What gifts do Vietnamese like?

Vietnamese Gifts Etiquettes

• Wine is one of the most popular gifts in Vietnam.
• Gift combo is a favorite gift in Vietnam.
• Nice mooncake sets at full moon festival.
• Fresh fruits such as pomelos, strawberries, grapes are very popular in Vietnam.
• Gift toys to children, they can also gift toys on first birthday anniversary.

What are the gifts in Vietnam which are considered unlucky?

10+ Gifts You Should Never, Ever Give Vietnamese people

• Shoes.
• Sharp items.
• Handkerchief.
• Suitcases.
• Underwear.
• Rings.
• Money.
• Empty wallet.

What is considered lucky in Vietnam?

Numbers: The Vietnamese believe the number 9 brings luck. 8 is also considered lucky. The 1 and 8 of 18, adding up to 9, are considered auspicious. Colours: White, black, purple and green have negative connotations of death, evil, sadness/fragility and jealousy, respectively.

What are the customs of giving gifts in Vietnam?

Gift-giving customs depend on the context. If it is a private gift for one Vietnamese partner you should give the gift at a private occasion or at a business meeting if no other one presents. If you have a gift for the whole office or company, you should give it after the business meeting with the whole office’s employee.

What gifts to give during Tet in Vietnam?

Giving gifts in Vietnam during the Tet holiday should focus on the Vietnamese symbols of good luck. Welcome items would include new clothes, peach branches, rice wine in a gourd, or anything red.

What things should not be gifted in Vietnam?

Red and white pillar candles, red glass candles are used at funerals and pagodas and they should not be gifted in Vietnam. Fabric doll and mask Fabric dolls and masks which can be easily bewitched so that Vietnamese people do not like to be gifted them.

Why is it important to know Vietnamese customs and etiquette?

Having background knowledge of Vietnamese customs will ensure that you have the best possible experience on your trip to Vietnam. When discussing etiquette, it is important to have a general feel for the values and customs of a culture. It is almost impossible to remember an exhaustive list of etiquette rules.

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