I appreciate you showcasing Vietnamese culture through video 🙌. Much of the tradition isn't passed down in America and your interviews have been very helpful in understanding our beautiful culture.
Thank you for your kind response. It lights me up to know modern Viet culture can be shared. I agree as I’m also learning myself whereas the traditions isn’t shared much or passed down abroad
Slow travel in Vietnam would be my dream come true. I’ll study the language and culture before I travel there and try my best to fitting in. I love the simple life and living with respect for others and local cultures.
40% is likely, but only for knowing a few English responses and phrases. Realistically, I would say less than 10% can speak English fluently. That's including service industries. An important tip for travelers is to organize their VND (monies) according to the respective denominations. There are a few bills that looks very similar except one is $200K VND and the other is $20K! Even in the day they look similar let alone at night. However, I'm grateful to say that, for the most part, vendors are honest and will give you correct change. Pls visit VN!
U clearly don't understand the difference between knowing some English and being fluent. She never said 40% of Vietnamese people are fluent in English. She mentioned that around 40% may know basic phrases or responses, which is very different from fluency. Expecting everyone in a non-English speaking country to cater to you in English is entitled, to say the least. Vietnamese people don't exist to satisfy your need for English. Show some respect when you visit other countries!
Thank you for this excellent teaching. In January 2025 I will be returning to Vietnam for the fourth time since I was a soldier there during the American war. I absolutely love your country. I love how friendly and kindhearted your people are. I love how safe your country is compared to America. And I very much enjoy my interaction with Vietnamese people.I've learned a lot by listening to you. I speak a little bit of your language and strongly desire to learn more.
Hello Mike, thank you for the kind words! Where will you be visiting on your upcoming visit in Vietnam? I’m also from the states…where in the US are you from?
@@skyetran I live about an hour north of Atlanta, Georgia. I will be landing Saigon on January 7, 2025. I plan to spend five days there. I will be visiting a former south Vietnamese soldier who I worked with during the war. I will then go to the coastal city of Nha Trang I plan to rent an apartment for two months. I will use the apartment as a base for other travels. A few days after arrival at NT go to Boun Ma Thout for a few days. I plan to visit Con Dao Islands. I will spend a night or two at Vin Pearl resort off the coast of NT. I also also plan to visit Hoi An, Danang and Hue. During the second week of April I will go to Hanoi and from there will probably take a trip to Beijing to see the Great Wall of China, spend a night or two in Hong Kong, then return to Hanoi for the rest of the month. I will fly out of Hanoi back to the US. I am looking forward to every minute of it! And I will be monitoring your channel for more informative videos. Also sending a tip from time to time as I learn more from you. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
I’m very thankful for your video, I am traveling to Vietnam 🇻🇳 in March and I try my best to be respectful of the culture of the people wherever I visit. Thank you for showing how to properly treat Vietnamese people with kindness and respect.
Hi Skye, just got back from Vietnam yesterday. I had a great time, luckily I had a Vietmamese friend show me around. I did meet one scammer, but he was from New York, lol. I'm so lucky to have found your videos, they helped me so much. Thanks
Super cool vlog / podcast / interview , and yes I’m still in Berlin but I’m in love for Vietnam and I think it’s a great place to visit/ living . Hehe ✌️💚😎
I think it is always polite to learn a few phrases, like hello, please, thank you and pardon me. I am not sure that what I say with my NZ accent will make sense, but it is always good to show respect wherever you go.😊
what a great video! i also find the superstistions depend on if north or south. one thing I found out is not to whistle at night, because it will call sankes into your house. And also don't drink cold drinks when you are sick, they say it will make you get more sick.
Tambiet. my favourite word in Vietnam. its nice and easy. I also know how to say good night, but don't know how to type it. Vietnamese are the friendliest people i have known.
