Vietnam holidays - 10 Things You Should do and shouldn't do when upon arrival to Vietnam

With a sprinkling of common sense, your trip should be smooth and trouble free. There are a few things that everyone should know before pack your bags and head to Vietnam. 

However, with a cool head and sensible planning, one can avoid these problems. Tourists usually complain about over-aggressive street vendors, tour operators with a bad attitude and dangerous driving. 

DO’S

1. Greetings are no different to western countries, there are no cultural formalities that as a foreigner you would be expected to know or practice.
    
2. Vietnamese dress conservatively. Keep your cash, credit cards, airline tickets and other valuables in a safe place. Vietnam is a friendly and safe place to travel.
   
3. Dress well when visiting pagodas. No shorts or tatty beer t-shirts. If unsure, just follow what the locals do.Physical displays of affection between lovers in public are frowned upon.
    
4. Drink plenty of bottled water, especially when walking around sightseeing. No need to carry huge bottles around with you, a vendor is never far away and no doubt they will find you before you find them.
    
5. Despite the heat, it’s best not to show off too much skin. If you do, especially girls, you’ll only draw stares from the locals.

DON’TS

1. Wear a lot of jewellery or take a bag with you. Violent crime is highly unusual in Vietnam, but petty crime is more apparent. If you have a bag, or tout a digital camera around your neck, you are a potential target.
    
2. Bag snatches, although still rare, are probably the most likely crime a tourist would encounter, and it raises the probability immensely if you are tailing a camera or a laptop in the wind.
    
3. That’s why you may come across couples holding hands but not hugging or kissing.Shoes are fine, and rarely will you have to remove them.
    
4.  Keep a cool head and remain polite, you’ll have a greater chance of getting what you want.Losing your temper in Vietnam means a loss of face.
    
5. Don’t be paranoid about your safety; just be aware of your surroundings. Remember, this is Vietnam, a developing country, and things don’t quite work as you are maybe used to.
   
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