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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- Curious about what locals think of foreigners in Vietnam, especially Việt Kiều & overseas Vietnamese? In this video, we dive deep into the local perspectives, breaking down real opinions and experiences. From cultural differences to shared backgrounds, find out what Vietnamese really think about those who come from abroad, and reveals the real thoughts and feelings of Vietnamese people about those coming from overseas
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00:43 Meet Dong & Dung, local Vietnamese
01:19 What do Vietnamese ENVY about Foreigners?
02:41 Common Stereotypes About Foreigners
05:04 Difference between Viet Kieu and Overseas Vietnamese
06:09 Vietnamese Women ENVY THIS
08:01 Is there Foreigner Privilege in Vietnam
10:20 What Vietnamese think when Overseas Vietnamese speak bad Vietnamese
13:05 Viet Kieu and Overseas Vietnamese: local or foreigners in Vietnam?
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What surprised you the most about how Vietnamese people view foreigners?
racism towards black people. I remember Mohamed Ali went to jail for saying he wasn't going to go to "fight some viet, what did the viet do to me?" those were his exact words. They stripped him from his title and threw him in jail. Now those people's children worship whiteness. Unreal.
Well, that they prefer lighter skinned foreigners.
@8:50 he gives the definition of racism but claims not to be racist LOL.
That is alarming...
That said, seem like the Vietnamese are running from their Black Hebrew ancestry.
I have been studying ancient history and found a lot of things out that are not in the history books like Black Buddha.
People that don't believe in God are spiritually bankrupt...
Thailand and the rest of southeast Asia is not like this.
I love Japan !!
@@irawardofficial He's not racist, quit alarming and get off the choof.
I like how the fella just told the truth without any agenda 🙏
I'm an American man and i live in saigon. The people here are very friendly indeed, yes. But not when you're driving a car or riding a motorbike.
I will live in Vietnam until I die.
I’m American and I live here too. The only time I have negative feelings towards the people here is when driving, the “bad Asian driver” stereotype is 100% true here. I feel the burden is on me alone to stay safe when driving and it is stressful and exhausting. I have zero trust anyone else will drive responsibly and safely. Other than that the people are so friendly and amazing here.
The guy here is so frank and honest, he’s so based.
Maya!!! Wonderful interview! Thank you for taking the time to do this for everyone!
So good to hear their views. Thank you for sharing your thoughts
I really appreciate Dong's perspective and honesty. I'm not 100% sure if this was what he was trying to say about Vietnamese people not being racist, but Vietnamese people tend to point out your flaws and be very truthful. Sky, you should đi nhậu with different age groups and interview them on the same topic.
They do. I have a lot of vietnamese friends in Da Nang. They are very honest to the point of being hurtful at times...
@@WhatsInaName68 as an Australian i find that refreshing, i can't wait until i go there. here we have a saying, i'm not racist we hate everyone the same. lol
They notice patterns, which is called racism nowadays
I know this sounds strange but when i was Vietnam i noticed the average Vietnamese is more free than Canadians. In Canada we have to follow many more rules on a daily basis
Of course. Canadian is part of the 5-eyes, which monitors your internet. Canadian cops are rude, borderline psychopathic. Canadian people are fake polite and very passive aggressive. It must be h*ll living in Canada lol.
@@ACivilizedPrimate Please god no, Vietnam doesn't need more passive aggressive Canadian refugees.
@CoralTheMihn its a %100 true
@@ACivilizedPrimate Are you white?
That’s called the honeymoon period. Wait till you try to start a business.
I did not expect Costco to be the thing they envy lol
Who doesn’t love Costco?
because there’s hundreds of Costco videos on Vietnamese TikTok and there’s nothing like it in Vietnam.
@@nofood1there’s Mega Mart in District 2
@@phucdo7413 Mega, Lotte, Big C, all missing hundreds of American/Canadian products also. Many Vietnamese have to use cargo shipping companies to buy those products from US. My gf does it all the time. :)
@@skyetran you have 36k views and not even 800 people liked it.
Nobody likes costco and this video is pathetic...
Vietnamese people love foreigners and locals give great hospitality towards foreigners in Vietnam. I have been to Vietnam twice and locals are so friendly 😊
Stop lying.
@@jerryG-p3w I believe him. I spent 5 weeks in Vietnam back in January and February, over Tet. The people of Saigon were super friendly to us, and I can't wait to go back. I made several friends that I still talk to online.
