Tram and Thinh discuss cultural etiquette differences between Vietnam and England. Thinh had been reading about polite behaviors in England, such as saying "excuse me" if blocking someone's path and apologizing by saying "sorry" if bumping into someone. They agree that in England, it is impolite to ask personal questions about things like income, relationship status, or weight. Spitting in public is also considered rude. Tram has to leave for a lesson but they say goodbye and wish each other a good day.
Tram and Thinh discuss cultural etiquette differences between Vietnam and England. Thinh had been reading about polite behaviors in England, such as saying "excuse me" if blocking someone's path and apologizing by saying "sorry" if bumping into someone. They agree that in England, it is impolite to ask personal questions about things like income, relationship status, or weight. Spitting in public is also considered rude. Tram has to leave for a lesson but they say goodbye and wish each other a good day.
Tram and Thinh discuss cultural etiquette differences between Vietnam and England. Thinh had been reading about polite behaviors in England, such as saying "excuse me" if blocking someone's path and apologizing by saying "sorry" if bumping into someone. They agree that in England, it is impolite to ask personal questions about things like income, relationship status, or weight. Spitting in public is also considered rude. Tram has to leave for a lesson but they say goodbye and wish each other a good day.
Thinh: I am reading about Do’s and Don’ts in England in Tuoi
Tre newspaper today Tram : Oh, really! In England, It’s polite to say “excuse me” If someone is blocking your way and would like them to move , say “excuse me” and they will move out of your way. Right? Thinh: Yes, exactly. And If you bump into someone, It’s polite to say “Sorry” . The other person might also say sorry too because it’s an English habit Tram : Well , Do you realize that doing the thing in England is impolite? Thinh: It’s impolite to ask personal or intimate question because everyone like our privacy, please don’t ask question such as :” How much money do you earn” ? or “ Why are you single?” , “ How much do you weight?” Tram: Yes, I agree with you. You’re not supposed to ask a lady her age , it’s considered rude. It is not only in England but I think all women in the world do not like this Thinh: I extremely agree with you about this. And you’re not expected to spit in public . Spitting in public is considered very rude and people really don’t like it. Tram: Okay, I know . But I have a lesson in next 15 minutes, so I must to go right now. See you later Thinh: Okay, see you later. Have a good day
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