Bs. Love got his hands on this insightful document from one of the Japanese-style girlie bars in the hẻms of Thái Văn Lung/Lê Thánh Tôn streets. This sheet details the unexpectedly complex compensation structure of the girls working there – obviously not including their afterhours freelancing and whatever they do …
Category: Cultural Shock
“Does she really like me or just my money?” That question is on our minds every time we date a new Saigon girl. And rightly so, since many use men as their primary source of income. I think I’ve found a simple rule to screen out the con artists and …
With economic growth helping, more Vietnamese women turn to cosmetic surgery in their quest to look ever more desirable. Which means more beautiful women on the market, for an unchanged number of eligible men. What’s not to love? Vietnamese women in general always strive to look their best for any social …
Western guys are often cast as exotic heartthrobs in Vietnamese pop music videos. Here’s a selection. Disclaimer: Despite my best intentions and a lot of research, most information here is based on superficial knowledge of the Vietnamese star system and a weak command of the language. Feel free to suggest …
One of the biggest hoaxes perpetrated on Western men in Vietnam is the idea that we are better lovers and boyfriend material when compared to local men. While it is true that Western men get a sizable boost on their perceived looks, status and wealth when coming to Vietnam, it’s …
My first time at a Saigon hostess bar made me very uneasy. It was about five years ago. I just came in from Thailand where the lady business is much simpler (albeit uglier). Now I was in the land of fluidity where few things are what they seem. My Vietnamese-American …