NOTICEBOARD - CULTURES & TRADITIONS by Yen Phuong Vo https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard Made with a curious mind en-us 2018-03-07 06:44:38 UTC 2023-01-22 13:16:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png Yến Phượng - TRAVELLING IN RUSSIA: WHAT TO AVOID? yenphuonghcmup https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/247612059 1. You should take off your shoes entering someone's house.
2. You may not be encouraged to leave empty bottles on the table as it is believed to bring about bad luck.
3. Never smile all the time! "To smile without a reason is a sign of a fool".
4. You cannot show up at someone's house empty-handed. Bring even a small gift and expect a warm reception!
5. You shouldn't exchange money in the evening, even if you are returning the money you owed.]]> 2018-03-31 16:58:35 UTC https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/247612059 Minh Tuyền - Visiting a Japanese Home: 10 Tips You Should Know! nguyenminhtuyen12c4 https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/248736405 1/ Bring A Gift
- When arriving at a Japanese home, bringing along a small gift, called omiyage in Japanese, of snacks or fruit will be much appreciated.
2/ Announce Your Arrival
- In Japan, when you go to someone's home you have to say  “Ojama shimasu,” which means ‘sorry for intruding or disturbing you'.
3/ Take Off Your Shoes
- One of the most important and well known thing about visiting homes in Japan is the ‘no shoes inside’ policy, that will have a pair of sandals for you to go inside the house.
4/  Use Slippers
- Many Japanese homes provide slippers when entering. Although it is not common in some homes, but when they are prepared for you, you should bring them when entering the house of the Japanese. Upon leaving the home also remember to remove and put slippers back as nicely as they were when you first arrived.
5/ Where to Sit
- In Japan home, You can wait for the owner to sit down, can not sit arbitrarily.
6/ Eatting food
- If you don't really like something, be polite about it and just tell them you are not a big fan of that type of food (e.g. natto) and they will understand.
7/ Avoid being too comfortable at a Japanese home, that's rude
 E.X :"After the meal we will usually play with our phone instead we will chat with them"]]> 2018-04-05 04:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/248736405 Tuan Pham - Tips when you drive in Viet Nam tuanpm1412 https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/248820126 1. You should not drive behind a woman.
Specially the woman wears "Ninja" costumes and drives LEAD motobike. They can turn left or right anyway without turn signal light or they turn on left signal light but they turn right after that. They can emergency brake or weave  in between traffic and to drive in a zigzag fashion. You "must" keep distance is 5 meters if you want safely.

2. In rush hours, You should avoid drive into big roads like 3/2 street or big crossroads. Because you can have traffic jams. Instead of drive into big roads, You should choose a longer route, which have less vehicles.

3. You should read some traffic regulations clearly.
In order to you are gotten captured by traffic police, you can know you make which mistakes, and amount of money you must pay for him. 


]]> 2018-04-05 11:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/248820126 CMN- Tipping in the US cmn1998_nhan https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/248936042 1. If you are sitting down to a meal at restaurant with wait staff, you should leave a tip about 15 to 20 percent of the total bill. However, there is nothing stopping you from giving more or less.
2. If you decide to hail a cab, your driver will be expecting a tip after getting you to your destination. The standard tip should be 10 percent of total fare.
3. When you first arrive at your hotel, a porter or bellhop might be ready to help you carry your bags up to your room. You can tip for them a dollar or two per bag.
4. If you participate in a tour in the US, you might tip for tourist guy 3 to 10 dollars per day. ]]> 2018-04-05 15:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/248936042 Mai Thảo - Tips for traveling to China https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/249095893 1. Abandon your social media
Facebook, You Tube, Google are among social media platforms banned in China. You may not access these websites in China but most hotels now have free wifi so you can download some useful China travel apps if you need.
2. Bring toilet paper
You should bring your own toilet tissue as most Chinese toilets do not provide that.
3. Break the language barrier
When you leave for China, be sure to bring with you a translator, dictionary apps or study some useful Chinese words to communicate with the local people, oder food, get a taxi, etc. Learn some of the local dialect and you will be treated like family
4. Don’t tip in China
The Chinese do not tip, and you aren’t expected to either.

