Addressing People - More Vietnamese

The Quick Guide to Vietnamese names, titles and what to call someone

by Elisabeth Ruth (Thảo)
6 February 201427 August 2026
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Have you ever wondered what to call your Vietnamese friend? Which name to use? Or why there are so many Nguyễns? Read on to find the answers to all these questions and more in this…

How to address your Vietnamese teacher (and yourself)

by Elisabeth Ruth (Thảo)
20 November 2013
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Today is Teacher’s Day in Vietnam. A day in which students show appreciation for their teachers with flowers or presents. A big thank you to all the teachers out there! Vietnamese has many personal pronouns…