Cultural Values
This philosophy heavily influences Vietnam’s emphasis on respect, hierarchy, and family loyalty.
What is Confucianism?
This is the standard greeting in Vietnamese business settings.
What is a handshake?
Vietnamese communication is often this, meaning messages are not always stated explicitly.
What is indirect communication?
This is the biggest holiday in Vietnam, celebrating the Lunar New Year.
What is Tết?
This is the capital of Vietnam.
What is Hanoi?
In Vietnamese culture, maintaining this helps avoid embarrassment and keeps interactions smooth.
What is social harmony (or saving face)?
When giving or receiving business cards, you should use this.
What are both hands?
These cues (body language, tone, silence) are especially important in conversations.
What are nonverbal cues?
This traditional Vietnamese outfit is commonly worn for formal occasions.
What is the áo dài?
This is the largest city in Vietnam.
What is Ho Chi Minh City?
Vietnam is considered this type of society, where group needs come before individual desires.
What is a collectivist society?
Instead of first names, professionals are addressed using these.
What are titles and last names?
In Vietnam, silence can sometimes indicate this.
What is disagreement?
This practice involves honoring deceased family members and is common in Vietnam.
What is ancestor worship?
Vietnam is known as one of the world’s largest exporters of this crop.
What is rice?
This group of people is especially respected and often prioritized in social and family settings.
Who are elders?
Being this is important and shows respect in Vietnamese business culture.
What is being punctual?
This tone should always be maintained in professional settings.
What is calm and polite?
This noodle soup is one of Vietnam’s most famous dishes.
What is pho?
These dominate transportation in Vietnam’s cities.
What are motorbikes?
This is valued over rushing into business deals and is essential for long-term success.
What are relationships?
This type of behavior in meetings is avoided because it causes embarrassment.
What is public criticism?
This Western communication style can cause problems in Vietnam because it may seem rude.
What is being overly direct?
At meals, this group is served first as a sign of respect.
Who are elders?
Vietnam is considered one of the fastest-growing economies in this region.
What is Asia?