What are the differences and similarities between Australia's and Vietnam's culture?

What are the differences and similarities between Australia’s and Vietnam’s culture?

There are many differences between the cultures of Vietnam and Australia. Buddhism is in the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, whereas Christianity is in the Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ.
Buddhism is a non-theistic religion, which means it does not believe in a creator of earth. Whereas Christians believe that God created earth.

There are several popular sports in Vietnam, but soccer is definitely the most popular. Other sports that are played in Vietnam are martial arts, badminton, cricket, rugby, tennis, running, and more.
Team sports are definitely the more popular option, but there are also individual sports to play as well. The Vietnam Football Federation is responsible for all of the men’s, women’s, children’s football competitions. Since the early 20th century, football has been a popular sport in Vietnam.

English and Vietnamese have several similarities. English is based on Latin origin and Vietnamese is too. Both English and Vietnamese use loan-words. They loan words which are from French or Chinese etc. One of the most important things is pronunciation. English and Vietnamese pronunciation is difficult. In English, you must pronounce the words stress, happiness or any other topic. If you say the word incorrectly people won’t understand what you are saying. Vietnamese has more letters than English.
Despite these similarities, English and Vietnamese have some differences. English is used more often and in more places than vietnamese. English is the language of economics, technology, and communication, so many Vietnamese people study it. Another difference is grammar. For example in English the tenses are divided clearly so it is easy to learn while Vietnamese grammar is rather difficult. You have to learn Vietnamese for a long time in order to speak fluently.

Try to take Australian humor in jest and indulge in their jokes. Making self-deprecating jokes is often a fast way to build familiarity, as it is a non-arrogant way or showing that you are self-confident but don’t take yourself too seriously. Keep a measure on how much you criticize others directly.
Try to relax and enjoy yourself in casual settings. Australians often warm to informality and tend to bond quickly with people who seem genuine and comfortable in casual social situations.
In any situation that allows for it, pitch in and contribute to the shared expense or task however possible. For example, if you are taking a trip in someone else’s car, offering to contribute to fuel costs will be appreciated.
Respect the natural environment, wildlife and land of Australia. Protection of the country’s ecology is very important to many Australians.
Be aware that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the original custodians of the land and recognise the impact colonization has had on their people. See Other Considerations for more advice on how to be culturally sensitive in this regard.

Do not boast or make ostentatious comments that give the impression that you see yourself as superior to others. Some Australians may find this contrived and obnoxious.
Avoid asking people to do tasks that you are clearly capable of doing. Avoid seeming too conscious or constrained by rules as this could potentially make you seem untrustworthy or likely to ‘dob’ on them.
Avoid mentioning the divisive topics of Australian society (e.g. refugees, Indigenous affairs) unless you are approaching it with sensitivity and are prepared to hear adverse opinions.
Avoid being overly combative or argumentative. Australians tend to avoid the company of people who are too opinionated and may consider them a controversial character and be less enticed to keep your company.