An Indian traveller’s viral Reddit post has sparked conversations about Vietnam’s remarkable work ethic and time discipline. Recalling a visit to the country, the author contrasted Vietnam’s structured work-life balance with India’s often chaotic approach to time.

Shops across Vietnam, the post noted, open at 8 a.m. sharp and close by 10 p.m., with employees strictly adhering to schedules. At one Indian restaurant in Vietnam, even the owner refused to serve fellow Indians during break hours, explaining that doing so would mean paying employees double or triple their wages. Advertisement

"All Vietnamese get a mid-day 1-2 hour break (depending on shops and their hours at whatever time it suits them). We went to a popular Indian food restaurant who refused to serve us because we were at th

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