Palm down when you call someone over The usual gesture to call people over — open hand, palm up — is considered rude in Vietnam. Its how people call for dogs here. To show respect, point your palm face down instead.

Is English spoken in Vietnam?

Although English is popularly used and taught, it has not been another official language in Vietnam yet. Therefore, Vietnamese people will speak Vietnamese rather than speak English to each other. English is used only when there are foreigners in the organization.

What is the poverty rate in Vietnam?

around 4.8 percent In 2020, the poverty rate in Vietnam was around 4.8 percent.

Can u drink the water in Vietnam?

Drinking tap water generally isnt recommended in Vietnam. Water contaminated with pathogenic organisms is a major source of sickness and can lead to travellers experiencing diarrhoea, gastroenteritis, typhoid, cholera, giardia, dysentery and hepatitis A.