Ways of thinking => determined (shaped) cultural background => where

they were born

Mindset

People in Eastern countries – people in the west

Realists – realism advocates

Forms of Abstract arts.

Realists probably have different views about arts than that of abstract
artists.

Different from

The basic economic principle,

Contains aesthetic beauties that other ordinary artworks can’t replicate.

Not cheap = > costly

The act of exhibiting artworks at galleries is rather costly

Overhead cost - venue

Pricey =/=

Admire the beauty of sth

Form of investment

Investment channel = a form of inveswtment.

Buy an artwork for a low price => sell to somebody else to make a profit.
Flaunt their materialistic wealth.

 Observation of arts -> admiring artworks => a soothing sensation.

Escape from their harsh reality

 Derive some inspiration from the artworks.

Create artworks by themselves => let their imagination run wild =>
boost their creativity.

Nuture/cultivate their creativity

Public places

1. the expansion of the population calls for better infrastructures.

Public spaces are better-equipped with modern facilities.

More and more air-conditioners are being installed at public hospitals to

improve patients’ experience. (increase patients’ satisfaction)

2.

The older someone gets, the more health-related issues they have to
face.

To have a medical check-up, to get medical treatments, or sometimes to

get a prescription.

Hit the gym => strenuous physical training

Parks => light training exercises (jogging, medication) => avoid

cardiovascular issues

3. go to public places => meet people from all walks of life => enlarge
their friend circles and broaden their social networks.

4.

The trend of counter-urbanization is on the rise

(is gaining momentum, especially in megacities)

Hectic life schedules (in concrete jungles) are too stressful for some
individuals => move to urban areas to get away from the rat race

Pollution => move => avoid health issues (respiratory diseases) –

sinusitus (viem xoang)
Hotel

1. hotels => expensive.

Many people, myself included, tend to read reviews about a hotel

before they decide to book a hotel apartment => accurately assess the
quality of the hotel. (misleading advertisements are too prevalent
(popular) these days, some some people no longer have trust in
advertisements in general)

To make sure that the hotel is worth their money. We Asians often say:
money doesn’t grow on trees.

Reserve a room = have a room reserved

Based on the information you provide, the receptionist can help you
choose the room that fit your needs the most.

The Conventional approach : booking directly at the reception.

For those who have a bigger budget, the quality of amenities is more
important.

To be more important = to be of greater significance.

...hotel located near the tourist attractions that they intend to visit.

To have higher ratings.

...are run by large professional companies or corporations.

Tet

1. strengthen the bond => Tet holiday makes a perfect example = a rare
occasion for people to stick together with their ralatives in a family
reunion.

Their loved ones

While westerners are obessessed about protecting their privacy, people

in Eastern countries like Vietnam perceive/consider visiting someone
else’s house from time to time as a way to show their affection towards
others.

2.

Give a present.

you know, the topics they talk about are rather arbitrary. It can be
literally anything that pops up in their heads. Vietnamese people can
go on and on for hours about things that hold no significance.

3.

Live in an apartment in a condominium – tòa chung cư

Older generations -> rural areas -> own a larger property.

Terraced house >< mansion

4.

+ city: younger generations – upper class (wealthy people) => better-

equipped with advanced.... /luxurious/glamorous (higher aesthetic
standards)
+ urban: spacious (low-price of real-easte). Also – greener
(environmentally friendly) grow plants and veggies in their backyard
garden.