a silly question on shorts

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Pakse
Pakse

I’ve just read in a ten-year-old travel book on Vietnam a strong suggestion against wearing shorts while in Vietnam. Is there any truth behind that suggestion as today?

I’ve been in all Vietnam’s neighbouring countries and it was not the case whatsoever.

Thanks, cheers!

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hongha
hongha

Many tourists wear shots but at some place like Ho Chi Minh mausoleum you will be requested to wear long pants.

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normc
normc

No problem wearing shorts...just make sure your legs are short!

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fondonzella
fondonzella

why would you want to wear shorts?

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veritas8
veritas8

I was in Vietnam in May. You can definitely wear shorts and many tourists do....but keep in mind that very few locals do.

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ticotim
ticotim

Only tourist wear shorts. Take a look around you, the locals in Asia, and Latin America put more effort into dressing than wearing clothes as if they are going to a picnic.

In the big cities, never, at the beach, no big deal.

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chovins
chovins

You will need trousers for certain places on.

Best for the beach!!

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kanzis_slave
kanzis_slave

In short: tourists can get away with wearing just about anything, but in VN culture (for VN people), generally wearing shorts outside the home or beach is considered crude. Wear them and don't worry about it, except for formal settings.

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mikeymike
mikeymike

Respect the Vietnamese culture and do not wear shorts, except at the beach !
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Mike

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