Ahhh, I am American from the South it's superstitious to open the umbrella in the house, bad luck. We are more alike than we know. Can't wait for my trip!❤😊
I like Vietnam and vietnamise people, I never had any problems in Vietnam, my vietnamise friend always protect me, she taught me vietnamise language, and I trying to teach her English, I will come back in Vietnam on next march
Do bring as much money as you can. Do have as good a time as possible Do remember money is king and you have money Do not worry about the local culture, they will adapt to you
This kind of attitude, you can stay in your own country please. Money goes a long way but it doesn't give you the right to stomp on Vietnamese culture. We raised ourselves out of the Vietnam war by ourselves, we don't need "foreigners" with this attitude.
Great video. I'm American, I go to bed at night around 8 P.M. or 8:30, I Might fit in there. I'm happy Vietnam is a country that is doing so good as a Nation.
Last month, I traveled to Vietnam, and believe it or not, I felt safer there than in Austria. After a few days, I met a Vietnamese person who showed me around the entire city of Saigon. I am very grateful to her, and I must say that the people of Vietnam are truly amazing. I really want to go back to Vietnam, and if possible, I would love to live there.
Some good information here, but for anyone going to Vietnam, do NOT expect 40% of the population to speak English like that girl said. That’s not accurate at all, not even close. And the umbrella thing is not a Vietnamese thing lol. But one thing everyone should do is take their shoes off. It’s normal to most westerners to wear shoes in the house but it’s nasty if you actually think about it.
Another great video, Sky - your English is better than many Americans, in my opinion - where did you learn it? By the way, do you know the government's legal rationale supporting "visa / border runs" every 180 days for holders of the 5-year visa exemption? Thank you, and keep up the good work! Steve
Oh yeah? That's the fundamental step of speaking. If hello and bye bye aren't then doing MIME is then? I see u trynna funny but it’s just annoying, making a fool of yourself
@@tigeranjelica0526 No, YOU made a fool of yourself. A few others in the comment section also pointed out the nonsense you said. If knowing how to say “hello” is knowing a language, then I know about 10. You don’t say someone knows how to speak a language if they know a few words. Saying 40% of people in Vietnam speak English is 100% wrong.
I spent 6 months in Vietnam and I would say it’s around 5% of the population speaks English so it’s of great value for someone to learn some Vietnamese phrases
Very helpful - I plan on staying longer so I guess I have to learn the language. I really dont like physical greetings - Great its uncommon in vietnam.
Just be careful about diarrhea when you travel to Vietnam. People who travel a lot don't have issue with this but those who don't travel every year have to be careful. Only eat hot food in Vietnam even if you stay at 5-star hotels! Even Vnese people whp moved to live overseas in Western countries for a long time have problem with diarrhea as their bodies become too used to the cleaner foods in Western countries.
Foreigners should just enjoy the good people of Vietnam, and you will have fun. Go there every year with my Vietnamese wife. The #1 thing not to do, don't be rude don't disrespect the country.
I don't eat pork or seafood such as prawns for no particular religious or cultural reasons which the Vietnamese find a bit odd. They love their pork. Tried lots of different foods though, buffalo, goat, local freshwater fish from the Red River delta and more. The first lady speaks with a bit of an Australian accent.
Most cultures are similar to S.Korea because of Confusion influence, but something is different, such as petting children's heads Anyway, interesting topics today❤
I use a pocket notebook and draw a question mark, and the word "đồng". They can write their number in my notebook. I also use this technique while traveling in France, not for prices but for all kinds of questions.
@@skyetran Nói xạo giởn chơi cho vui với các bạn ngoại quốc. Thật ra tôi nói được tiếng Pháp, tiếng Anh, và tiếng Đức. Tôi thật sự đã từng dùng chiêu sổ tay đó khi mới qua Pháp lúc 11 tuổi.
I hate the bargin games , I do not do that . if you want to sell something tell me the price , don't make a game out of it, when the barginning starts I walk away.
Do not discuss their politics. Some worship communism to the core, and so if you discussing against communism, you'll be labeled as "phản động" (someone who wants to overturn their government"). They dont have freedom of speech like in other free european countries. So please do not discuss against their political ideology.
