tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2517102057055625667.post9176350912648665683..comments2024-02-14T03:07:10.246-08:00Comments on Microscopasia Journal: Understanding The Concept of Saving Face in Vietnamese CultureMicroscopasiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02921009690280097306noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2517102057055625667.post-18346477701829142672013-11-19T13:52:17.402-08:002013-11-19T13:52:17.402-08:00I totally agree with Paintre artis!!!! Vietnam is ...I totally agree with Paintre artis!!!! Vietnam is definitely NOT the country for a silent discussion. People are shouting, yelling, sreaming aso. If asked, of course, everybody will say, they believe in this concept, but reality speaks a different language! And by the way: I lived in Sai Gon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2517102057055625667.post-31762222096763650602013-05-08T17:53:58.492-07:002013-05-08T17:53:58.492-07:00Thanks for your respond, unlike in Saigon, most of...Thanks for your respond, unlike in Saigon, most of my Saigonese friend believe in this concept. In many situation, you may be wrong even the fact, you are in the right position. <br /><br />Plus, in some cases too, customers are always right policy doesn't apply.<br /><br />Hey, tell me more about what you think :)Microscopasiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02921009690280097306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2517102057055625667.post-20005992484055717532013-05-08T17:36:53.559-07:002013-05-08T17:36:53.559-07:00Don't totally agree with your concept about sa...Don't totally agree with your concept about saving face in Vietnam. At least about rising the voice and speaking out about others' mistake or fault. In Hanoi, taking first the up side is key, you have to let bystanders know that your position is rightous. That is called the "phu dau" technique.<br /><br />Everyone shouts in Vietnam at anytime. At my workplace, working discussions in the meeting room next to my office could be heard by anyone nearby, despite the room being entirely enclosed. I happen to be the male with the mildest voice.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384626791437781205noreply@blogger.com