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milestones (important life stages) in life. I’m always thrilled when she turns 
up at our door with freshly baked banana bread. On the other hand, some of 
our other neighbors are quite stand-offish ( unfriendly) so we tend to keep our 
distance. However, Miss Elizabeth is family.
31.3. What do you think of your neighbors? 
I think they are just so-so people. It seems as though they lead stressful daily 
lives and cannot be bothered (making the effort would bother them) to talk 
to their neighbors. They are caught up in (lost in) their own family dramas. We 
used to be friends with another neighbor, but then she ended up being too 
nosey (too interested in the lives of others), so now we just smile at her but 
don’t share our business. 
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31.4. How often do you see (or talk to) your neighbors? 
Other than Ms. Elizabeth, I just see them in passing (see briefly). So, I see 
them everyday but really only talk to them once or twice a week when we are 
forced to be in the same vicinity. For example, when I take the garbage out, we 
usually make small talk (talk about unimportant things, like the weather 
etc.)
32. City 
32.1. Do you like the city you are living in now? 
Yes, I really enjoy Ho Chi Minh city. Although it’s quite hectic, I love the liveliness 
of it. Apart from this, I think it’s exciting since it is developing at a rapid pace 
(quickly) and I love the international environment. This city never sleeps! 
Which city have you been to recently? I recently visited Bangkok for a short 
holiday. I had about 3 days free, so I went there to visit the floating market, 
palaces, Buddhist temples, and vibrant city center.
32.2. Do you prefer the city or the countryside? 
I would say I’m definitely a city person. I enjoy the hustle and bustle 
(craziness) of city life, along with the endless opportunities to meet new people 
from all over. I feel too limited in the countryside, not to mention I’m terrified of