You lived all over Vietnam or? Because English is widely used in Vietnam, especially in the big cities. If you do a google research, they even say 50% But here, she said "speak", not "to be fluent in"
Most people take courses in English but they don’t make an effort to improve their speaking and conversation….as a result they just learn from textbooks and can only communicate very basic English
@@tigeranjelica0526 know how to say hello in French does not mean I speak French. Your logic is flawed. I can confidently say I can speak English and Vietnamese, meaning I'm fluent in both.
If someone can steal my phone while I am walking middle of street that place is not safe definetly. But I am still thinking visiting Vietnam cuz they have pretty girls😂
40% of the populations speak English? where did you get the fact? unless you include "hello sir" is speaking English and i guess it is speaking English.
Plz leave your😢 bias racism somewhere else. Don’t bring America’s thought patterns to VN. Expand your mind. I’m sure you speak better or have better word choices than Prez Obama. Right.
Nice video, very informative, anyway most of the things you girls said , for me are like basic rules of respect ! , except the demons part ! :)) , ye people in the rural area are more superstitious I get that in my country also, but if you know to turn your mistake in a fun way, they will not be so mad at you ! :) Thx for the video , byeeeeeeeee
I appreciate you showcasing Vietnamese culture through video 🙌. Much of the tradition isn't passed down in America and your interviews have been very helpful in understanding our beautiful culture.
Thank you for your kind response. It lights me up to know modern Viet culture can be shared. I agree as I’m also learning myself whereas the traditions isn’t shared much or passed down abroad
Beautiful. I’m 71 and arriving in 5 weeks. I’m going to start learning tomorrow Vietnamese thank you. I’ve subscribed
What a fun and informative Video. Great job all around!
Thanks Chris! Glad you learned something from it :)
Hello Skye!
This video has great tips on what to do and NOT to do. Thank you very much!
Slow travel in Vietnam would be my dream come true. I’ll study the language and culture before I travel there and try my best to fitting in. I love the simple life and living with respect for others and local cultures.
40% is likely, but only for knowing a few English responses and phrases. Realistically, I would say less than 10% can speak English fluently. That's including service industries.
An important tip for travelers is to organize their VND (monies) according to the respective denominations. There are a few bills that looks very similar except one is $200K VND and the other is $20K! Even in the day they look similar let alone at night. However, I'm grateful to say that, for the most part, vendors are honest and will give you correct change. Pls visit VN!
U clearly don't understand the difference between knowing some English and being fluent. She never said 40% of Vietnamese people are fluent in English. She mentioned that around 40% may know basic phrases or responses, which is very different from fluency. Expecting everyone in a non-English speaking country to cater to you in English is entitled, to say the least. Vietnamese people don't exist to satisfy your need for English. Show some respect when you visit other countries!
@@adhdfangirl0526Nothing he said indicated he’s entitled. He didn’t say he expects people to cater to him. Stop being so sensitive lol
I love Vietnam and the Vietnamese people. I have never had a problem in Vietnam with regards to crime. It’s such a beautiful country. ❤
ngày nào mình cũng vào kênh này để luyện nghe tiếng anh.
Tôi rất vui vì điều này có ích…bạn có muốn xem chủ đề nào không?
Nice cultural summary.
Especially the language tips.
Thank you for this excellent teaching. In January 2025 I will be returning to Vietnam for the fourth time since I was a soldier there during the American war. I absolutely love your country. I love how friendly and kindhearted your people are. I love how safe your country is compared to America. And I very much enjoy my interaction with Vietnamese people.I've learned a lot by listening to you. I speak a little bit of your language and strongly desire to learn more.
Hello Mike, thank you for the kind words! Where will you be visiting on your upcoming visit in Vietnam? I’m also from the states…where in the US are you from?
