Arin is off with Thang Su today receiving what he thinks is a bicycle. On the way home in the car last night, Arin was sitting by Thang Su and Thang Su offered him a gift of what he thinks is a bicycle and is hoping is not a motorbike. Of course Arin was trying to refuse the gift but ultimately was not successful. Thang Su just came to collect him, so I will update when he returns.
Almost everyone in Vietnam drives a scooter but, although it looks like fun and is safer than walking, I have decided not to buy one as everywhere I go is within 1 mile. I have been considering a bike, so it would be a nice gift for me.
Arin and I have decided that at our next Vietnamese class, we need a lesson in how to politely refuse a gift in Vietnam.
Update: Yes it was a bicycle and Arin took his life in his hands riding it home. I tried riding it but the tire was flat. I asked one of my adult students where I could get it repaired and next thing I knew, he was phoning me at 6:30 am and driving me to the repair shop, and then paying for everything. This friend's name is Tony.
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