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Hoi An
Vietnam • Asia
Lantern City
Overview
TypeCity/Beach
Best SeasonFeb–Apr
CountryVietnam
LanguageVietnamese
RegionAsia
👋 Greetings
A slight bow with hands clasped is traditional. Handshakes are common in business. Use both hands when giving or receiving items. Respect for elders is paramount.
🍽️ Dining
Wait for the eldest to start eating. Hold the rice bowl close to your mouth. Chopsticks should not be stuck upright in rice. Try a bit of everything offered.
👔 Dress Code
Modest dress is appreciated. Cover shoulders and knees at temples. Remove shoes before entering homes and some shops. Lightweight clothing is practical.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Touching someone's head
- •Pointing with your finger
- •Showing the soles of your feet
- •Public displays of affection
- •Losing your temper publicly
- •Sticking chopsticks upright in rice
💡 Did You Know?
Vietnam has the world's largest cave (Son Doong)
Pho is the national dish
Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee exporter
Motorbikes outnumber cars by 40 to 1
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