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越南家庭聚会中的敬老礼仪

In Vietnam, children bow slightly and say 'Chào bác' when meeting older relatives for the first time each day.
During Tết, the Lunar New Year, elders give lucky money in red envelopes to younger family members who kneel respectfully.
Younger people never call elders by their first names — instead, they use kinship terms like 'chú' or 'cô'.
At meals, the eldest person always begins eating first, and others wait until they are served and seated.
If an elder enters the room, everyone stands up briefly as a sign of respect, even during conversation.
Gifts for elders are wrapped carefully in red or yellow paper — white is avoided because it symbolizes mourning.
When speaking, younger people use softer tones and avoid interrupting, even if they disagree politely.
Visiting grandparents’ homes requires bringing fruit or tea, never empty-handed, as this shows sincerity and care.