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Warnings Or Dangers: Fights
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Writing this one as I saw it happen yet again. If, for some reason, you get into an arguement with a Vietnamese guy in a bar or nightclub, over prehaps the pool table cue, just because you are bigger than him and can easily beat the hell out of him DON'T. What will probably happen, as did last night, is: Big foreigner gets into arguement with smaller Vietnamese guy, it gets heated, swearing starts, foreigner pushes Vietnamese, Vietnamese goes for the foreigner, foreigner smacks him one, Vietnamese retreats with bloody nose. Then about ten minutes later he comes back with his friends (or sometimes waits outside) and they all set on him. It is down to the loss of face, so best thing to do is back of, it's their country and we are guests.
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Traffic: Renting a bike
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I have been riding a bike here for over twelve years, only two accidents so far, and both my fault. Here's some advice for travelers renting a bike in Saigon: 1. When you pick up the bike make sure both brakes work, including the front one 2. If you have not driven a motorbike in urban area this is not a good place to learn....get a xe om 3. Drink driving laws overseas were made for a purpose, too many mates have come a cropper forgetting that one. 4. If you do have an accident and it's deffinatley not your fault (i.e. you sober, you weren't breaking "normal" taffic laws and no one seriously injured or dead) get on your bike as soon as possible and get out of there, otherwise it will be your fault. 5. If you get stopped in accident or for any reason, first thing remove the keys from your bike and put them in your pocket 6. Don't drive through puddles, there is a good chance that it might be hiding a big hole. 7. Traffic lights are used as a rough indication of when to stop and start, so if you don't want to get t-boned by obey them.
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Joemacau Fri Feb 1, 2008 02:52 UTC Jonny, planning a trip to HCM with a few guys I work with here in Macau. Arrive 8.2.08 and have just discovered that its also Chinese New Year in Vietnam. will the city will be empty. Also will musueams/bars/clubs/restau be open? Thanks Joe | dancinbudgie Wed Jan 23, 2008 09:03 UTC Hi Jonny, Have asked 2 questions in Vietnam forum and you have answered them both. Thanks so much! Have finally got around to looking at your pages. They are very helpful. Am looking forward to seeing Vietnam for myself in August. Tracey | oneyeking Tue Jan 15, 2008 05:35 UTC Hi Jonny, thanks for the best advises. You're the man in Saigon! Take care and cheers mate. | Chellenz Fri Jan 4, 2008 12:22 UTC Hey Jonny, Ive been looking around ur site. ITs great to hear about all aspects of places. We will be there in March for 6 days very excited. Good luck and all the best with your new little one thats due to arrive this year. Michelle |
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