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The document compares family lifestyle, marriage, and divorce practices between Vietnam and the United States. It highlights differences in mealtime customs, decision-making in marriage, living situations, gender roles, and views on divorce. Core family values also differ, with Vietnam emphasizing obedience and tradition, while the U.S. encourages self-direction and open expression.

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Family Life VN Vs US Presentation Reupload

The document compares family lifestyle, marriage, and divorce practices between Vietnam and the United States. It highlights differences in mealtime customs, decision-making in marriage, living situations, gender roles, and views on divorce. Core family values also differ, with Vietnam emphasizing obedience and tradition, while the U.S. encourages self-direction and open expression.

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Family Lifestyle & Daily Habits


Category Vietnam 🇻🇳 United States 🇺🇸

Mealtime Daily family meals Flexible schedules, often


individual

Showing love Quiet care, fewer verbal Open communication,


expressions physical affection

Privacy Less private space Highly valued personal


space

2. Marriage & Divorce

Before Marriage:
Category Vietnam United States

Decision-making Often influenced by family Independent, personal


choice

Wedding customs Traditional, large family Simple or personalized


event ceremonies

After Marriage:
Category Vietnam 🇻🇳 United States 🇺🇸

Living situation May live with parents/in- Independent household


laws

Gender roles Traditional: wife = home, Shared responsibilities


husband = income

Childcare Grandparents often help Couple takes full


responsibility

Maternity support Limited financial support Paid maternity leave,


welfare programs

Privacy Family involvement is high Strong sense of couple’s


privacy
Divorce:
Category Vietnam 🇻🇳 United States 🇺🇸

Social view Still seen as shameful Socially accepted if unhappy

Process Complicated, family Clear legal process, more


pressure involved straightforward

Child custody Usually given to the mother Determined by court with


legal rights

Financial support Not always enforced Clearly structured by law

3. Core Two-Way Family Values


Direction Vietnam 🇻🇳 United States 🇺🇸

Family → Children High expectations, Encouragement for self-


obedience, tradition direction

Children → Family Must make parents proud, Can express opinions,


protect family image reshape family views

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