@@natedaniels3655 I found them to be raicst, xenophobic, loud, and obnoxious. I like that I don’t have to worry about getting hit by someone on a scooter while walking on a sidewalk. The traffic there is really bad and it’s too noisy for me.
@@jerryG-p3w Ok.. you have a good point about the traffic. Playing "Frogger IRL" was a bit nerve-wracking at times. And I guess the "racist" part might depend on what race you are. I'm a red haired, blue eyed, American, and the people in Saigon were generally very polite and friendly to me. But I also treated them with respect, and not all tourists do that. To a certain degree, you get back what you give.
@ I know a few expats who went to the hospital from being hit by scooters on the sidewalks there. But, you never ever hear you guys talk about that. Also, stop being an apologist for them. They are racist and xenophobic. Even, they will tell you that. I am tall, fit white man from America. I was always respectful and polite to them. Oh, and btw, I notice they never had an issue taking my money. Another point you apologists seem to neglect.
I appreciate learning about your country. I am looking to visit your country next year and want to learn as much as I can before I come.
It's such a pleasure to hear a sincere talk with your guests! Guys, just stop excusing yourself for expressing your opinion - honesty is probably the only thin that could save the world
Very interesting interview. Thank you guys for being so open.
Glad you enjoyed it!
That was the best talk you've had yet. I really enjoyed this discussion today. Keep them coming😊
I only visited Vietnam for 12 days. My gosh I never fell in love with a country as much as I did with Vietnam 🇻🇳 much love from Australia
I'm Australian and the lady in the middle nailed it on the head. There's a ball of stress that you carry around living in the west and when you visit south east asia it goes away after a few days and you feel peace. I'm going to Vietnam for the first time in April and I can't wait.
Will scars left by the Viets in Cabramattas and Footscrays of yesteryear are forgiven then? Hope you have a great time!
@@TiếngGọiQuêHương None of that stuff from yesteryear matters now, there's Viets in my family now. Vietnamese welcome here in Australia.
Funny conversation, overseas Viet here
Edit: everything talked here is so true, and I completely understand the situation and even agree... Thanks for the honesty and transparency
Where are you from?
@skyetran Paris France, now Southern California Little Saigon
Bruh why would you envy subway when you have banh mi stalls everywhere...
I missed subway so much when I lived in VN. There’s only so many Banh mi you can eat before they all start tasting the same.
Because our food rules. If I opened up a texas BBQ joint, it would rule Saigon. Everyone would go, russians, aussies, brits, koreans, and the traveled vietnamese.
@ yeah mate. Vietnamese food is good but the great thing about the west is we eat all foods from all different cultures around the world. Vietnam only eats their own type of food. Way more variety in australia with food because we have so many different cultures living here. I still love Vietnam but they’re more closed off to the rest of the world than we are in the west.
@@koolb5290 there are many different types of Ban mi. Subway Sandwich cannot compare.
@@koolb5290 There are many types of Ban mi. Subway Sandwiches are nasty.
Thanks so much for this interview... its so interesting xx
Vietnamese are a great and forgiving people. I appreciate they accept Americans with smiles on their faces regardless of our involvement in the Vietnam war.
Most Vietnamese were not even born when the war ended. And the government, despite Communist, has a pragmatic approach: "It's the economy, stupid." And they prefer the US to China, for good reason.
I was in HCMC in January and fell in love with Vietnam and the Vietnamese. I look forward to returning in the near future. I was amazed at how quickly the country is developing.
im a Gen X (48yo) who recently visited Vietnam, and opened my eyes up wide. With intrigue for more of the culture and language. Ive been learning Vietnamese for the last year, and the people were amazed when white guy spoke in *broken tone" Viet. Attitudes changed very quickly. We loved the country so much that we are coming back again this year, So much we are looking to establish ourselves there, if we can get through the humidity lol
Your two guests spoke and expressed themselves very well. I hope to relocate to Da Nang next year.
amazing vlog . thank you so much for sharing . I can't wait to live in Vietnam . yes im European but Im in love with your country and the people . and of course the paradise that is Vietnam even that lots of things are different from Europe I can say for all Vietnam people don't believe that Europe is better that your country .
