Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
An Aussie expat in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam has had no problems setting into the culture there. Read about some of his experiences and his take on culture shock.
Ho Chi Minh
Not at all.
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No... I don't speak Vietnamese and I'm not planning to learn, no need for that.
No I was not. In a few days you know it's country of good people excellent weather brilliant food and city is alive 24 hrs... what kind of shock? Maybe traffic in peak hours but it was more funny then shocking.
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There was not any
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Not really, maybe more partying and drinking but not because of shock, just enjoying life.
Prices mate, prices! Taxi $3 from anywhere to anywhere, but people are so nice, everybody calls you sir and I was feeling embarrassed being sir all the time, food is magic and so cheap. Honestly we here in Perth don't have night clubs like those in HCMC.
Sorry I don't have answer, its just good life and no chalenges.
Yes! First time I went there was to do my crown teeth, flights, hotel and 15 teeth cost me less than 2 teeth here and service they provide is pick up from airport.
And waiting for me was this little lady very cute - hahaha now we talking shock - we became friends and after I was done with dental. I lifted her up in reception and kissed her.... and she hit me with good slap in face I had no idea why, but she explained later on the phone... NO KISSING IN PUBLIC IN VIETNAM.
It's all in you, boys and girls, man or woman, gents and ladies, if you are typically easy to be scared just stay at home and lock all doors and windows.
Culture shock is myth, for weak people but I'm talking about Vietnam.
I know there is countries where I would get a shock or two or more but we all know about those countries and we just don't go there.
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Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City Index
An index of all of our site's Ho Chi Minh City information.
Vietnam Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Vietnam on our Vietnam forum - meet people, get advice and help others.
Contribute
Help others in Vietnam by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Vietnam.
Expats in Vietnam offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Vietnam.
Thinking of retiring in Vietnam? Here are 5 of the best places to retire in Vietnam.
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Vietnam.
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