Vietnam 
15 Essential Words and Phrases
Conducting business in a country with an unfamiliar language can be intimidating. However, doing so can provide untold opportunities for not just professional expansion but also personal growth. Knowing—and being able to comfortably use—15 or so key words and phrases in the relevant foreign language can significantly enhance business interactions by fostering a sense of cultural appreciation and understanding. This can lead to stronger rapport with clients and partners, ultimately increasing the likelihood of successful negotiations and business deals. Moreover, being able to engage in basic conversations in the local language can make the overall business experience more enjoyable and rewarding, creating memorable and meaningful connections with locals.
| Word or Phrase in English | Word or Phrase in Vietnamese | Phonetic Pronunciation |
| Hello (daytime) | Xin chào ban ngày | Sin jò naan n-gày |
| Hello (evening) | Xin chào buổi tối | Sin jò boơ-ee doy |
| Hello (on the telephone) | Xin chào qua điện thoại | Sin jò kwaa dee-ụhn two-ại |
| Goodbye | Tạm biệt | Dạm bi-ạyd |
| Yes | Có | GO |
| No | Không | KAWM |
| Excuse me; I'm sorry | Xin lỗi; Tôi xin lỗi | Sin loy; Doy sin loy |
| My name is _____ | Tên tôi là | Ten thoy la |
| What is your name? | Tên bạn là gì? | Ten ban, la yee? |
| Pleased to meet you | Rất vui được gặp anh/chị/ông/bà | Zùht voo-ee duhr-ẹrk gụhp ang/jeẹ/awn/baà |
| How are you? | Dạ khỏe không? | Yaa kwea khong? |
| Please | Xin vui lòng | sin voo-ee lòwng |
| Thank you | Cám ơn | ka-ám ern |
| Do you speak English? | Anh/chị/ông/bà có nói tiếng Anh không? | Ang/jeẹ/awn/baà gó nóy dee-ạhng kawm? |
| I don't understand | Tôi không hiểu | Doy kawn heẻ-oo |
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