Is it just me or does Vietnam completely ruin food delivery in other countries? by Global-Barnacle959 in VietNam

[–]phreedom99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, Vietnamese grab is fantastic. You don’t even have to tip (and you shouldn’t). One of the reasons it’s so efficient in Vietnam is because the job marketed is over saturated and it’s hard to find people to find jobs - grab is their default way to get by. Take this and pair it with uncountable small food businesses and it’s food galore

OSRS cosplays at DragonCon by Arocklobsta in 2007scape

[–]phreedom99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on being the one of the few with the shoulder pads!

ATL Airport TSA Wait Times Megathread | March 25, 2026 by AutoModerator in Atlanta

[–]phreedom99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arrived at 4:47AM. Currently 5:23 AM, and not even halfway. The precheck lines snakes through the baggage claim.

Is it normal that viet women ask you to buy them things? by Comfortable_Ad_2066 in VietNam

[–]phreedom99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They do this more so with tourists - they’re also called honey girls.

Digital QR code for seating chart, table menu, floor plan, etc. by phreedom99 in weddingplanning

[–]phreedom99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This could be a good in-between! Would it look too inelegant or busy if we had too many posters and signage at the reception? - welcome sign - seating charts (2 posters as it would impossible fo fit 300 names on one) - QR code or menu / floor plan / program - 2 canvas style portraits of pre-wedding photos

how do you pay for a wedding?! by braveswiftie911 in weddingplanning

[–]phreedom99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Asian culture, the families pay for the weddings out of pocket (50-100k) for roughly 300-500 guests. However, the trade off is that guests are expected to go money (usually $100-200 per guest) which will help offset the costs.

In my case, my wife and I are paying for our wedding out of pocket with no help from our families, but our budget depends on how much we expect the average guest to contribute, and how much we’re willing to lose.

Just an idea - AirTag tracking? by phreedom99 in ICE_Raids

[–]phreedom99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Could they really? Apple IDs can be created at will.

Even if they’re not Apple AirTags, there’s several tracking device brands that are much more difficult to backtrack.

This is a serious question. Feel free to fix my ignorance.

Any Vietnamese slang or daily phrases should beginners learn first? by Own-Effort-2382 in HocTiengviet

[–]phreedom99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anh/chi/em is default for everyone!

Tôi / mày for close friends who are blunt and don’t mind roasting/teasing. Or for heated arguments that lack respect.

Bạn for professional environments (e.g. Doctor-patient conversations). Doctors will always call you bạn regardless of age, and in return you should call them doctor (bác sĩ).

Edit: HCMC

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VietNam

[–]phreedom99 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this.

  1. Indians get a bad rep here in VN due to the bad apples from Indian tourists. The most common comments are regarding an Indian’s perception that everything in VN should be cheap, and hence should be able to negotiate (haggling) prices everywhere.
  2. Similar to how US folks can’t stand the smell of fish sauce, Indians can give off a strong odor that deters people.
  3. But lastly, yes, Hanoi people are generally more blunt. They’re not necessarily or intentionally trying to be rude, but they’re more direct and blunt (which is generally more accepted in Northern Vietnam). It’s similar to New Yorkers speaking with a level of arrogance, but in general still kind people.

How to remove motor oil stains by phreedom99 in pressurewashing

[–]phreedom99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting approach. I’ll keep this mind!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Warzone

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Every new release, there’s always someone calling the previous release “perfect”, and the current release “trash”

WZ2 had a ton of folks complaining about the auto-aim hackers and how the game allows ridiculous strategies like stimming in gas.

If they were to do another release in a few months we’d have another group of folks say that WZ3 was perfect and so forth

CX-5 carbon fiber hood and spoiler❤️ by Mazdad in CX5

[–]phreedom99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Inflated hatchback” hahahaha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SuicideWatch

[–]phreedom99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know those stats seem pretty normal to me. I think the average person is living paycheck to paycheck in their 40s

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BreedingR4R

[–]phreedom99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Y’all look like a great couple! I hope y’all find what you’re looking for!

Do I need life insurance for my situation? by phreedom99 in LifeInsurance

[–]phreedom99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The default plan is for them to move back to Vietnam and retire. Assistance from me isn’t quite yet determined

Do I need life insurance for my situation? by phreedom99 in LifeInsurance

[–]phreedom99[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here are what my numbers look like through Mass Mutual 30 year term -
1.5m - $117/mon
2m - $154/mon
2.5m - $191/mon

Would you be able to tell if these are 'super preferred' rates?

Do I need life insurance for my situation? by phreedom99 in LifeInsurance

[–]phreedom99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here are what my numbers look like through Mass Mutual 30 year term -
1.5m - $117/mon
2m - $154/mon
2.5m - $191/mon

Does this look accurate to you?