Before starting your vacation in Hanoi, it's always a good idea to learn a few simple Vietnamese words. For greetings, you can use the words 'xin chào' which means 'hello', 'chào buổi sáng' for 'good morning', 'chào buổi chiều' for 'good afternoon', and 'chúc ngủ ngon' for 'good evening'. '. To say 'thank you', you can say 'cảm ơn'. If you want to introduce yourself, you can say 'tên tôi là' followed by your name, for example, 'tên tôi là John'.

When you are going to shop or take a local motorcycle taxi, ask for the fare first and don't hesitate to negotiate the price before buying an item. In addition, if you want to take photos of local residents, you should ask them for permission first. Do not hesitate when crossing the road and don't stop in the middle of the road because it will put yourself and other passing motorists in danger.

There are various means of transportation that you can use to explore the city of Hanoi. Motorcycles are one of the favorite transportations in this city. You can rent a motorbike while in Hanoi city or use xe om or local motorcycle taxis. Apart from motorbikes, you can also get around by bus, which stops at almost every tourist attraction in Hanoi. Buses are also the most popular means of mass transportation by local residents, so you can find buses everywhere. Before getting on the bus, you should find out the bus number according to your destination on the internet so that you don't take the wrong bus.

In general, tipping is not a common practice in Vietnam. Even though it's still a new habit, you can still give tips when you eat at a restaurant, stay at a hotel, or take a taxi. Upscale restaurants will usually add a service charge to your bill. Giving tips when staying at a hotel or taking a taxi is also not a common practice in Vietnam. However, the hotel staff and driver will really appreciate it if you give a tip for their services. But if you decide hire a tour guide, you are advised to give them a tip of 10-15% of the price of the tour you take.

Similar to cultures practiced in other parts of Asia, Vietnamese people also practice polite gestures in their day to day lives. One of them is by not pointing using the index finger, but instead, use your little finger. In addition, when you want to hand over or receive an item, you should use both hands as a form of politeness.