A Look at Vietnam Culture and Etiquette

A Look at Vietnam Culture and Etiquette

The life of the Vietnamese people always revolves around their family. The Vietnamese family both consists of extended and nuclear family. It is a common phenomenon for three generations to live under one roof. According to their tradition the father is regarded as the head of the family and it is his whole and sole responsibility to provide clothing, shelter and food. It is believed that after someone dies their spirit lives on. This is basically followed in the same tradition. The descendants worships their ancestors and they believe that it will ensure them good favor. A certain kind of ceremony is held on the anniversary of a person’s death.

Etiquette and Customs in Vietnam: The Vietnamese culture and the society has a fair amount of public etiquette and the most common ones are listed below: One must avoid the display of affection towards a member of the opposite sex in public.

One is not allowed to touch someone’s head.

One should pass the item with the help of both hands.

One should use their hand instead of pointing their fingers to someone.

One should not stand with their hands placed on their hips.

One should not cross the arms on their chest.

Dining Etiquette: If you are invited to a Vietnamese home:

One should bring fruit, flowers, fruit, sweets etc.

The gifts are expected to be wrapped in colorful paper.

One should not give handkerchiefs or anything of black color, or even yellow flowers or chrysanthemums.

Table Manners: One is expected to wait to be shown where to sit.

The oldest person should be allowed to sit first.

One should pass dishes with the help of both hands The most common utensils which are used during dining are the chopsticks and a flat spoon.

The people should hold bowls close to their faces.

One is expected to hold the spoon in the left hand while eating up the soup.

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