By Hoàng Trâm
Have you ever met a Vietnamese person for the first time and suddenly heard the question, “How old are you?” If you’re from another culture, this might feel a little shocking or too personal. In this video, I’ll explain why asking about age is actually very normal in Vietnam and not rude at all. You’ll learn how age is closely connected to the way Vietnamese people speak and address each other. Once you understand this, many daily conversations in Vietnamese will start to make much more sense and feel more natural.
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