Dos and don’ts if you live in Ho Chi Minh City
Located in southeast Asia, Vietnam has a wide range of spectacular landscapes, including beaches and mountains. Not only that, but this country also possesses a rich culture that has been retained throughout many dynasties until now. These are reasons to explain why Vietnam attracts a large number of foreigners to stop by or reside there.
Living in Vietnam, or being ready for teaching jobs in Ho Chi Minh City requires carefully preparing for your plans, such as exploring more about living standards, local cuisine, transportation, and climate. Here is a list of dos and don’ts you are encouraged to keep in mind when staying there. Let’s check it out!
Dos:
1. Dress appropriately
Before preparing clothes for Vietnam, remember to take a look at Vietnam’s weather since it is much different from most countries in the world with tropical climates. If you consider teaching jobs in Ho Chi Minh City as the next step in your career path and plan to relocate there, wearing attire with light and thin material will make you feel comfortable, as the weather in this cosmopolitan city is hot year-round.
On the other hand, don’t forget to prepare a raincoat and an umbrella to perfect your living plan.
2. Know where you live
The language barrier could make the locals confused and not understand you. Keeping the hotel business card nearby will make your return much easier. To decrease the risk of getting lost, you can use some useful applications for food delivery or transportation, such as Grab, Be, Gojek, etc.
3. Try local food
This is one of the must-try things if you have a chance to visit or immigrate to Vietnam. Street food or a wide range of restaurants with affordable prices will allure you for the first time. Vietnamese food is especially a blend of many nations’ cuisines in the world, including Korean, Chinese, Indian, French, etc; hence, it will be effortless to find several destinations that are suitable for your taste.
Hang out with friends and explore Vietnamese cuisine right now!
4. Prepare cash
Cash is dominantly used in almost all traditional markets. Preparing money before going out will help you not only in transactions but also in urgent circumstances.
Don’ts
1. Don’t freak out when crossing streets
Vietnam’s transportation system is chaotic due to lots of vehicles moving around every moment, especially in the big cities, namely Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Foreigners share the same feeling when moving to Ho Chi Minh City, which is fear. Therefore, to avoid bad situations that might suddenly happen, you should not freak out and pay much attention once you want to cross the street.
People who get teaching jobs in Ho Chi Minh City shared that crossing streets with a lot of vehicles moving around was such a nightmare. As a result, they had to ask locals to help them cross over securely.
2. Don’t be too loud in religious areas
Vietnamese people have a grand belief in their religion. For this reason, making noises or having inappropriate behaviors in religious locations can make some people feel uneasy. In general, respect is encouraged in all situations related to religion.
3. Don’t take photos without precaution
You are prohibited from taking photos at certain sites in Ho Chi Minh City. Thus, before saving your great moments there, you should look around to find out whether it has any prohibition signs. If you want to take photos of locals, getting permission in advance is the best way.
You will undoubtedly get familiar with it if you are ready to experience and adapt to the Vietnamese lifestyle. Following these tricks above and preparing meticulously for taking on jobs there can aid you in living harmoniously with people around you and, additionally, in collecting as many and as full of experiences as possible there.
Teaching jobs in Ho Chi Minh City are reckoned as an adequate option if you plan to live there, have a profound comprehension of Vietnamese culture, and want to discover popular destinations stretching from the north to the south of Vietnam.
It would be great for you to experience many high cultural values in this position by submitting your application at EMG Education’s recruiting website: https://teach.emg.vn/primary-lower-secondary-and-high-school-teachers/
More information:
- Tips for adapting quickly to Vietnamese culture
- Places for you to discover Vietnamese cuisine like an expert
- Living in Ho Chi Minh City offers a wealth of unforgettable experiences
| EMG Education is one of the largest private education organizations in Vietnam. Its mission is to provide Vietnam learners across all ages an opportunity and the right preparation to succeed on the global stage. Founded in 2005, EMG Education has always been an innovative trailblazer in Vietnam’s education scene, constantly finding new ways to empower Vietnamese learners by expanding their access to world-class curricular and learning materials, and globally-recognized qualifications. |
