Hanoi versus Saigon
Are you interested in this topic? Well, I'm proud of being in Hanoi but definitely I'd love to have a trip in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) which always appeals to me. Hope it come soon!!! Let share with me your thoughts about this topic by commenting! Now, Enjoy this video, learn new words and don't forget to discuss questions below ;-)
Vocabulary:
1. The rain
Hanoi: The rain is like the character of Hanoi girls - pleasing and lasting
Saigon: The rain is like the character of Saigon girls – kinky (different) but easy to forget
2. Karaoke
Hanoi: Fun is most important, but it is no problem when the singing is bad
Saigon: Beautiful singing is the most important
3. Supermarkets
Hanoi: Expensive and goods are not practical
Saigon: Convenient and cheap as a normal market. It is a place to relax on weekends
4. Weekends
Hanoi: The whole family gathers and cooks fresh food
Saigon: Eating out
5. In coffee-food cafes
Hanoi: If you sit for a long time (more than 30 minutes) without using any drink or food, you are forced to get out!
Saigon: It is no matter how long you care to sit, even if you drink and eat or not!
6. Greetings
Hanoi: You have to greet using formal words!
Saigon: You can use gestures: bend your back!
7. Wealthy
Hanoi: You are considered rich when you have a lot of money
Saigon: You are considered rich when you spend a lot of money
In the morning
Hanoi: Get up very early, do exercises around a lake or in the park
Saigon: Usually oversleep
Fashion
Hanoi: Fashionable and able to show their own style as well as rank in society
“Many people who drive a luxurious car and wear fancy clothes actually don’t have money”
Saigon: Clothing must be comfortable and casual
“Many people who wear simple clothes and drive an old car are actually rich men”
Nightlife
Hanoi: Hanoi’s night life pales (lacks) to what Saigon offers. Hanoi pretty much shuts down right at midnight, but there are still some great hot spots
Saigon: Some say there are places in Saigon that haven’t closed in over 10 years
Questions for discussion:
1. Do you agree with all the comments about the differences between Hanoi and Saigon? What would you like to add? Ex. People, food, traffic, architecture…
2. Could you give reasons that explain these differences between Hanoi and Saigon?
3. Which city would you prefer to live in? Why?
4. What specific things do you prefer in Hanoi and Saigon? Why?
5. In your point of view, are there any things Hanoi should learn from Saigon and vice versa?
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