Name : NGUYỄN THU PHƯƠNG
Class : K45N5
STUDENT CODE : 09D170348
BÁO CÁO THỰC TẾ
1 ) Give characteristics of Vietnamese and Western culture
A. Vietnamese culture
- The culture of Vietnam : an agricultural civilization based on the cultivation of wet rice. ome elements generally considered to be characteristic of Vietnamese culture include ancestor veneration, respect for community and family values, handicrafts and manual labour, and devotion to study. Important symbols present in Vietnamese culture include dragons, turtles, lotuses and bamboo.
- Vietnamese family : Vietnamses people highly appreciate relatives. We use words showing relationship in family. Vietnamese culture values clan over family . In the majority of rural Vietnam today one can still see three or four generations living under one roof. Family members are expected to work and behave for the good of the group. Families may publicly denounce a member who is ill behaved; they may also pronounce family achievements. Each member has a designated kinship term, and these are used when addressing one another.
- Marriage – Funeral : The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important of traditional Vietnamese occasions. Many of the age-old customs practiced in a traditional Vietnamese wedding continue to be celebrated by both Vietnamese in Vietnam and overseas.
- Status, Role, Prestige : Vietnamese culture is concerned more with status (obtained with age and education) than with wealth. If one were to rank them in their importance, education would likely come first, followed by age and then wealth.
- Displays of Respect : To avoid confrontation or disrespect, many will not vocalize disagreement.Praising someone profusely is often regarded as flattery, and sometimes even mockery. Most people are very modest and deflect praise. In Vietnam, professions that are high status include doctor, priest, and teacher.
- Communication : Vietnamese society is greatly...
