1. VIETNAMESE CULTURE

2. San JoSe’S VietnameSe-American

3. Non-Verbal Communication
Chào, Vietnamese greeting of saying
hello
When greeting an adult of equal or
older age, we would put our hands
to our sides or cross them at our
stomach and chào
Head bowing is common in
Vietnam when meeting new
people, showing respect/
admiration and showing courtesy
to friends and family.

4. Non-Verbal Communication
Shoes aren’t allowed inside the
house
It was customary to remove your
slippers in the entry which was at
ground level and one would step up
into the home in their socks
When confined in shoes all day,
your feet do not have the chance to
breathe, stretch and feel.

5. Verbal Communication
Chu Co
Bac Ba

6. Verbal Communication
Vietnamese-Americans tend to show up late
to events and social gatherings.
Vietnamese- Americans reasons for
showing up late are usually to avoid
awkward greetings and being noticed by
others. Also maybe the event isn’t
something that they want to attend and
would rather come late than not at all,
There for the Food-. Asian parties always
have an excess of food. It’s always good and
there is always plenty of it. They usually
carry the food home in plates and zip locks
and take it home.

7. Verbal Communication
Occasionally, Vietnamese-Americans enjoy
eating eat local Pho restaurants. Talking as
they eat about things that are currently
going on in their lives.
Boba locations are also popular amongst
Vietnamese-Americans, it mostly comes along
with playing card games for a long amount of
time. Gatherings are held weekly or monthly and
usually take place at night.