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Do you know a fact that the Vietnamese rarely say “thank you” in a direct way? Have you ever wondered what they say to express gratitude instead? More than a saying, the way the Vietnamese showing their appreciation to others in daily life, formal contexts, and special occasions can tell you that how distinctive and profound our identity is. 

In this episode, we’re gonna mention detail of when and how the locals appreciate someone and the truth of saying “thank you”. Thank you for your time and enjoy your listening!

Editor: Tien, Ngoc

Narrator: Nhi

Contributor: Tien

Background song: Leaning On the Everlasting Arms by Zachariah Hickman

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Tray is a Vietnamese old-fashioned traditional kitchen tool. In fact, the phrase “On the tray” is literally used as a metaphor implying table etiquette in Vietnam.

In this episode, we’re giving you the relationship between “old tray” and “Vietnamese table manners”. We also mention the traditional and spiritual values of the tray on a daily basis. Finally, there are some profound Vietnamese proverbs, which are used to describe things happening around the tray at the end of the episode.

Narrator: Tiên

Illustration by Ruby Chau

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Mid-Autumn Festival or also known as the Children’s Festival is the time for gathering, when parents should do the best to make a meaningful childhood for their babies. However, we haven't experienced the special Mid-Autumn Festival like this ever. It's been happening in a strange way that no one expected, no drumming sounds, no lion dance in the bustling atmosphere in street with the huge flow of people and children as usual. So hopefully we can bring you guys some characteristic flavors of this holiday through our sweety sounds in the latest episode

Happy Tết Trung Thu, Vietnam!

Narrator: Tiến

Music: Chiếc đèn ông sao - Đội Sơn Ca đội TNVN

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In this episode, we are going to delve into the Vietnamese greeting. Clarifying whether there are any differences between now and the past, or between Vietnam and Western culture?  Take your time and listen to our very first podcast. 

Narrator: Hoàng Nhi (Subi)

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