I absolutely love this discussion. It is preparing me for my trip to Vietnam in May. I will be in Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hue as well as other places. Any advice would be appreciated. 💪🏾🇺🇸
I’ve been to Vietnam twice and it was great. Everyone was very nice and I had tons of fun
Nice interview. Thanks
Cheers
Good video: Being Latino and a law enforcement officer I went to Vietnam with my wife that is Vietnamese and they treated me so differently than everyone else . They even pulled my a side to ask why I was married to a Vietnamese woman? And they looked at my passport and asked why I had a Spanish last name but my passport says USA? I felt like Vietnam is behind in regards to interracial . marriage
Such a thing will not happen to you here in the Philippines. Even middle-class-families with own cars are very welcoming to foreign in-laws, regardless where they are from. As long as you show respect to them and the country at least. And of course, you should speak proper English.
From a Vietnamese who came to America at the age of 10 and has spent 35 years here, "The grass is not always greener on the other side."
It's terrifying to think that Asians are transitioning to Western ways. When I hear your broken English I feel comfortable. I immediately have this impression of a kind and genuine personality. I spent a month motor biking in Vietnam earlier this year and can't wait to go back. Off to Thailand in a couple of months.
The western ways of edginess, sarcasm, pathetic overconfidence, arrogance, aggression, impatience, provocativeness, cursing, self-centeredness...is not something to be imitated.
Your honest opinions were great to hear and well explained. Thank you. I have enjoyed being in Vietnam 🇻🇳
Great video love the insight
Appreciate the interview, another country to cross off my list lol.
Interesting discussion, Dong was surprisingly eloquent in English and had a very good understanding about this topic. I as a "white guy" but grew up in a VK environment and spent 15 years going in and out of Vietnam, I can agree on many points here. I can surely attest to instances I've had about what Dung is mentioning at 10:40. Cheers
Don, I don't look at Vietnam as a third world nation; I think Vietnamese people are awesome, intelligent people. I'm from USA, and if I see products that I need and one is made in Vietnam, I'm buying it.
Thank you very much for your appreciation 😇 in fact Vietnam is still a third world nation, weak passport, as a Vietnamese I do not deny that, especially people in rural areas are still quite poor and lack of education, they still need to go to bigger cities to find job opportunities, we still have a lot of work to do, and we need more businesses to establish here, so that everyone will get out of poverty and thrive up.
@@Thanosss123a That would be wonderful. I hope someday to visit Vietnam.
Great topic. I hope to visit someday.
Seems like the vietnamese also have misconception about the west...we are definitely not independent after reaching 18😂
Unfortunately the statistics say on average 60% of 30+ of age still live with parents because they can't afford to rent.
Things aren't so rosy in western countries... probably that's why so many viet kieu go back to Vietnam, despite being a "third world country" it's developing fast and lack of regulations.
Very true. Also, Many westerners who move to VN report having a better lifestyle than their home country. In Western countries they can't afford to eat out everyday but in VN you can do that.
I lived in Saigon for 5 years and wholeheartedly agree with you. The extreme lack of regulation was a shocking experience. When the traffic police stopped me all I had to do was pay 200k VND(US$10) and I was allowed to leave. No registration, no title, no insurance, no DL-no problem! 😂😂
@CoralTheMihn I've heard multiple times from people of all ages in Vietnam that Europe is a good place to live.
And yeah I agree with them, Europe is a great place to live or vacation because we have clean air, decent infrastructures and healthcare but not for working or business development.
The bureaucracy is a hellhole and the taxes are high, it's not safe in many cities/countries especially for women (lately due to the influx of illegal immigrants).
@@ACivilizedPrimate Canada had it coming for them -- that's what you get for stealing land from the native Indians. Canada isn't a real country, it's merely a colonial trading outpost. I hope the uppity, passive aggressive white Canadians enjoy living in India 2.0
@@ACivilizedPrimate Canada's "culture" consist of watching hockey, drinking Tim Hortons and virtue signalling how much they love diversity and ethic food on social media. In reality white Canadians are very rude, snarky people. Canadians are fake polite but they're not nice -- they'll say sorry and thank you but they'll never invite semi strangers over to dinner.
Good job, enjoyed this
Trust me! I live in Australia and I would love to move to vn and live! Planning to rent my house and work remotely in hcmc. Cost of living in very high and it's harder to save not like 10 years ago. It's a lot harder now even if you earn over $100k salary. That guy is great with his opinions and perspective! His english is phenomenal as well!
Your English is not limited bro. Keep going 💪
So proud to see our next generational youngsters beginning to learn and study English for a higher purpose rather than out of the infatuation for foreigners.
Gosh skye, so cute. Great video as always.
