The document provides etiquette tips and cultural information about Vietnam across several topics. Business cards should be exchanged and presented with both hands upon first meetings. Pointing with the entire hand is preferred to one finger, and having hands on hips is inappropriate around those of higher rank. Black paper should not be used for gifts as it symbolizes mortality. Silence is preferred over conflict during disagreements. The beaches are beautiful and attract tourists, and Vietnam has two UNESCO World Heritage sites at Halong Bay and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. A PowerPoint presentation with over 100 slides of information on Vietnam can be downloaded from the provided website.

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2. Family Life (5 of 5) One tradition that remains central to Vietnamese life is geomancy, or “ feng shui ” as most of us know it today Known as “phong thuy” to the locals, this is the art (or science) of living in tune with the environment Westerners planning to go into business with a Vietnamese partner will need to budget for a geomancer to ensure the venture is successful www.readysetpresent.com Page

3. Social Etiquette (2 of 2) Point with entire hand instead of with one finger Standing with hands on hips is inappropriate around people of higher rank because it does not show enough respect Do not give presents wrapped in black paper because black is a symbol for mortality www.readysetpresent.com Page

4. Business Etiquette (8 of 10) Business cards are exchanged on the first meeting and must be presented with both hands Do not simply glance and put it away – place it in a cardholder Silence is preferred when there is a conflict of opinions www.readysetpresent.com Page

5. Trivia (1 of 4) The beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world and attract many tourists Vietnamese people are proud of their beautiful landscapes Vietnam has two World's Natural Heritage sites: Halong Bay Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park www.readysetpresent.com Page

6. Download “Vietnam” PowerPoint presentation at ReadySetPresent.com 36 slides include : 13 Points on General Information, 15 Points on Family Life, 23 Points on Food, 6 Points on Food Etiquette, 6 Points on Social Etiquette, 32 Points on Business Etiquette, and 16 Points on Trivia. www.readysetpresent.com Page Royalty Free - Use Them Over and Over Again.