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America’s Ho Chi Min

When I think of communist countries, two things usually come to mind, glorified leaders and propaganda. Vietnam fit my stereotype perfectly, and even added the bonus of embalming their dear leader Ho Chi Min and preserving him to be seen by the public. But while I am critical of a communist (more…)

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The Value of Service

One of my biggest pet peeves in the United States is when I go to a store, say Home Depot, and I can’t find any form of customer service. I can wonder the aisles aimlessly and not find a person to help. But in Vietnam, there is the complete opposite of (more…)

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Horns Without Rage

In the United States, when someone honks their horn at you on the highway, you can have two reactions. 1) Wow I hate that guy or 2) Wow I hate that guy, I wish he would do that again, just try me. Honking the horn in the United States is seen (more…)

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