Me thinketh what a great video., the young man is very.........cool!@?😉😁.
Love Vietnam!!!😁
That young man is very wise. Vietnamese people are great people.
Travelling Vietnam I could often notice jealousy because they assume foreigners all walk on streets paved with gold. It makes it hard to trust because vendors immediately start thinking of ways to get more money from you.
Way off the topic here, but you guys reminded me of a Vietnam-born naturalized American citizen that wanted me to help her write a book about her life. I declined because she was WELL qualified to do the job herself, I was married and she was too cute. She told me about collecting statistics at about age 7 in Vietnam determining the sex of the body floating down the river by whether it was face up or face down. She lived in a beached freighter in the Philippines for a few years before coming to America with her family. She ended up running avionics programs at Boeing and NASA. (I also met a lady from Myanmar named MAYA that was in charge of the helicopter program that is now on Mars, but the THAT really is a different story!) I am glad I ran across this video today.
Humility goes a long way.
The boy explained the difference between oversea Vietnamese and Viet Kieu very well.
In the US, I refer to the “Vietnamese overseas” as ABV (American born Vietnamese).
but not all Vietnamese overseas lives in America 😅
@ I know that’s why I said in the US 😂
@@Tweewhite you just edited your comment bruhh, that wasn't there before you liar
I'm originally from Quebec, and been retired in Vietnam for the past 10 years. Unlike all parts of the World that I've been to (more than 60 of them...), I've yet to encounter a single ass-hole out here, which speaks a lot about the Vietnamese people! They're proud, respectful, affable, industrious, family-oriented
market-oriented (it's in their DNA, as everyone and his neighbor has something to sell...), don't hold any grudges whatsoever against former colonialist and imperialist countries (save for China, that is..), very social and very responsible. Vietnamese people are indeed very special! Thank you so much for accepting me, a big fat and old white dude!
The Vietnameese are beautiful people. When I lived in Ecuador, because I'm fluent in Spanish, I got to know how Ecuadorians felt about foriegners. It's complicated. The more foreigners there are in a city, the greater the negative narrative about them in part due to rising costs and expats can be jerks. I got attacked by a dog to the delight of an older indigenous lady. Oh she loved it, which is one reason why Ecuador is in my rear view mirror.
Enjoyed 😊the video. I’m half black and Jewish. But I’m beginning to love Vietnam
i would move to saigon in a heartbeat because of the weather
norway is a very cold country
both climate and people-wise
Why don’t you?
@ i will eventually once i have that cash flow needed for relocation
Banh Mi please
Great interview.
Vietnam was the best country that I ever went to. Vietnamese are easy to talk to, for outgoing personality people like American or Latin people. My least favorite country was Japan 😬. I didn't speak Vietnamese hardly at all, but people want to practice with me, or they help me in English too a lot. My friends from there still talk to me every week, on Zalo. Vietnamese food is very delicious to me because it has a lot of Asian flavors and aspects, but also has great influences from Latin part of Europe such as breads, cheese, and coffee.
The grass is always greener on the other side
So true
The dude is very observant and intelligent, especially for his age. Hard to find that quality in a young American. (I'm sure the girl is too, just that her English isn't as expressive).
btw i have girlfriend in vietnam.so i meet he family, i think Vietnamese people give great hospitality.
This kid doesn't explain it well, dark skin tone people in Vietnam is consider poor or a coolie. Because only a coolie has to be outside in the sun and working on the field. It has nothing to do with racism, but more toward discrimination. Light skin complexion is consider to rich or affluent. Obviously, because they are rich therefore they are always in door.
That's part of it, but also compare Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia to Europe or East Asia. People can cry all they want but the results speak for themselves.
The grass is always greener. Best scenario is USD income living in a country like Vietnam. The US is wayyyy overrated imo. Sure you can get $1.50 hot dogs at Costco, but rent will be $2k-$4k to live in a major city. Add in a car note, sky rocketing insurance, inflated food prices, a predatory healthcare system, crime, homelessness, racism, inequality, and suddenly this place isn’t so great.
Racism?? Come on … Inequality?? Yes there will always be people who have more than you. Stop using these woke excuses and work hard to achieve your goals..
poor guy. he got blinded what he sees on the internet.
The guy says Vietnamese girl 30-35 want to learn English to marry foreigner, but most foreigner under 50 aren't interested in marrying a girl over 30 they can find that in there home country.
as vn gets richer hopefully they dont need to marry these foreign losers
That's not true at all. Most men just want a partner they can connect with. It doesn't matter the age or where they're from, as long as they are kind and honest and we find them attractive.
