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Glob 03/02/23 5:31:17 PM #51:	LeoRavus posted... I'm just speaking of what I saw in Ho Chi Minh City. I did see a couple obscure taco places and they weren't really busy and didn't look authentic. They had weird shit like shrimp and squid in the tacos and real Mexican tacos generally don't have that. I dont know Ho Chi Minh as well as Hanoi, but Id imagine its down to the areas you visited. If you go to the places where all the expats live, youll find plenty of tacos. In the places where all the natives live, not so much, and what you do find will be their spin on it rather than what were more familiar with in the west. <cite>Glob posted [p:971913045] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>LeoRavus posted... </cite><quote>I'm just speaking of what I saw in Ho Chi Minh City. I did see a couple obscure taco places and they weren't really busy and didn't look authentic. They had weird shit like shrimp and squid in the tacos and real Mexican tacos generally don't have that.</quote>I dont know Ho Chi Minh as well as Hanoi, but Id imagine its down to the areas you visited. If you go to the places where all the expats live, youll find plenty of tacos. In the places where all the natives live, not so much, and what you do find will be their spin on it rather than what were more familiar with in the west.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeoRavus 03/02/23 5:37:49 PM #52:	Cocytus posted... Do they speak French? I think some do. I heard some calling people woman in French. But the universal language is definitely English. All the tours are in English, and when they talk to white Europeans it's always in English. The only Vietnamese phrase I learned to say was "I love you". That's because my friend kept telling me to say it to random girls. I really didn't even need to know that. --- This is where cool people write stuff. <cite>LeoRavus posted [p:971913196] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>Cocytus posted... </cite><quote>Do they speak French?</quote>I think some do. I heard some calling people woman in French. But the universal language is definitely English. All the tours are in English, and when they talk to white Europeans it's always in English. The only Vietnamese phrase I learned to say was "I love you". That's because my friend kept telling me to say it to random girls. I really didn't even need to know that. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeoRavus 03/02/23 5:40:42 PM #53:	One thing I've learned over the years, is if you're not fluent in a language, don't even attempt it. Because people will roll with your little phrase thinking you know what tf they're saying. I mean just play totally dumb. Don't say a single thing in their language. This is especially true among Hispanics. They'll legit try to clown you and speak all kinds of Spanish if you say the slightest things in the language. --- This is where cool people write stuff. <cite>LeoRavus posted [p:971913252] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>One thing I've learned over the years, is if you're not fluent in a language, don't even attempt it. Because people will roll with your little phrase thinking you know what tf they're saying. I mean just play totally dumb. Don't say a single thing in their language. This is especially true among Hispanics. They'll legit try to clown you and speak all kinds of Spanish if you say the slightest things in the language. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Glob 03/02/23 5:56:38 PM #54:	LeoRavus posted... One thing I've learned over the years, is if you're not fluent in a language, don't even attempt it. Because people will roll with your little phrase thinking you know what tf they're saying. I mean just play totally dumb. Don't say a single thing in their language. This is especially true among Hispanics. They'll legit try to clown you and speak all kinds of Spanish if you say the slightest things in the language. Thats bad advice if youre trying to learn. <cite>Glob posted [p:971913609] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>LeoRavus posted... </cite><quote>One thing I've learned over the years, is if you're not fluent in a language, don't even attempt it. Because people will roll with your little phrase thinking you know what tf they're saying. I mean just play totally dumb. Don't say a single thing in their language. This is especially true among Hispanics. They'll legit try to clown you and speak all kinds of Spanish if you say the slightest things in the language.</quote>Thats bad advice if youre trying to learn.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DKBananaSlamma 03/02/23 5:57:25 PM #55:	How's the pussy over there? --- Neon >_> <cite>DKBananaSlamma posted [p:971913623] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>How's the pussy over there?