Before I came to Vietnam, I had heard that the people were not that nice- always trying to swindle you and very pushy.

I don't find that to be true at all.

It is true that people are constantly asking you to buy something. They actually use that very expression . . .

"buy something from me"

Sometimes they are more specific and offer you a motor bike ride or a bottle of water.

Personally, I do not hold it against them. Perhaps it is my sales background. I know that you are much more likely to get the sale if you ask for it.

People are just trying to get by. It can definitely get annoying, but I can't really blame them for their hustle.