Let me put it another way, most western men want a partner who is younger than they are and if they are considering marriage and having children for sure they would prefer a woman under 30 as opposed to a woman over 30.
@@mrgingerman6020 yeah i can confirm most of the men living in asia like me who are younger would never take women over 30 seriousy, the young ones wait far to long and then end up ruining there chances later on
Thanks for this interesting insights. I do agree about several topics. new to me is the difference between Viet kieu & overseas vietnamese, which I am. This show off game is like Don said annoying, there more it‘s so energy consumed to listen to all this. the worst is, those kind of Viet Kieu‘s do it everywhere, same here in Switzerland, they do show off for example to USA Viet Kieu and opposite too 😂😂😂 Skye I do feel the same, unfortunately. When I‘m in Vietnam I had bad experience too. Whatever I say(my vietnamese level is quiet good even I don’t get in touch with vietnamese everyday) or do for them it‘s „not good“ and they always have to make a comment. especially as a north vietnamese speaker, have to hear a lot of comments which is not relate to my person ar all. from my perspective I try to be comphrensive for many topics but often they push me to the limit. Just I wish they also put the glasses on to understand the other perspektive. We or I didn‘t choose to born and raised outside of Vietnam, neither is our fault to get all these opportunities, so just accept the difference. Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭🧀
In life you also have to be able to accept that you don't just have to reap the benefits.
Then life is easier :)
Trust me, western worlds aren't what it's cracked up to be. I'm from Canada and I've been in Vietnam for 4 months now. Many of us are fleeing the states and Canada because the cost of living is through the roof. A $1 banh mi is better than a $20 subway sub lol. You guys are right, we always want what we cannot have. Interesting to hear your guys point of view. We found Vietnamese friendly for the most part. Older people tend to be a bit cold but younger generation are very friendly!
Please never pay $20 for a subway sandwich again. There are soo many shops that sell subs for so much cheaper, lol.
I love Vietnamese people!! 😊💜 Thanks for your honesty in this video.
Nah, my partner's black and people in Viet Nam are absolutely racist, especially more so in the North. Very rarely, Vietnamese locals will absolutely love my girlfriend and dot over her. One time, I had one guy come up to me and whispered in my ear that he secretly liked black women and that he was too afraid to approach them. But the overwhelming amount of times, it's random mean, racist comments, cold shoulders when providing service, being ignored, those judgemental stares, being charged extra, etc.
@@binhphan I am so sorry that your gf being treated like that. It isn’t right. This is why it bothers me when they admitted that white people are treated better but then said “but we are not racist”. I get that everyone has preferences, but this is more than that. It’s the worshipping of whiteness that bothers me more than anything. And the fact that they are so unaware of their own racism.
I live in the north and I totally agree with your comment, things will be really difficult when/if I get married as I look indian. You can try speak Vietnamese, have a good job, good money, be respectful, people here will still consider you as shit.
It's true.. vn people particularly the older generation are racist especially against Black's... It's just the way it is. Especially even the ones that have been living abroad
Yep, you know what you are talking about.
I was in Vietnam 1 week ago and I stayed for 2 weeks. I skipped a lot of things / activities and left the country earlier then planned because i couldn't find connection with locals / people in general. I don't want to judge or blame, and i am a positive / optimistic person. but i felt the judgement all the time. the way people talk to me, how the hand signs just waved me away, making fun of me even tho i can handle a lot and ofcourse people make jokes sometimes especially about other continents. but this became really uncomfertable after a while and it came to a point that i sadly enough had to leave the country just to have a relief of these bad experiences. Is there anybody who can relate?
They are brainwashed by VC and jealous too..especially In North VN .
I am really envy with European passport strengths, that allow them to travel to mostly everywhere without asking for a tourist visa, also there are many nice cities in Europe that are close to each other, more convenient and cheaper to travel around.
Only that Europe in general is very expensive.
Very insightful and honest interview. I am not going hate on the boy and girl here, I appreciate their honesty. But I would encourage them to take a look at their own contradictions. They keep saying we are not racist but the fact that Vietnamese folks treat white people better than other races including the local Vietnamese, that’s the very definition of being racist. Stop saying you are not.
