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posted about 15 hours ago by pagoda to Etiquette
answered most recently by virezo about 14 hours ago
gift for tet
we would like some suggestions for a gift we would like to give to our landlord for Tet, we want to buy a cherry blossoms tree and a blue pot to go with, is it appropriate? any faux pas we should avoid ? are the hampers supermarkets are selling a better idea ? ... confused. Our landlord is really a gem and we would not like to make a mistake.
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looking for no sugar, no fat, no carb foods
Anyone has come aross rye bread,sugarless peanut butter, olive oil spray here ?
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posted about 4 days ago by herohanoi to Etiquette
answered most recently by michaelb about 3 days ago
Does Highland coffee at West lake open?
Does Highland coffee at West lake open?
This spot is best place for me to enjoy nice sunshine but it had a plan to remodel. Is there anyone who knows reopening schedule or is it already reopened?
Let me have more information about such a nice cafe as Highland coffee which has nice view and sunshine.
Thanks in advance
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posted about 2 weeks ago by hnboy78 to Etiquette
answered most recently by delucajon about 2 weeks ago
échange de français et d'anglais?
Je ne sais pas français, je veux apprendre. La recherche de personnes d'échanger en français et en anglais.
Bonne année 2009.
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HIV test
Question time folks :)
Would you know where to get a free - and safe !! - HIV test in Hanoi ?
Merry Christmas to you all
Tapioca
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posted about 3 weeks ago by phobic888 to Etiquette
answered most recently by phobic888 about 2 weeks ago
Money
I am thinking about coming to Vietnam in the next couple of months. I do not have a job lined up or anything like that so I will be flying by the seat of my pants. I was just curious as to how much money I would need to bring with me to survive while I am searching for some employment as an ESL teacher. Also if I may ask your opiniolns as to whether jobs are still easy to come by? (ie-just start knocking on doors)Finally would you recommend staying in a hostel or renting a place, I do plan on staying for atleast a year.
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posted about 5 months ago by Pete1 to Etiquette
answered most recently by coco-lolo about 2 weeks ago
Tent (hiking shop)
Hi,
Would anyone know where to get a basic small hiking-tent in Hanoi?
Are there any shops around that would sell equipment related to hiking at all? (Except the "russian shop".)
Or maybe an army-shop, or something, with a tent for a whole division.
Thanks
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posted about 4 weeks ago by alpha to Etiquette
answered most recently by bobthebob01 about 3 weeks ago
TNH's Designation of "Elite Users"
How does the TNH community feel about our designation of Elite Users? I'm asking because there seems to be some bitterness toward it, and I think it would probably be a good idea if we explained some of our reasoning for you as well.
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posted about 3 weeks ago by Shrimp_Whiskers to Etiquette
answered most recently by Atomic about 3 weeks ago
noise ordinance?
The cafe owner at the end of my alley occasionally starts blasting music at six in the morning, and it doesn't end until eleven at night. The volume really is unbelievable, even by Hanoi standards. I have asked him politely about it, and he literally shoved me onto the street.
I know there is a noise ordinance in Hanoi that can be enforced. Does anyone know what it is? I am looking for something reasonably specific with a link to documentation.
Thanks.
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Reasonably Priced Ao Dai
Does anyone know where to get a good ao dai made?
I went to some shops on Kim Ma last night with vietnamese collegue and they were in the 1 - 2 million range. Or a plainer one for about 700-800k. There were many Vietnamese in these shops, but this price still seems so expensive to me!
Help??
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posted about 3 weeks ago by Hankthetank to Etiquette
answered most recently by Ouriel about 3 weeks ago
A good Tailor in Hanoi?
Where can I find a good tailor in Hanoi? I am only there for a week and would like to get a suit while I am there at a reasonable price.
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Place to buy quality bed sheets?
Can anyone recommend a place to buy luxurious quality, pure cotton bed sheets - that are vaguely reasonably priced?
Also, pillows?
Thanks
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mini-fridge price and costs
hi all, i'm looking into getting a mini-fridge bc of new living arrangements. could anyone tell me how much i'd be looking at spending for new or decent used? also, could anyone tell me how much it might cost in electricity per month? thanks!
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posted about 4 weeks ago by markt103 to Etiquette
answered most recently by Shrimp_Whiskers about 4 weeks ago
Tipping
Okay, the end all question to tipping in which scenario do you tip here in Hanoi? And how much?
1. You are eating at Luna D'Autunno and the bill comes out to 500,000 dong.
2. You are drinking at Dragonfly and order a round of shots for everyone, the bill comes out to 150,000 dong.
3. You are eating at the local Pho joint and the bill comes out to 120,000 for 4 of you.
4. You are drinking coffee at Trung Nguyen with some pals and the bill comes out to 120,000.
5. You go to get a haircut at Daewoo Hotel's barbershop for $7, they include a food massage, neck massage and shave. Who do you tip, and what amount?
6. You go to a legit massage parlor and get a hour rubdown for 180,000 dong.
7. You take a taxi cab ride with Hanoi Taxi and the fare comes out to 70,000 dong.
Feel free to add anything else I missed.
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posted about 4 weeks ago by MissPride to Etiquette
answered most recently by rozfield about 4 weeks ago
A Search for Cotton Knit Fabric
I'm in the market for cotton knit fabric, preferably bolts that are slightly thick - also, the wider the fabric width, the better.
I know Hanoi is known for its designated streets, so could anyone tell me what street(s) I might find such fabric on? Store recommendations would be even better.
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posted about 4 weeks ago by normannguyen to Etiquette
answered most recently by Teacher_Ed about 4 weeks ago
Where can I have turkey?
I'm dying for the taste of turkey
Where can I find a restaurant with turkey on the menu please?
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posted about 5 months ago by PhilippeP to Etiquette
answered most recently by granteralus about 1 month ago
utter rubbish
Can we do something about the utter rubbish section. It seems that there are some people who are playing with this click. I agree with all the others click but the one who will click on the utter rubbish must be identified and explain.
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posted about 6 months ago by jestert79 to Etiquette
answered most recently by normannguyen about 1 month ago
People at ATMs forever!
This is an odd thing I noticed in Vietnam. Many times, I've been waiting to go to an ATM behind a Vietnamese person who takes a VERY long time to finish what they're doing. I'm talking 10-15 minutes of putting in their card, pressing a bunch of buttons, taking out their card, and repeating. Once or twice I've walked away in frustration. It's too many times for them to be doing a cash withdrawal, unless they have multiple cards. Any idea what takes so long?
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posted about 1 month ago by MissPride to Etiquette
answered most recently by kparsons about 1 month ago
Taxi Coupon - particularly from Noi Bai Airport
I'll be back in Hanoi soon, and I'd like to avoid spending a high amount of dongs to get to the Hoan Kiem area. I've heard about taxi coupons, and I'd appreciate any information anyone might have on where I could obtain some at the airport? Thanks! :)
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posted about 1 month ago by HanoiAnon to Etiquette
answered most recently by granteralus about 1 month ago
Who is going to get bitch-slapped?
The first person who whines about the "meh" button, that's who.
STFU!
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