@@skyetran I live about an hour north of Atlanta, Georgia. I will be landing Saigon on January 7, 2025. I plan to spend five days there. I will be visiting a former south Vietnamese soldier who I worked with during the war. I will then go to the coastal city of Nha Trang I plan to rent an apartment for two months. I will use the apartment as a base for other travels. A few days after arrival at NT go to Boun Ma Thout for a few days. I plan to visit Con Dao Islands. I will spend a night or two at Vin Pearl resort off the coast of NT. I also also plan to visit Hoi An, Danang and Hue. During the second week of April I will go to Hanoi and from there will probably take a trip to Beijing to see the Great Wall of China, spend a night or two in Hong Kong, then return to Hanoi for the rest of the month. I will fly out of Hanoi back to the US. I am looking forward to every minute of it! And I will be monitoring your channel for more informative videos. Also sending a tip from time to time as I learn more from you. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
@@218Mike that sounds like an incredible trip coming up...Thank you so much for the support! I really appreciate it
I’m very thankful for your video, I am traveling to Vietnam 🇻🇳 in March and I try my best to be respectful of the culture of the people wherever I visit. Thank you for showing how to properly treat Vietnamese people with kindness and respect.
You're welcome...I'm glad it helped :) Where will you travel in VN?
Great content! I subscribed
Welcome 🤗
Great interviews! Two at once. That’s a good idea.
Thank you!! 🫶🏼
Hi Skye, just got back from Vietnam yesterday. I had a great time, luckily I had a Vietmamese friend show me around. I did meet one scammer, but he was from New York, lol. I'm so lucky to have found your videos, they helped me so much. Thanks
I’m glad you enjoyed your visit..what was your favorite thing you did or visited in Vietnam?
Great content 🤠
Mr Subscriber here ! 🤣
Good job. Interested in what’s coming next. Subscribed to your channel so I won’t miss anything. Keep up the good work.
Thank you & welcome!
Very informative, will be in Vietnam from UK next February. Subscibed !!
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Super cool vlog / podcast / interview , and yes I’m still in Berlin but I’m in love for Vietnam and I think it’s a great place to visit/ living . Hehe ✌️💚😎
thanks mate
You beautuful women speak English as a second language better than I do it as a first language. Great video. Thank you.
Thanks very helpfull.
I think it is always polite to learn a few phrases, like hello, please, thank you and pardon me. I am not sure that what I say with my NZ accent will make sense, but it is always good to show respect wherever you go.😊
what a great video! i also find the superstistions depend on if north or south. one thing I found out is not to whistle at night, because it will call sankes into your house. And also don't drink cold drinks when you are sick, they say it will make you get more sick.
I think drinking cold drinks will make you unhealthful is also in Chinese customs
Tambiet. my favourite word in Vietnam. its nice and easy. I also know how to say good night, but don't know how to type it. Vietnamese are the friendliest people i have known.
It's funny how we have the exact same superstition about umbrellas in Portugal.
No open umbrellas indoors ❌
Great content!
Thank you 🙏🏼
Nice video, cam on....❤❤
I think I recognize you. Do you have another channel or did you make videos a few years ago about living in Chiang Mai Thailand?
haha yes
@@skyetran I might be the only one to have caught that. LOL. Did you remove those video or do you have another channel?
Thanks!
Thank you so much!
Ahhh, I am American from the South it's superstitious to open the umbrella in the house, bad luck. We are more alike than we know. Can't wait for my trip!❤😊
I like Vietnam and vietnamise people, I never had any problems in Vietnam, my vietnamise friend always protect me, she taught me vietnamise language, and I trying to teach her English, I will come back in Vietnam on next march
Do bring as much money as you can.
Do have as good a time as possible
Do remember money is king and you have money
Do not worry about the local culture, they will adapt to you
This kind of attitude, you can stay in your own country please. Money goes a long way but it doesn't give you the right to stomp on Vietnamese culture. We raised ourselves out of the Vietnam war by ourselves, we don't need "foreigners" with this attitude.
Ask Google the definition of Ugly Amercan. There is actually a description of what you suggest😢
@@sbui66pipwell said very rude and arrogant person, money is not king 🤴 manners are more important
Great video. I'm American, I go to bed at night around 8 P.M. or 8:30, I Might fit in there. I'm happy Vietnam is a country that is doing so good as a Nation.