It may seem harmless to have preferences but it has real negative impact to your own people when it comes to jobs and opportunities. White folks have a better chance of getting a job offer in Vietnam than the local Vietnamese. Stop doing that to yourself.
Absolutely. Imagine if they went to a Western country and someone was hired over them due to a racial hierarchy. In the Viet Kieu groups, all the overseas Vietnamese who come to teach English in Vietnam complain about how they're underpaid compared to their Western counterparts despite being fluent in both languages.
I find that most South East Asians are biased, they treat white people better than their fellow countrymen/women.
As for teaching English in Vietnam, I am appalled that any white English speaking person can teach English. Just because your native language is English does not mean that you can teach it.
Because white, Japanese and Korean are more educated and civilized than other races.
There are 300,000 Koreans and Japanese living and working in Vietnam since they invested a lot to this country, even a lot of Japanese owned restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.
Because white, Japanese and Korean are more educated and civilized than others.
There are 300,000 Koreans and Japanese living and working in Vietnam since they invested a lot to this country, even a lot of Japanese owned restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh.
@@binhphan
The thing is that the Parents paid for their kids having a chance to speak to a foreigner from different ethnic backgrounds, not someone within their own group.
There are hundreds thousands of Vietnamese English teacher get paid less than Foreign English teachers in Vietnam, so why should Viet Kieu ask for more?
When I eat the $1.50 hot dog meal at Costco I can feel myself dying a little bit. But sometimes I get the same feeling eating street Pho in Vietnam.
Street pho is fire... Dunno what you street you go to but you gotta find yourself a good lady
I am a white European guy living in Saigon. I prefer dark skinned women. I dont like white pale skin. It is subjective. But i really think brown skin is more attractive.
I think if she’s a beauty the skin colour doesn’t matter whether it be dark or fair
It’s not all about the color, overall look, personality, behaviors should also matter
The guy is correct about several of the stereotypes he mentioned about people in the USA.
Obesity is a big problem here. It is even glorified by followers of a certain rap artist. Also women do tend to be very independent.
The guy was very polite and apologetic every time he spoke about people in the USA. I appreciate that.
BTW, in my opinion Vietnamese women are the most beautiful women in the world. There is something special about them. They seem to embrace their feminity. The younger ones know how to perfectly blend being strong and feminine at the same time. And their fashion sense is unmatched.
Your fetishization of Vietnamese woman is creepy bro.
Fashion sense? I don't see many wearing traditional clothing
Europeans are the envy of the world
I am from Montreal Canada, I have taken 2 vacations to Vietnam in just 2 years. Here in Canada and USA you become a servant to the corporations that you talked about, like Amazon and others, because they are starting to control everything. Vietnam has so much to offer... I will return to Vietnam again some day...Love Vietnam
I love montreal. The quebecoise girls are hot af hahaha. I wanna go back… You hear me Sabrina?!?
Skye, probably the best way to alleviate "racism" is to wear nice clothing.
I have seen psychology experiments where a person in distress laying down on the ground just wearing nice clothing is treated much better than someone who is not wearing nice clothing.
It probably has to do with the opportunistic nature of humans, though the strength of any "civilization" is reflected in how well the worst off are treated.
It takes the rare, strong individual, to objectively lift others, off the ground.
Never change Vietnam. Never.
The college and education alone is worth all sacrifice you can make.
So white people get the best treatment, I get it.
Brainwashed ppl you idolize the people who invaded you 😂
Brainwashed ppl
Sad
I am white and from Texas, I prefer darker skin, not whiter skin; that's why I moved to South America and hope to find that in Vietnam!
This is classic problem of the grass is greener on other side. Also a lot of people think that the life in asia is better than in the west. I think we are more similar than we want to be. We all have almost the same problems, just sometimes in different ways. At the end we should make our countries better with our hands
To your guests: Great job speaking English! Most Americans speak only one language and when they visit non-English countries they expect everyone to speak English.
Costco, it's where every asian go on sunday like going to church
I prefer light brown. White skin is a little pale to me. Everyone have a preference. It's not strict because I've seen some really beautiful black people. It's all about facial structure. Skin tone is not too important, it's the facial structure.
Envy is a big problem in Asia, NOT just vietnam. However, it is the worst in the PI, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Especially, from the men. Of all ages. It is taught to the young boys from men of all ages.
The guy say VNese people are not racist but describe them as acting differently depending on the skin. That’s making hierarchy based on skin or nationality, so it’s basically racism.