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 03/02/23 6:02:17 PM #56:	LeoRavus posted... I think some do. I heard some calling people woman in French. But the universal language is definitely English. All the tours are in English, and when they talk to white Europeans it's always in English. The only Vietnamese phrase I learned to say was "I love you". That's because my friend kept telling me to say it to random girls. I really didn't even need to know that. Oh, well if they all speak English then who gives a fuck... --- Is this reverse psychology? And if I ask, will you lie to me? <cite>Cocytus posted [p:971913741] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>LeoRavus posted... </cite><quote>I think some do. I heard some calling people woman in French. But the universal language is definitely English. All the tours are in English, and when they talk to white Europeans it's always in English. The only Vietnamese phrase I learned to say was "I love you". That's because my friend kept telling me to say it to random girls. I really didn't even need to know that.</quote>Oh, well if they all speak English then who gives a fuck...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tom_Joad 03/02/23 6:36:58 PM #57:	Glob posted... Thats bad advice if youre trying to learn. This is very true. Also, people really do appreciate it if you try to speak their language. You wouldn't believe the deals I used to get when buying electronics at the Yongsan electronics market in Seoul just because I could speak Korean (badly). I remember getting my PS2 and 3 chipped to play pirated video games back in the day... and I got both done for free because I asked in Korean; provided I bought 20 pirated games. Which sold for 4 dollars a piece. Right in here: https://goo.gl/maps/FgBsGjYTEcxxoGGP6 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/1/1/AAfQqfAAEPEn.jpg --- "History shows again and again that nature points out the folly of man. Go go Godzilla!" Godzilla - Blue Oyster Cult <cite>Tom_Joad posted [p:971914442] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>Glob posted... </cite><quote>Thats bad advice if youre trying to learn.</quote>This is very true.Also, people really do appreciate it if you try to speak their language. You wouldn't believe the deals I used to get when buying electronics at the Yongsan electronics market in Seoul just because I could speak Korean (badly).I remember getting my PS2 and 3 chipped to play pirated video games back in the day... and I got both done for free because I asked in Korean; provided I bought 20 pirated games.Which sold for 4 dollars a piece.Right in here:https://goo.gl/maps/FgBsGjYTEcxxoGGP6https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/3/1/1/AAfQqfAAEPEn.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Glob 03/02/23 6:37:16 PM #58:	Cocytus posted... Oh, well if they all speak English then who gives a fuck... They dont. Even in the large cities, when youre not at a tourist attraction/tour, in a hotel or in one of the main expat areas, the majority speak little to no English. This is even more true in rural areas. <cite>Glob posted [p:971914452] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>Cocytus posted... </cite><quote>Oh, well if they all speak English then who gives a fuck...</quote>They dont. Even in the large cities, when youre not at a tourist attraction/tour, in a hotel or in one of the main expat areas, the majority speak little to no English. This is even more true in rural areas.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Glob 03/02/23 6:40:52 PM #59:	Tom_Joad posted... This is very true. Also, people really do appreciate it if you try to speak their language. You wouldn't believe the deals I used to get when buying electronics at the Yongsan electronics market in Seoul just because I could speak Korean (badly). https://goo.gl/maps/BDrZUBnAJ3t3LsNz5 I remember getting my PS2 and 3 chipped to play pirated video games back in the day... and I got both done for free because I asked in Korean; provided I bought 20 pirated games. Which sold for 4 dollars a piece. Yeah, theres different tiers of prices for a lot of things here. If youre a foreigner who doesnt attempt Vietnamese, you pay the highest price. You pay a bit less if you attempt it. Less still if you can actually do it properly. The lowest prices go to the locals. <cite>Glob posted [p:971914535] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>Tom_Joad posted... </cite><quote>This is very true.Also, people really do appreciate it if you try to speak their language. You wouldn't believe the deals I used to get when buying electronics at the Yongsan electronics market in Seoul just because I could speak Korean (badly).https://goo.gl/maps/BDrZUBnAJ3t3LsNz5I remember getting my PS2 and 3 chipped to play pirated video games back in the day... and I got both done for free because I asked in Korean; provided I bought 20 pirated games.Which sold for 4 dollars a piece.</quote>Yeah, theres different tiers of prices for a lot of things here.If youre a foreigner who doesnt attempt Vietnamese, you pay the highest price. You pay a bit less if you attempt it. Less still if you can actually do it properly. The lowest prices go to the locals.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TaylorHeinicke 03/02/23 7:28:46 PM #60:	DKBananaSlamma posted... How's the pussy over there? --- St. Louis Battlehawks (3-2) <cite>TaylorHeinicke posted [p:971915387] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>DKBananaSlamma posted... </cite><quote>How's the pussy over there?