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Doing Business in Vietnam | Travel Information - Vietnam
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Greetings in Vietnam |
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The traditional Vietnamese greeting is a bow, with the hands together. Men will shake hands with foreigners but women usually do not.
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Introductions in Vietnam |
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Vietnamese names are given in the following order: Surname, middle name, given name. There are very few Vietnamese surnames (such as Nguyen, pronounced "n'win") hence people are addressed with Mr., Madam, Mrs. or Miss and their given name.
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Appointments in Vietnam |
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Mornings are preferred for appointments. Meetings can also be held on Saturday mornings, since most Vietnamese work a six-day week. The first meeting is usually for a social purpose therefore business is the last thing ever discussed in meetings.
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Negotiating in Vietnam |
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Do not be alarmed!!! During the war, North Vietnam was allied with the USSR. As a result, some important Vietnamese may use aggressive Russian negotiating techniques: shouting, temper tantrums, pounding on desks and walking out in a huff.
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Entertaining in Vietnam |
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Many officials and executives do not have private offices. Meetings are held in conference rooms. You will be offered tea, or sometimes, coffee. Accept what ever you are served.
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Disclaimer:
Information provided above are provided as it is. While efforts have been made to ensure information reflected above are accurate, we do not
guarantee the accuracy of the data above. Please refer to the country's official guide if you wish to have the latest and most up to date
information on Vietnam.
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Vietnam Hotels Reservation:
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If you are not sure which hotel to book, but know where you are heading (i.e., you know the street name), you may wish to use this option.
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