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Hanoi · Vietnam

Don't blow your nose at the table

It's considered crude in Vietnam, similar to Japan. Excuse yourself to the bathroom if you need to clear your nose.

Discreet sniffles are fine — what's frowned upon is the loud honking blow into a napkin at the dining table.

The same applies to coughing without covering. Carry tissues and step away if you feel a sneeze or cough coming during a meal.