Teresa
@treesahquiche
American expat in Vietnam
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19
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About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, Mandarin Chinese
Registration: 05 March 2014
Activity
What is the typical VIetnamese public school schedule?
Like, at the typical public school, where they wear the white and navy blue uniforms with their names sewn into the left breast pocket, what's their schedule? When do they go to school, when are their breaks, and when do they go home from ... Read More
Organic Hipster Stuff by treesahquiche
Okay, so I don't even know if it's possible to get this stuff, since I've been to Co.op Mart, Maximark, and Citimart and haven't seen anything, but is there a place where I can get: - Organic, raw (unprocessed, unheated, still contains beeswax and ...
Good to know, thanks! Where is Me & Be? Do you know the street and district, or better yet, their website? Read More
Organic Hipster Stuff
Okay, so I don't even know if it's possible to get this stuff, since I've been to Co.op Mart, Maximark, and Citimart and haven't seen anything, but is there a place where I can get: - Organic, raw (unprocessed, unheated, still contains beeswax and ... Read More
People of Vietnam by ameet4luan
The people of Vietnam are so lovely and polite . And once you talk to them , you will fall in love with them. The way of their smiling , respecting elders and others , using such a sweet language . I love them a lot
I'm Chinese, and I think in some ways, Vietnamese people think and act similarly because our cultures have some shared aspects. Chinese people are only polite and friendly if they think of you as a member of their "tribe." If you have mutual ... Read More
some good place to visit by nallitha dhouza
Something different in HCMC...I enjoy it even not yet go anywhere, Starting by tomorrow...any suggestion anyone? Thanks everybody :-)
If you're into nightlife, Lush (2 Ly Tu Trong, Bến Ngh茅, Q. 1) has Ladies' Night (free drinks for women) on Tuesdays from 9 pm - 12 am. Acoustic Bar (6E1 Ng么 Thời Nhiệm, P.7, Q. 3) has a great atmosphere and live music. Their ... Read More
Open a personal bank account - Comparison of banks offers by TuanSgn
Hello all, I am looking to open a personal bank account, which can be managed easily by internet or phone and that provides me a debit card. There are other people in this case so I want to make a post that can be updated with your experience. You ...
I'm always charged 1000 VND for withdrawing from Vietcombank ATMs even though I have a Vietcombank account. I think withdrawing from other banks' ATMs incurs a 2000-3000 VND fee. That's practically nothing and you don't even notice it missing from ... Read More
District 5 laundry and dry cleaning near Parkson Hung Vuong Plaza? by treesahquiche
I did a Google search and it came up with Nguyen Thanh Son Household Store a kilometer away (https://plus.google.com/107767412053892183313/about) and Dry Clean Vina about two kilometers away (https://plus.google.com/114362049771849177914/about). ...
They're a little pricey, but I will try them. Thanks! Read More
Meeting parents by MrshyONE
:unsure I am meeting the parents of A woman I am very interested in for a long term relationship. I would like to make an impression but nit seem to over the top. What small jesters or gifts are allowed to give her parents on the fist visits. I ...
They may ask personal questions that seem very rude to Westerners, like how much money you or your family makes, or what religion you are. They might comment very frankly on your appearance (I get told I'm fat all the time by Vietnamese women around ... Read More
District 5 laundry and dry cleaning near Parkson Hung Vuong Plaza?
I did a Google search and it came up with Nguyen Thanh Son Household Store a kilometer away (https://plus.google.com/107767412053892183313/about) and Dry Clean Vina about two kilometers away (https://plus.google.com/114362049771849177914/about). ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
Ah, okay, I understand what happened now. I didn't have a certificate declaring where my USD were from. I got my USD from my bank in the US, and was told at customs that I didn't need to declare such a small amount. I should have exchanged my ... Read More
Best place to buy affordable furniture in HCMC? by treesahquiche
I'm in the market for a desk, office chair, and bookcase (NOT just shelves). In the US, I'd go to Target (or OfficeMax or IKEA, during a sale) and find these things for about $150, $30, and $20, respectively. Is there a place in Ho Chi Minh City ...
Thank you for the sites, My! There's a lot more variety on them than there is on Uma. Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
Maybe it was because it was originally foreign currency? I exchanged a couple hundred USD to VND, and then asked if I could deposit the VND in my account and was told that I couldn't. But it may just be a Vietcombank thing. In any case, it's not ... Read More
Why do foreigners avoid eye contact with other foreigners? by I do believe
I often sit in a cafe on De Tham street and see foreigners/tourists walking up and down the street all studiously avoiding eye contact with other foreigners. We all want our own space and I don't really care if somebody looks at me or not but it ...
It's different for me because I'm Asian, and so most people assume I'm a Vietnamese local unless they overhear me speaking English. (Many Chinese tourists have actually approached me asking for directions -- they must have some sixth sense when it ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account?
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ... Read More
Best place to buy affordable furniture in HCMC? by treesahquiche
I'm in the market for a desk, office chair, and bookcase (NOT just shelves). In the US, I'd go to Target (or OfficeMax or IKEA, during a sale) and find these things for about $150, $30, and $20, respectively. Is there a place in Ho Chi Minh City ...
Thanks! Even if I don't end up buying from Uma, it's a good idea for me to see what fixed-price stores are asking for the things I want, so I'll know what my bargaining range is. Also, I'm glad that there's an English version of the site. I'm taking ... Read More