Joe Sehrer

There are a lot differences between Vietnam and America, but there are a lot similarities too. Some of the major differences include the food, family values, weather, clothing and public transportation. Annandale is a very nice place, but Vietnam will always be my home.
The food is different in Vietnam because the portion sizes are smaller and there is less variety of food in term of cultural variety. In Vietnam, the food is much healthier, and tastes a lot better too. I really don’t like American food because it’s so greasy and it tastes so bad. For me, American food is an acquired taste.
The family values in Vietnam are a lot different than American values. In America, the children don’t respect their parents or listen to their parents that much. However, in Vietnam the children always obey their parents, and don’t want to upset them.
The weather in Vietnam is a lot better because it’s nice and hot and there is never any snow. In America, there is a lot of snow and it gets cold all the time. I like how the American summer is as good as the Vietnamese summer.
With regards to clothing, Vietnamese students will always wear white to school. American students are lucky because they can wear whatever they want. Nevertheless, I still like the white Vietnamese outfit because it look so pretty.
In Vietnam, almost everyone drives a motorbike as the primary vehicle for public transportation. There is no metro or subway at all in Vietnam.
In conclusion Vietnam and America are very different places. Overall, the food is healthier in Vietnam;.Vietnamese family values are more respectful. America is colder; the clothing for school is more colorful than in Vietnam. The major public transportation in Vietnam is motorbike. While America is a nice place, I will always miss my home in Vietnam.