Common taboos in Vietnam Avoid Public Touching: Public displays of affection are not seen as appropriate. Avoid hugging, holding hands, and especially kissing in public. No Pointing: If you need to draw attention to something, use your whole hand. Do not point using one finger, that is considered disrespectful.

What are Vietnamese values?

Traditional cultural values of Vietnam include: patriotism, self-reliance will, solidarity, kindness, tolerance, affection, studiousness, hard work, opti- mism. These values not only play a great role in sur- vival but also affirm the intense vitality of the nation in the past, present and future.