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I am Vietnamese and below is a little about my Vietnam Culture.
In Vietnam, family and clan are valued over individualism.
Some elements generally considered to be characteristic of Vietnamese culture include ancestor veneration, respect for individual, community & family, manual labor and living in harmony with the natural environment. Some symbols in Vietnamese culture include bamboo, turtles, dragons and lotuses.
The Vietnamese society has a strong system of values and ethics that define the actions of most individuals. It's based on four pillars, which are the good name, respect, learning, and family. Having a good name is fundamental and more important than any material possession.
Meeting and Greeting
The Vietnamese generally shake hands both when greeting and when saying good-bye. Shake with both hands, and bow your head slightly to show respect. ...
When greeting someone, say “xin chao” (seen chow) + given name + title
What are the characteristics of Vietnamese?
In general, the Vietnamese people are friendly and hospitable to each other. Besides, most Vietnamese people are modest. This characteristic is shown when they receive a compliment for their achievements. In this situation, they usually refuse praise and pass it to other people's merits.
An overview of five main characteristics of Vietnamese culture shows that the core qualities or values of Vietnamese are senses of patriotism, national pride, humanity, community and sophistication.
The usual gesture to call people over — open hand, palm up — is considered rude in Vietnam. It's how people call for dogs here. To show respect, point your palm face down instead. And you also shouldn't call someone over when they're
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