Hello, Thank you
Last month, I traveled to Vietnam, and believe it or not, I felt safer there than in Austria. After a few days, I met a Vietnamese person who showed me around the entire city of Saigon. I am very grateful to her, and I must say that the people of Vietnam are truly amazing. I really want to go back to Vietnam, and if possible, I would love to live there.
Some good information here, but for anyone going to Vietnam, do NOT expect 40% of the population to speak English like that girl said. That’s not accurate at all, not even close. And the umbrella thing is not a Vietnamese thing lol. But one thing everyone should do is take their shoes off. It’s normal to most westerners to wear shoes in the house but it’s nasty if you actually think about it.
As a Vietnamese I think she meant 14% not 40%.
@ 14% would make sense, but I see she was arguing with some others in the comments. She really thinks 40% lol
I've been in Vietnam for the past year. No where near 40%.
Looks great :)
Another great video, Sky - your English is better than many Americans, in my opinion - where did you learn it?
By the way, do you know the government's legal rationale supporting "visa / border runs" every 180 days for holders of the 5-year visa exemption? Thank you, and keep up the good work!
Steve
I was born and raised in the states..it’s my native language…my Vietnamese on the other hand needs some work though
@@skyetran I can tell that that you are American when you speak. I am curious about your background though :) You look a bit Caucasian.
@@simonlebon2022 how do I look a bit Caucasian though?
@@skyetran Eye color, nose, cheek bone
Thank you to the local is very important in vietnamese
That's my next destination next year. Can't wait.
funny how the umbrella thing is a big thing in italy xD
what's the superstition of umbrellas in Italy?
Thank you.
I say Cam On and you reply with Khong Co Chi.
40% speak English? What is she talking about? Hello and bye bye? 😂
Oh yeah? That's the fundamental step of speaking. If hello and bye bye aren't then doing MIME is then? I see u trynna funny but it’s just annoying, making a fool of yourself
@@tigeranjelica0526 No, YOU made a fool of yourself. A few others in the comment section also pointed out the nonsense you said. If knowing how to say “hello” is knowing a language, then I know about 10. You don’t say someone knows how to speak a language if they know a few words. Saying 40% of people in Vietnam speak English is 100% wrong.
40% of people in Vietnam speaks english 😂😂😂😂 that is hilarious
What exactly is hilarious about that
@@AmericazGotTalentYTbecause that's not accurate.
Less than 10%.
@@AmericazGotTalentYTIt’s a straight up lie lol
I spent 6 months in Vietnam and I would say it’s around 5% of the population speaks English so it’s of great value for someone to learn some Vietnamese phrases
i love how uncomfortable she was to start off with, then she just relaxed half way through.
Im in Ho Chi Minh any recommendations?
Lots!! What are you looking for in Saigon?
Very helpful - I plan on staying longer so I guess I have to learn the language. I really dont like physical greetings - Great its uncommon in vietnam.
Just be careful about diarrhea when you travel to Vietnam. People who travel a lot don't have issue with this but those who don't travel every year have to be careful. Only eat hot food in Vietnam even if you stay at 5-star hotels! Even Vnese people whp moved to live overseas in Western countries for a long time have problem with diarrhea as their bodies become too used to the cleaner foods in Western countries.
Foreigners should just enjoy the good people of Vietnam, and you will have fun. Go there every year with my Vietnamese wife. The #1 thing not to do, don't be rude don't disrespect the country.
I don't eat pork or seafood such as prawns for no particular religious or cultural reasons which the Vietnamese find a bit odd. They love their pork.
Tried lots of different foods though, buffalo, goat, local freshwater fish from the Red River delta and more.
The first lady speaks with a bit of an Australian accent.
Most cultures are similar to S.Korea because of Confusion influence, but something is different, such as petting children's heads
Anyway, interesting topics today❤
Confucius, not confusion.
@@ChrissieSM Adjective is "confucian", lower case.
How can foreigners "ask the price" when discussing 1 week, 2 week, or 1 month loft rentals in Vietnam? Can we negotiate the same way? Cảm ơn!
