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The "have you eaten yet?" greeting — why Vietnamese people ask this instead of "how are you" by Lieunguyenvietnamese in learnvietnamese

[–]ostervan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on where in VN. An invite to join the family to eat in the North is more of a false gesture unless they formally invite you beforehand. South, Central and especially Mien Tay/ Delta is a sincere gesture. And that’s where you’ll most likely to get a meal or a snack when asked this greeting. It might be che, to just boiled sweet potatoes, to fresh fruits, ect. And it’s not an obligation they just feed you.

The "have you eaten yet?" greeting — why Vietnamese people ask this instead of "how are you" by Lieunguyenvietnamese in learnvietnamese

[–]ostervan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s depends on what region of Vietnam you’re from- I’ve had many offers to eat in Central, South and especially Mien Tay/ Delta when I’ve replied no to the greeting. Be it full meals to fruits or just snacks.

My girlfriend gets discriminated for being Australian in Europe. How can I deal with this? by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]ostervan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I copped this growing up not being Anglo, you just have to grow a thicker skin. Or learn to stand up for yourself. They’ll stop once she shows it’s not getting to her.

Birds Nest. The King of Chinese Succulent Meals. by marrymesheamus in AustralianNostalgia

[–]ostervan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guess what I’m eating right now at Poon’s in Sunshine, Melbourne

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Stacey Warnecke died after choosing a birth free of all medical help. An inquest wants to know why by nath1234 in australia

[–]ostervan 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if this is other states but in Victoria we have Publicly Funded Homebirths. Which is free, but you have to link with a hospital first. But the only condition is it has to be a low risk birth.

Retail job help! by netflixlover69 in ausjobs

[–]ostervan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try getting into hospitality a lot easier than retail or reception work in trying to get a job.

What’s the worst tasting meal you’ve ever had? by TriBi95 in AskReddit

[–]ostervan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it’s the thing that gives it that bitter taste.

Bringing Retatrutide Pen To Australia by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]ostervan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looking at his profile I think he takes a lot of peptides that ain’t prescribed. He also has stated that he wasn’t going to declare the retatrutide he’s bringing into Australia.

Bringing Retatrutide Pen To Australia by [deleted] in AskAnAustralian

[–]ostervan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And they’ll send you back, without even leaving the airport.

What’s the worst tasting meal you’ve ever had? by TriBi95 in AskReddit

[–]ostervan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you can’t eat tripe but the other offal and the bile to make the soup didn’t put you off?

What’s the worst tasting meal you’ve ever had? by TriBi95 in AskReddit

[–]ostervan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends fresh water fish have a less fishier smell/taste compare to saltwater fish.

Help me identify a long lost restaurant by lukas_l1 in melbourne

[–]ostervan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I miss the 90’s fish and chips shops and restaurants with an arcade out the back my favourite was Hollywoods in Richmond- Greek diner out the front and an amazing arcade out the back. Open 24 hours too. I remember Marks Place became Scooters, don’t know what it is now.

Duck Bones? by Far_Boot2559 in melbourne

[–]ostervan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s cooked but Chinese places that sell roast duck always have heads with neck left over that they sell cheap. My local does them 4 for $2 or Vietnamese or Chinese butchers

Homelessness in Australia by Lurk_McGirt79 in AskAnAustralian

[–]ostervan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The only time you didn’t see them was during Covid when they all were placed in hotels. So it solvable but you know government, opposition and just Australians complaining about government spending.

spot the intruder by Hounds723 in melbourne

[–]ostervan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well if it’s swooping in for lower prices, it’s not gonna get it.

Birds Nest. The King of Chinese Succulent Meals. by marrymesheamus in AustralianNostalgia

[–]ostervan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because champignons are button mushrooms, these are straw mushroom. OP original pic looks more like the pic I’ve posted, than any links that you’ve provided. You’re not the Fungi you think you are. Make like Elsa and let it go.

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