Vietnamese Culture

As one book title says: "Vietnam, country, not a war!". Due to the long and bloody war, Vietnam is often associated with the Vietnam war, that the French and US troops were involved in, but the fact that Vietnam has a rich cultural heritage most often gets lost.

When you speak a language, it's also helpful to understand the culture of the country and to be able to move around without too many stupid mistakes. Things that are normal to Westerners can be quite offensive to the local population. And why make mistakes, if you can read up and understand the basics within a few hours?

Vietnam - Culture Smart!: A Quick Guide to Customs and Etiquette

Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.

Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include:

• customs, values, and traditions
• historical, religious, and political background
• life at home
• leisure, social, and cultural life
• eating and drinking
• do's, don'ts, and taboos
• business practices
• communication, spoken and unspoken

Reviews:

"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel

"... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel

"...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer

"...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine

"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times

Culture and Customs of Vietnam

Written by a husband and wife team, with years of experience in Vietnam and its culture, this well developed text provides a detailed look at most of the major areas of Vietnamese culture and customs. Topic areas covered include Vietnamese history, cultural impacts of war and occupation, religion, literature, architecture, food and cuisine, family culture, festivals, and the arts. I would heartily recommend this book to families who have adopted from Vietnam or for anyone who is interested in a more complete understanding of Vietnam and its people.

Reviews:

  “...this book includes virtually everything that a student looking for information on Vietnam is likely to need.” – VOYA

“Finding postwar material is not always easy as our nation is still uncertain about uncovering wounds we'd rather forget, but we find this book to be an essential part of a high school's collection on South East Asia.” – Blanche Woolls & David Loertscher (GaleGroup)

“Concise and excellent guide to Vietnamese culture, both past and present....this work is a valuable and unique contribution to popular Vietnamese studies.” – American Reference Books Annual

Vietnamese Culture

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