Health and Safety
What is the number one thing you can do to stay hydrated?
DRINK TONS OF WATER
What is a good app to have for translating English to Vietnamese?
Google Translate
Explain 3 things you should do to embrace your new environment here.
Be flexible, don’t have western expectations, eat Vietnamese food, take Vietnamese language lessons, try to make some Vietnamese friends,...
Where is a good place to buy toiletries?
Guardian, Family Mart, Circle K, Coop Mart, Lotte Mart, VinMart
How do you write "thank you" in Vietnamese?
cảm ơn
List three things to be cautious of while standing near the side of the street.
Phone getting snatched, getting hit, people driving down the wrong side of the road, getting splashed by puddles, potholes, trash
What is the best app for getting food delivered?
Grab Food
What is one challenge you’ve found so far about dealing with Vietnamese money?
The 500k and 20k are the same color; the 200k and the 10k are similar; there are too many zeros; ripped notes are useless
Name 2 places you can buy groceries.
Coop Mart, VinMart, Lotte Mart, An Nam Gourmet Market, outdoor markets
What is the name of the burn you can get on your leg if you brush it up against a hot motorbike exhaust pipe?
Saigon Kiss
What is one way to avoid the worst of the pollution here?
Avoid being near roads during rush hour if possible, wear a facemask when walking along the street during rush hour, visit parks and take short trips outside of the city frequently
Name two good motorbike apps and two good car/taxi apps.
Grab/GoJek/Bee; Grab/XanhSM/Mai Linh/VinaSun
Name at least 3 things to keep in mind when crossing the road.
Walk slowly, have confidence, raise your hand, move in a predictable line of motion, pause if necessary, try to predict cars’ and motorbikes’ line of motion, don’t step backwards when crossing the road, safety in numbers!
Where can you exchange money to VND?
Banks, gold & jewelry shops.
Name two popular food dishes in Vietnam (other than pho).
Bún chả, com tam, bun bo hue, banh xeo etc.
What is the address/phone number for the District Police Department?
2A Dien Bien Phu.
+84 2838990782
Name two apps for online shopping.
Lazada, Shoppee, Tiki
What are 3 things about dining out here that are different from in your home country?
No tipping culture here, they rarely have everything on the menu, when dining in a group, food is not served all at the same time, it's your responsibility to bring small bills to small restaurants
What is the expected average cost of living in Viet Nam per month (in USD)?
$700 - $1200
Name 4 coastal cities in Vietnam.
Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Vung Tau, Nha Trang, Ha Long, ...
Where should you go if you need to see a doctor/have an urgent hospital need?
VINMEC Central Park, 208 Nguyen Huu Canh, Binh Thanh.
+84 283 6221 166
What is a fantastic app for finding vegetarian and vegan restaurants nearby?
Happy Cow, (+ Google Maps - search 'Chay')
Name two gestures that have a different meaning in Vietnam to Western cultures.
Crossing fingers; 'come here'
What is the average hourly rate for teachers in vnd/usd?
400,000-550,000 vnd per teaching hour ($16-21)
What is the national fruit of Viet Nam?
Dragon Fruit