Great question!! I'm doing an apartment-hunting video soon & can ask my realtor for advice...stay tuned!
Absolutely, a longer lease should yield a lower rate.
I use a pocket notebook and draw a question mark, and the word "đồng". They can write their number in my notebook. I also use this technique while traveling in France, not for prices but for all kinds of questions.
@@見義 That's a really interesting way to ask
@@skyetran Nói xạo giởn chơi cho vui với các bạn ngoại quốc. Thật ra tôi nói được tiếng Pháp, tiếng Anh, và tiếng Đức.
Tôi thật sự đã từng dùng chiêu sổ tay đó khi mới qua Pháp lúc 11 tuổi.
One of the first phrases I learned is xi hoi LOL
I hate the bargin games , I do not do that . if you want to sell something tell me the price , don't make a game out of it, when the barginning starts I walk away.
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Do not discuss their politics. Some worship communism to the core, and so if you discussing against communism, you'll be labeled as "phản động" (someone who wants to overturn their government"). They dont have freedom of speech like in other free european countries. So please do not discuss against their political ideology.
interesting to know the meaning behind why...Thank you for clarifying
HA they gave me shrimp paste.
I m Vietnamese but I don’t know about open umbrella ☔️ inside
@@LongNguyen-kq5ou neither did I until she said it lol
It's called "không nên bung dù trong nhà"
I like vietnam
I was told it’s unlucky to take pictures of 3 people. More or less is fine but not 3
Do you know why 3?
@@skyetran they didn’t give me a reason but I think it’s an old superstition maybe? Do you know?
You can also use Google Translate 😆
I lived in Vietnam. 40% of the population does not speak English.
You lived all over Vietnam or? Because English is widely used in Vietnam, especially in the big cities. If you do a google research, they even say 50% But here, she said "speak", not "to be fluent in"
Most people take courses in English but they don’t make an effort to improve their speaking and conversation….as a result they just learn from textbooks and can only communicate very basic English
BS, more like 98% don't speak english!
That's a good percentage that do speak
@@tigeranjelica0526 know how to say hello in French does not mean I speak French. Your logic is flawed. I can confidently say I can speak English and Vietnamese, meaning I'm fluent in both.
Never say “yum” in vn….kkkk
what's the reason?
@@skyetran when you say it, people in vn will think about thí word “dâm”
Oh I see
If someone can steal my phone while I am walking middle of street that place is not safe definetly. But I am still thinking visiting Vietnam cuz they have pretty girls😂
We're more than just a land of pretty girls. And nope! They won't aim for foreigners. Prolly university students
@@tigeranjelica0526 I am sorry if I offend you as vietnamese. That was a joke yes vietnamese are beautiful but also you were great warriors.
40% of the populations speak English? where did you get the fact? unless you include "hello sir" is speaking English and i guess it is speaking English.
Yes! And search up
Seems like she’s just talking about “hello” and “bye bye”. The percent of people who ACTUALLY speak English in Vietnam is nowhere near 40%.
why do my videos only make 600 views per videos and yet this southern Vietnamese stuff makes 18k...
Don’t compare
Việt Nam has too many South African English teachers, it's a bad problem tbh. Especially ninja teacher youtuber, he's a scammer.
What happened mate?
I don’t believe ninja teacher is a scammer. I know people who trained at his school. Why do you say he’s a scammer?
Plz leave your😢 bias racism somewhere else. Don’t bring America’s thought patterns to VN. Expand your mind. I’m sure you speak better or have better word choices than Prez Obama. Right.
Why not have discussion about politics? That's the only thing brought up in this video that I don't really understand.
Unless you are in a progressive democratic nation then the best option is to avoid any discussion here about politics.
Nice video, very informative, anyway most of the things you girls said , for me are like basic rules of respect ! , except the demons part ! :)) , ye people in the rural area are more superstitious I get that in my country also, but if you know to turn your mistake in a fun way, they will not be so mad at you ! :) Thx for the video , byeeeeeeeee