Tieng Viet lovers club

[Thom07]

Originally Posted by one502

wait a few more days de. cant call your phone dont understand why.

In working condition leh.

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by v.killers

Em oi....em cung gia roi.....sao a buon em? hehehehe... Kg co gap em ma...buon qua!!

When you coming back to Singapore? And how is our "Metro" man?

Chinese New Year i will be back. Metro Man is doing fine....

[Redoxan]

Originally Posted by Reaper

Chinese New Year i will be back. Metro Man is doing fine....

Hello Bro Reaper, hope you doing well in Vietnam.

No chance to meet up when was there. See you around when you back in Sin

[v.killers]

Originally Posted by KangTuo

I also wanna work part time there every weekend leh.
Just consult doctor and kana jab. Now cannot drink, got to stop smoking and watch my diet... damn sianz.

Lucky doctor never ask me to stop 'poking' gals

Good....got a part-time job for you...just stand at the door ask those gals dont stand there hehehhehe

Better have a good rest and hope you recover soon

[v.killers]

Originally Posted by Reaper

Chinese New Year i will be back. Metro Man is doing fine....

Good...Hen gap lai

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by v.killers

Good...Hen gap lai

You going to take me eat "chinese" or "malay" food???? heheheheheheh

[KangTuo]

Originally Posted by v.killers

Good....got a part-time job for you...just stand at the door ask those gals dont stand there hehehhehe

Better have a good rest and hope you recover soon

leg pain, cannot stand. can sit?
tonite meeting my new target at 51 @ 12am than go to the beach to rest.
Stay home very boring w/o your company.

[v.killers]

Originally Posted by Reaper

You going to take me eat "chinese" or "malay" food???? heheheheheheh

How about Vietnamese food

Originally Posted by KangTuo

leg pain, cannot stand. can sit?
tonite meeting my new target at 51 @ 12am than go to the beach to rest.
Stay home very boring w/o your company.

Ofcos can sit....no problem

So see you there!

[KangTuo]

Originally Posted by v.killers

Ofcos can sit....no problem

So see you there!

Still posting? you should report to work soon...

[v.killers]

Originally Posted by KangTuo

Still posting? you should report to work soon...

Yes....reporting work soon...

You coming?

[jackbl]

Wowwww.... u got "cong an" at HM liao, now still aiming at another target Your love is overwhelming.....

Be careful, do not get caught!!! If not u may be "cat cu"

Originally Posted by KangTuo

leg pain, cannot stand. can sit?
tonite meeting my new target at 51 @ 12am than go to the beach to rest.
Stay home very boring w/o your company.

[AdGuy]

Can't you guys try to be as faithful as me?

Originally Posted by jackbl

Wowwww.... u got "cong an" at HM liao, now still aiming at another target Your love is overwhelming.....

Be careful, do not get caught!!! If not u may be "cat cu"

[jackbl]

U mean 1 gal per pub??? then u are faithful. Your gal at HM failed the Light Test

Originally Posted by AdGuy

Can't you guys try to be as faithful as me?

[KangTuo]

Originally Posted by AdGuy

Can't you guys try to be as faithful as me?

Originally Posted by jackbl

U mean 1 gal per pub??? then u are faithful. Your gal at HM failed the Light Test

than i also faithful, 1 pub a gal at a time. I go vn is only for 1 gal... my gf.

Bro jackbl, how come u know she fail the Light Test? But still, i still don't hav ethe idea of dumping her.

[jackbl]

Understanding the language of self-respect
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Come holiday season and I receive plenty of congratulatory cards – written only in English – from companies, organizations and businesses.


No Vietnamese, only English.

Then it happens again with invitation cards to press conferences, opening ceremonies and formal parties.

Yet again, I confront this phenomenon as I visit several restaurants and hotels to find menus and descriptions written only in English.

But wait. Some cards do contain Vietnamese, but so often it’s written in small letters and put in a very modest, unassuming spot.

What does this mean? That the organizers of the events feel embarrassed using Vietnamese?

For those who subscribe to Viettel land phones, it might be frustrating to hear the “not so fluent” English speaking voices announcing the reasons why the users’ phones were cut.

The story is the same with the dong, our national currency. Visit some language centers and international schools, clothing stores, or souvenir shops. The owners post prices only in US dollars.

I’ve been to some duty-free shops in some countries and find that they only accept payment in their own currency. In Vietnam, some duty-free shops even ask that customers must pay them in American dollars.

Here’s the lesson: if we don’t respect our national language, who else will? Some Vietnamese even find that it’s an honor to receive messages and cards in English.

Throughout our history, Vietnam has always been able to keep its own, distinctive culture and there’s no reason why we should not be proud of using our national language.

I am not saying that a card written in English would lead to losing the authenticity of this country.

But just think: if even the educated class of this country feels “more honored” using English, what can we ask from those girls who line up hoping to get married to foreigners?

It’s a matter of self-respect.

By Huynh Ngoc Chenh