Someone kicked off a discussion in the r/Vietnam Subreddit with this question. Most of the comments revolved around these themes: consideration for others, responsibility for shared space, accountability, hierarchy, money/status, and weak enforcement of rules. The discussion also includes Vietnamese and Việt Kiều voices, not just foreigners, and several commenters explicitly say they love Vietnam … Continue reading “Foreigners, What Are Things That You Dislike About Vietnamese Culture?”
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The Many Roles & Uses of Foreigners
The foreign "boogeyman" (or -woman), always ready and willing to punish naughty Vietnamese kids. "We gonna get ya if you don't watch out!" As a foreigner, I am one of those strange creatures from a distant planet, walking enigmas who evoke a panoply of emotions, ranging from interest and curiosity to indifference, contempt, and fear. … Continue reading The Many Roles & Uses of Foreigners
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