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Further discussion questions for topic 1
- How do Vietnamese people greet?
- > The traditional Vietnamese way of greeting is to cross their arms
and bow other people.
- How do you usually greet elderly people?
- > I greet older people by bowing and sometimes I say "How are you? “
- How do you usually greet people who are younger than you?
- > I greet younger people by saying hello and smiling.
- How do you usually greet your friends?
- > I greet my friend by saying hello and smiling.
- Do you usually shake hands?
- > I rarely shake hands.
- Do you prefer light or firm handshakes?
- > I like gentle handshakes because It makes me feel comfortable.
- Is the greeting customs in Vietnam different from other countries?
And how?
- How do Vietnamese people exchange business cards?
- What are the topics Vietnamese people usually have for small
talks?
- What are the topics that you should avoid for small talks?