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Peanut_oreoMember07 September 2013 08:26:36

Hello.
I've arrive Hanoi less than a week and I cant help to notice that the locals like to stare. Is it normal? Im muslim btw and wear headscarf. Is it something new to them since m sure there are Muslim community in Vn too.

charmavietnamViP07 September 2013 08:31:39

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You don't need to worry about that actually
Purdah/burqa is rare here. Moreover you are a foreigner. They like foreigners. Not for harming. Be friendly with locals.

Peanut_oreoMember07 September 2013 09:14:59

Thank you for the information.
I was getting a bit worry since its my first time in Vietnam.

GuestPoster568Guest07 September 2013 09:25:15

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Welcome to VN. Just treat people the way you like to be treated. Remember, what other people think of you is none of your business!

charmavietnamViP07 September 2013 09:25:24

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You are welcome!
Also be careful with your valuables when you go out.
'Some one' like foreign goods!

Peanut_oreoMember07 September 2013 09:35:07

Thank you Solo1.
Will do.

Peanut_oreoMember07 September 2013 09:36:16

charmavietnam, yes sir!

rabbit94Member07 September 2013 12:42:22

Hello!

Welcome to Vietnam. Will be fine. Enjoy life here.
It's nice to meet you.

Kim

Peanut_oreoMember07 September 2013 13:50:48

Thank you Kim

lehongNew member09 September 2013 07:01:52

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Dear friend,

Welcome to Vietnam!
I also have a friend who are muslim and wear headscarf.
But it's no problem, pls do not worry.
If you are new in here you can have a look at my blog for some experiences shared for staying here: http://lehongbds18.blogspot.com/search/ … S%20SHARED

Wishing you the best!

Cheers,
Hong

BIGJED1975Contributor09 September 2013 08:08:24

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Relax and enjoy the namness. I'm 6 ft 4 with a huge beard and beer belly. So I great the long look and even a belly rub. I've not met anyone out to hurt me but you always need to be careful .

GuestPoster568Guest09 September 2013 08:56:23

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214245

Hi,

Actually they are minority of Muslim in Vietnam. I guest there not many seen in Hanoi..

.

GuestPoster568Guest09 September 2013 08:56:55

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BIGJED1975 wrote:
Relax and enjoy the namness. I'm 6 ft 4 with a huge beard and beer belly. So I great the long look and even a belly rub. I've not met anyone out to hurt me but you always need to be careful .

At 6'4" not many would even attempt to hurt you!! Will you be my friend??

Peanut_oreoMember09 September 2013 09:36:48

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Thank you for all the information and advices.
It really helps me a lot.
Especially the fall semester officially starts today so its like 1:2000.
Will keep in mind that im showing them something new.

BIGJED1975Contributor10 September 2013 11:27:28

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Buy me a beer and I will be anyone's friend.

GuestPoster568Guest10 September 2013 11:33:13

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BIGJED1975 wrote:
Buy me a beer and I will be anyone's friend.

Next time I'm in Brisbane then!

BIGJED1975Contributor11 September 2013 00:42:53

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Will be in nam in early Feb.

GuestPoster568Guest11 September 2013 02:04:19

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BIGJED1975 wrote:
Will be in nam in early Feb.

Persistent devil aren't we!!!

BIGJED1975Contributor11 September 2013 05:34:12

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Anything for a free beer.

GuestPoster568Guest11 September 2013 06:43:55

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214245

BIGJED1975 wrote:
Anything for a free beer.

Careful Big Boy!!

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