</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Glob 03/02/23 7:30:42 PM #61:	I didnt answer that initially because its such a crude question. If youre a white man, your dating prospects are great over here. I had a date the day I landed and I had several others lined up by the end of that day which I didnt end up going to because the first one went very well. <cite>Glob posted [p:971915421] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>I didnt answer that initially because its such a crude question.If youre a white man, your dating prospects are great over here.I had a date the day I landed and I had several others lined up by the end of that day which I didnt end up going to because the first one went very well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TaylorHeinicke 03/02/23 7:41:25 PM #62:	How did that date go? --- St. Louis Battlehawks (3-2) <cite>TaylorHeinicke posted [p:971915617] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>How did that date go?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cocytus 03/02/23 7:54:19 PM #63:	Glob posted... They dont. Even in the large cities, when youre not at a tourist attraction/tour, in a hotel or in one of the main expat areas, the majority speak little to no English. This is even more true in rural areas. Then what about French? --- Is this reverse psychology? And if I ask, will you lie to me? <cite>Cocytus posted [p:971915857] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>Glob posted... </cite><quote>They dont. Even in the large cities, when youre not at a tourist attraction/tour, in a hotel or in one of the main expat areas, the majority speak little to no English. This is even more true in rural areas.</quote>Then what about French?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Glob 03/02/23 8:17:41 PM #64:	TaylorHeinicke posted... How did that date go? It was in July and shes still my girlfriend. Cocytus posted... Then what about French? From what Ive seen, even less commonly spoken, especially among young people. <cite>Glob posted [p:971916343] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>TaylorHeinicke posted... </cite><quote>How did that date go?</quote>It was in July and shes still my girlfriend.Cocytus posted... </cite><quote>Then what about French?</quote>From what Ive seen, even less commonly spoken, especially among young people.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TaylorHeinicke 03/02/23 8:30:21 PM #65:	Glob posted... It was in July and shes still my girlfriend Good shit. Long distance tho? Or did she come back with you --- St. Louis Battlehawks (3-2) <cite>TaylorHeinicke posted [p:971916645] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>Glob posted... </cite><quote>It was in July and shes still my girlfriend</quote>Good shit. Long distance tho? Or did she come back with you</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Background_Guy 03/02/23 8:33:19 PM #66:	Going on a vacation somewhere and then telling everyone it's perfect and you're gonna move there is like the oldest clich in the book <cite>Background_Guy posted [p:971916719] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>Going on a vacation somewhere and then telling everyone it's perfect and you're gonna move there is like the oldest clich in the book</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Glob 03/02/23 8:48:45 PM #67:	TaylorHeinicke posted... Good shit. Long distance tho? Or did she come back with you We see each other most days. I moved to Hanoi. Thats how I met her. <cite>Glob posted [p:971917040] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>TaylorHeinicke posted... </cite><quote>Good shit. Long distance tho? Or did she come back with you</quote>We see each other most days. I moved to Hanoi. Thats how I met her.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeoRavus 03/03/23 2:25:26 AM #68:	More stuff. Yes the white dude in the pics is me and I know I'm cute as hell so no need to photoshop anything https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/7/7/AABulwAAEPKV.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/7/8/AABulwAAEPKW.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/7/9/AABulwAAEPKX.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/8/0/AABulwAAEPKY.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/8/1/AABulwAAEPKZ.jpg I have a ton of pics from the imperial palace. That place was dope as fuck. Gamefaqs is limiting my picture amount --- This is where cool people write stuff. <cite>LeoRavus posted [p:971922425] in After spen... [t:80365837]...</cite> <quote>More stuff. Yes the white dude in the pics is me and I know I'm cute as hell so no need to photoshop anythinghttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/7/7/AABulwAAEPKV.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/7/8/AABulwAAEPKW.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/7/9/AABulwAAEPKX.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/8/0/AABulwAAEPKY.jpg https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/user_image/6/8/1/AABulwAAEPKZ.jpg I have a ton of pics from the imperial palace. That place was dope as fuck. Gamefaqs is limiting my picture amount </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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