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Originally Posted by jackbl
Culture of Vietnam: Things to avoid
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Do not use your own chopsticks to pick up food from a communal bowl or plate. Usually, there should be a spoon or chopsticks for you to use; however, if there are none, use the other ends of your chopsticks (the clean ends) to pick up the food.
Always take off your shoes before you go inside the house, unless the host specifically tells you not to. If you see a lot of shoes at the front door, that should be a telltale sign for you to take your shoes off.
It is polite to "mời" (invite) the older people at the table to eat before you start eating. (This applies to non-guests as well).
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oh no... last trip eating at my gal friend house,
i use the dirty end of my chopstick to pick up food
i wore my shoe into the house before removing
i eat before anyone else (because all wait for me to start)