Vietnam is being commercialized - this is evident from the large number of local residents who persistently offer goods and services to foreign tourists and at the "high" prices they ask for .The main language of communication with foreigners has become English, some Vietnamese also speak Chinese, French and Russian languages ​​are less often used .For most, native is Vietnamese, and the Vietnamese accent when using a foreign language is such that it is often impossible to understand it .In this case, carry a notebook and a pencil - if a Vietnamese knows a foreign language, but you do not understand each other, he will surely understand what you write .

Wherever you are (except, perhaps, the territory of the hotel), you will always be surrounded by sellers of everything in the world .With varying degrees of activity, you will be offered souvenirs, tickets, podvezti, spend, eat and t .д .Try not to pay attention to these persistent Vietnamese, and even more so do not be angry with them and do not raise your voice .Impudence and insolence against themselves, Vietnamese do not like .Peacefully pass by, not responding in a word, or facial expressions, or gesture - it's worth you to enter into a conversation or buy something, as you will immediately offer their services a few more (a few dozen people) .In addition, having bought something from annoying traders, you risk not getting the change .

Keep in mind that the goods in the store you can buy at times cheaper than mobile street vendors. State stores usually work from 8:00 to 17:30, on Saturdays and Sundays - a day off. Private shops close at 21-22 hours and work without days off.

Most Vietnamese are Buddhists. When visiting the temple of Buddha, do not turn to the place of the temple with your back, when you enter it, take off your shoes, go around the temple clockwise. If you want to take a picture of the temple, and in general the locals, ask permission first. And be prepared to pay.

Natalia Dorovskaya