Not necessarily. Preference for lighter skin is a social aspect, not a racial one. Rich people, the nobility, did not have to work in the fields, they lived in palaces and did not expose themselves to the sun. But they were of the same race as their servants, they did not consider themselves a different race.
They're prejudiced but not necessarily racist (though I'm sure some are as there are racists in every country). Even hierarchy based on nationality isn't necessarily racial (for example, they may treat Japanese people differently than, say, Chinese people).
If you “prefer” some race so much that you give them better treatment, than the other race, that’s racism. It’s not just simple preferences like choosing between light skin versus dark skin when dating, it’s deeper than that. It’s the idea that whiteness is better and deserved to be treated better. It has real consequences. A lot of local Vietnamese were denied job opportunities over white people because of the idea “white is better”. It’s harmful.
@you didn’t get it. They just prefer lighter skin of any race, not any particularly ethnic group.
@@Tweewhite Skin color does not determine race.
Don't desire western anything. This is my culture. Along with the little good, there is a lot of materialism, greed and superficiality. In the western world people are becoming more and more disconnected desperate, and lonely. Men and women are arguing more and fighting more. There are more health problems ... especially mental health problems. Vietnamese are always happy and smiling. Don't envy us.
My heart goes out to Vietnamese, Filipino, and many other Asian men and women who are born in countries where their currency is at a monumental disadvantage to the American Dollar.
$1 US is 25,390 Vietnamese Dong
$1 US is 58 Philippine Peso
No matter how hard a Vietnamese or Filipino man works, they cannot overcome that stark disadvantage in the purchasing power of their respective currencies. Their productivity is literally being stolen from them from currency conversion alone.
In essence, these men cannot compete with men from Western countries simply because of the stark disadvantage in their respective currencies alone.
Western men are at a huge unfair economic advantage in the dating market in these Asian countries.
This causes the many of the most productive men and women to leave their home countries in Asia to move to western countries.
If they were on equal economic standing, their choices would not be so stark.
It is not about currency ..Communists want to keep people poor and ignorant.That’s why all newspapers are governments or Party’s.
Vietnam is amazing but to improve things and also the perception foreigners have (both Asian foreigners and non-Asian) 1) Be on time- number one gripe of all foreigners in Vietnam including fellow Asians 2) Tell the truth, don't BS/lie to our face (saving face wastes time and creates distrust. Honest is best.) 3) Don't throw trash and destroy the beauty of your own country- always amazes me because Vietnam is so beautiful 4) Think ahead, plan, make medium and long term plans. Living in the moment is great but will not get the respect of others including Japanese, Malaysians, Germans, Americans, etc. 5) Stop with the concept of 'Western' and "Asian''. There are hundreds of different 'Western' and 'Asian' cultures which are deeply different from each other. Japan and UK probably have more in common with each other than Vietnam and Malaysia do.
I was treated very good last time I was in Vietnam, even tho I was in their American War.
Don't like $1.50 Costco hotdog too much. It will clog your arteries.
Once in a blue moon perhaps. Not on a regular basis.
Costco....i'm on the flooor....btw China is way more advanced and safer....and closer...
Most common stereotype, is that when Vietnamese think about foreigner, they think about American. Most precisely US citizens. But the world is much larger place "outside" than US. As European, I would also argue that most European countries are better places to live, as in quality of living, than US.
We envy your food and easy going lifestyle
Skye are you American?
I am, born & raised
@ that explains it
Same lol @@skyetran
In my home country (New Zealand), the Vietnamese in general have insulated themselves from the rest of society and refuse to participate with the rest of society. The guys will interact with you, the ladies will behave superior and will not engage.
Wait til they come to the US. They are going to see that Americans or other western people are far from deserving to be put on a pedestal the way they do. 😂😂
VERY(!) odd.. his comment about 'subways'. This coming right after Daniel Penny was tried for defending himself from attack by another lunatic rider in NYC..
Girls from 30 to 35 want to learn english to marry with foreigners it’s ok but also have a lot of foreingners they want to get marry with vietnam girls, but also have a lot of girls thay want to study english for their job
I am here 35 years, got married twice here and still a foreigner. You will never be Vietnamese as a foreigner and friends come and go depending what they can get out of you. Don't go for the honey trap, many gold diggers. What will your father say if you come home with a black boyfriend. Viet Kieu is a playboy Vietnamese, period.
Lots of divorced Vietnamese aunties and even younger ones are going after white guys.
You were in Thailand weren’t you?