]]> 2018-04-06 02:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/249095893 Bảo Ngọc - The rules when going to the cinema / theater ngochoang99 https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/249097759 1. Arrive on time
You should be able to the cinema before the movie has started.
2. Don't hold up the line
3. Don't talk during a film
The sound of your voice may disturb other patrons who are trying to listen to the movie.
4. Don't sing along
5. Turn off your phone
The light from your screen can be incredibly irritating to the other movie goers.
6. If you have a cough, you should cover your mouth
7. Use WC before entering the theater 
8. Exit the movie theater silently and respectfully during the movie
9. Share your space respectfully with strangers
10. You mustn't bring outside food into a movie theater 
1. Pick up any trash]]> 2018-04-06 02:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/249097759 Công Minh - Entering a Japanese home https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/249128975 1/ Taking off footwear
This is considered very important in Japan to keep the inside of the building clean, but also as a sign of respect. As you enter a house, you may see a sign asking you to take off your shoes, put them neatly or in the right place and then you should step up straight onto the main floor and be polite.
2/ No tipping
The Japanese will always give the best service they can and do their jobs proudly. A waiter or chef would certainly not accept a tip for doing their jobs and if you tried to leave one, they would awkwardly return your money, so don't tip.
3/ Arrive on time
Japan is known as being stricter than other countries about arriving on time. You should arrive exactly on time, not too early as the host may be still preparing, and not too late as this can upset the host.
4/ Bring a gift
It doesn't have to be an expensive or big gift, but putting it in a nice bag and presenting it in a polite manner will show your hosts that you are familiar with Japanese culture and are thankful for their invitation.
5/ Mealtime manner
Each family might have their own rules about cutlery, dishes, food habits, and so on, so try to observe what others are doing and follow accordingly. Try to express your gratitude and tell them how much you enjoy the meal or politely tell that you aren't a fan of this type of food.]]> 2018-04-06 07:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/249128975 Hằng Trần - Some tips for travelling in French https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/249207463 1. Do not order only one dish at restaurants.
You should avoid ordering just one dish when dining in restaurant. The classic dining experience would typically last two to three hours and consist of a three or four course menu including a starter,  main course,  cheese course and dessert. For evening dining, it may take even longer as it may include five or six courses.
2.  Do not talk about politics, religion and other sensitive topics
3. Do not expect ice on your drinks
Whether you’re ordering soda or any other drinks, don’t expect it with ice. French people or Parisians in particular are not fond of adding ice to their drinks, which means cafes and restaurants do not provide ice.
4. Do not talk in English right away when speaking with a Frenchman


]]> 2018-04-06 13:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/249207463 Ngọc Thảo - Entering a Japanese home. ngocthaoue https://padlet.com/yenphuonghcmup/epsigw5noticeboard/wish/249289862
1. Take Off Your Shoes Indoors!

Japanese people never wear shoes inside their home. When you enter a Japanese household, there will usually be a designated place by the door to put your shoes.

2. Don't Forget a Gift

Even if you pay your host for the experience of a homestay, you should still be sure to bring a small gift. The best gifts are small, inexpensive tokens that represent your home country.

3. Don't Forget Your Table Manners

With such vastly different etiquette from home, it can be difficult to know if you're being polite in Japan. From table manners to the Japanese version of "cheers!", here's the main points you need to know:

  • Wait for everyone to be served before you take a sip from your glass. Usually the host will yell "Kanpai!" which means "Cheers!"
  • The small wet cloth given to you at most restaurants is used to wash your hands before eating. Once you're done, fold it and set it aside. Do not use it as a napkin or touch it to your face.
  • When eating ramen, be sure to slurp your noodles! Honestly, it's considered polite in Japan because it shows you're enjoying the food.
  • You may pick your bowl of rice off the table and hold it closely to your mouth, especially if you're worried about your chopstick skills.
  • Be sure to say “itadakimasu” with a slight bow before you dig in. It basically means "thank you for this food". This isn't a "thank you" to your host, but actually just thanks in general that you are fortunate enough to have food to eat.

4. Learn How to Bow

Bowing customs in Japan are extremely complicated. Most Japanese people do not expect foreigners to understand the intricate rules of bowing, but a little effort goes a long way. Usually the less respected person bows longer and deeper, but this is a very complex equation for most visitors.

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