexasprepper6605]

Wow, i had no idea Vietnam was so modern.

[@ronng6378]

Hi Vanvu; how can i meet you in person? If you are coming to Singapore; i volunteer to be your host and guide for the trip.

[@JessieGoodman-s8q]

I think it’s pretty normal that asians tend to be slow to warm up type of people.Cuz asians grew up being taught to be respectful and reserved😂

[@FaveFive1]

Shes so pretty

[@ChrissieSM]

Van, there is a lovely vlogger called "big time Bentley". Please could you interview him.

[@ryu299]

Vietnamese women you have beautiful faces? Oh wow!

[@gregoriopuro]

How ' bout a fist bump.. is that common in Vietnam when you meet someone for the first time.. you know here in America since COVID " fist bumps " have become quite popular..

[@ryu299]

Vietnam the longer Vietnamese people are dating Mexican people the longer it takes for success in the country. How much do you want to bet?

[@DaveEPie]

I must be special- I had VN women of all ages giving me a hug . That’s why I am Dave E Pie. ❤🥰😍😘😘😘

[@stellafox]

sounds like greeting ppl in Vietnam is more like Scandinavia - they also don't like to touch and will keep 1 meter distance LOL

[@MannvonWelto]

Maybe its easy to meet new people but difficult to make Friends espacialy when You dont speak the Language

[@PhuongLe-zf7zu]

The second bar was closed already.

[@ryu299]

Asian people in America no reaction I am getting there to freedom. Thank you all Asian people and thank you for letting me use your channel. You are the best Asian people in the world.

[@xrpxtrariceplease2811]

pretty dress

[@rockylee4696]

When can we have a french kiss with a vietnamese girl ? Vietnamese is close to french colonisation.. it should be straight french kiss on the lips for the first date ? Isn’t it?

[@xdgs567z]

I French kissed a girl on 2nd night….so yeah it’s possible

[@DaveEPie]

I kissed a VN girl on the first date in HCM. God bless the French

[@888Peetah]

Alex looked like a teenager in S. Korea :-)

[@IdrisShenaee]

I like your videos but the background music its annoying

[@WhatThePho]

Oh no, sorry about that! Is it too loud?

[@IdrisShenaee]

@@WhatThePho Yes its load :)

[@williammartin8366]

I really love this video! As a Western man from America who is German/Scottish and married to a Vietnamese woman. I'm very touchy, I don't like people touching me. Unless they are close family, then only I allow hugging. Most people I greeted in Vietnam, was bowing, waving and handshake. I admit I do get mad, when strange Vietnamese women come up to me and start touching me. 🫶

[@InsightsAbroad]

who hugs strangers?

[@tubechap8424]

Van, will you marry me ❤

[@khanhle7917]

he likes to eat all my favorite dishes ! he clearly has good taste in food 🤤🤤😋😋lolz

[@usersfxjee35ft4]

Budaya timur harus tetap dijaga, jangan luntur.

[@claire5619]

great

[@Aksuited84]

How to easily make friends in Vietnam the Alex Ninja Method : Be a good looking personable tall dude : )

[@absurdnerd7624]

Yes.

[@josephchristopherledesma127]

🙋‍♂️♥️♥️ Hello Van Vu ♥️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️

Hello 👋 😊

[@CALee]

lake got big fish

[@Jonahisme]

I will be happy if I can be your friend

[@clintonroper007]

Ask her out! You guys look so good together 😊

[@REDBUDDA66]

❤❤❤🫰🏻🫰🏻🫰🏻

[@Aussie-b7c]

Van, you are so cute, men would melt with your smile

[@Steevee14]

Van is so attractive and well-spoken, she could have her choice of any man she wants!

[@anonymousperson2345]

👍💛

[@jmonie02]

bro, hook me up with a job. I have a maser's in higher ed.

[@mr.n0ne]

background music could have been better or, not at all.

Từ bao h mà người Việt chào nhau kiểu người Nhật vậy???

[@Windtalkerzz]

Thật, người Việt ko chào kiểu thế. Người Việt bắt tay, chứ ko cúi gập người như người Nhật.