Thread: Social Behavior in Vietnam

Vietnamese also recognize that a long life is a sign of kindness and regard on the part of the deity for virtuous people, and that the elders are the carriers of tradition and the embodiment of knowledge and wisdom. The verbal response begins with a function-word such as "dạ", "thÆ°a", "dạ thÆ°a", "kÃ*nh thÆ°a".

They do not beckon anyone with their hand or fingers pointed vertically. If they have to use their hand then they use their entire hand with fingers placed downward.
- Traditionally they generally do not observe birthdays, but influence from the west has changed this custom a bit. Marriages and funerals are their chief rituals that too performed in a very formal manner.a word class in Vietnamese which best reflects this preoccupation with expressing respect or disrespect for other people in language.

They do not beckon anyone with their hand or fingers pointed vertically. If they have to use their hand then they use their entire hand with fingers placed downward.
- Traditionally they generally do not observe birthdays, but influence from the west has changed this custom a bit. Marriages and funerals are their chief rituals that too performed in a very formal manner. but influence from the west has changed this custom a bit. Marriages and funerals are their chief rituals that too performed in a very formal manner.

- They do not beckon anyone with their hand or fingers pointed vertically. If they have to use their hand then they use their entire hand with fingers placed downward.
- Traditionally they generally do not observe birthdays, but influence from the west has changed this custom a bit. Marriages and funerals are their chief rituals that too performed in a very formal manner.
- Since they are very humble they hate boasting and if they are commended for anything then they simply smile modestly.
- They take promises very seriously.is conveyed by using function-words for respect when addressing persons such as parents, old people, teachers, monks and priests, and superiors. The verbal response begins with a function-word such as "dạ", "thÆ°a", "dạ thÆ°a", "kÃ*nh thÆ°a". Therefore, the word "dạ", often translated as “yes”, is actually a function-word showing respect and does not necessarily indicate agreement.

vietnamese dislike when you think_ VN influenced by CN. it not all true.