วันอาทิตย์ที่ 19 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2568

Little things from Danang and Hoi An

 Good Monday kaa!


Recently I went to Vietnam on a 'budget' tour and got some good experience ka.

- Going on such a tour made it a must for us to visit 3 'OTOP' places: Jade, Silk, and Bamboo products. It turned out to be quite interesting in a way, from fun techniques of sharing and presentations ka.

           At the Jade/Ruby place, one young guy showed up to be introduced as the owner. He started talking about himself and said he would host a dinner for our group. We sure knew it wasn't his intention. He followed us to the open room where we learned more about how to separate real from fake stones. He then announced that since we didn't accept his invite for dinner, he'd make a special 50% discount with some gifts. Sure it lured quite a few to buy some ka. I didn't buy any ka.

            I shared the story with my family who went to Vietnam the year before. My niece told me it was the same story and so she looked for the picture of the 'owner'. It wasn't the same guy but it was definitely similar scripts to chat with customers ka. they may have several owners sharing the script and strategy 5555!

- Rules are to be enforced and strictly followed ka. It was so clear how Vietnam can develop much faster as its people obey the laws and regulations. 

              When we did our final shopping at a market, several didn't go to the bus and our local tour guide got really upset. With his anger shown, we heard him talk on the phone with our tour leader that she needed to take a cab to meet the group at the next destination. He told us that he had to be tough not to get a 1 million dong fine...if so, he and the driver would be held responsible. Later, when he calmed down, he apologized for his expression and action. We understood him and in fact I was admiring the people to respect the law fully and my friend told him that he did make a good decision. 
              Jealous of the law enforcement and the compliance ka.

- Leadership shines so much from bold and strategic actions, making Danang and Hoi An tourist attractions. Income generating activities also show united efforts of community members, young and old....especially older females and males to get jobs (basket rowers in particular).

Interesting trip for me ka.

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