The third day of Tet is marked by lavish celebrations including food, entertaining, and firecrackers, which serve both to ward off evil spirits and to reflect the happiness of the occasion. When joining the Vietnamese for a meal, you can expect that chop sticks will be used. When you are finished eating with chop sticks, place them in a parallel position across the top of the dish or bowl, or on a rest designed for chopsticks, but never leave them on the table, never propped upright against the bowl, and never crossed. You should also never rib two chopsticks together to remove splinters. Note that in Vietnam, as with many Asian cultures, you should only use the right hand to touch the food when eating with fingers.
Vietnamese culture has many long and significant traditions.
By taking care to learn and understand these traditions, you can learn of the values and heritage of the Vietnamese and make your relationships more rewarding. Copyright 1999 Cosmopolitan Web Designs. All rights reserved.