ALL'S FAIR IN VIETNAM BY NOAH KLINGER

SHORT STORY:

ALL'S FAIR IN VIETNAM 

BY 

NOAH KLINGER

Question 1

What is your opinion about the topic that has been discussed in this short story?

This story is about all woman wants to be beautiful as she saw another woman more beautiful than her.Western preference for glowing golden tan is exactly reversed in much of the east.In Vietnam every woman swooned over an ivory complexion and went to what seemed to absurd length in pursuit of one of themselves.Vietnam people admiration this curios genetic discrepancy.They are really take care of their health to look more beautiful.They also ask the tourist what kind of special diet they was on to maintain such a complexion.Sunscreen is expensive,so proper Vietnamese girls solve the problem of protecting themselves from UV rays by wearing an assortment of covering,including hats.gloves and face-mask that makes them look like motorbike-driving,cellphone-chatting ninjas.In addition,Vietnamese girls go to spas for whitening.This is very interesting story.People always desire what is expensive and difficult to maintain.

Question 2

Do you think the writer enjoys having white complexion? 

Yes, because the author has received many of praise from many people while she was in Vietnam.  The author is also very take care of her skin.  For example, she use a sunblock and lotion before going out from the hotel while she is in Vietnam to protect her skin from sunlight.  She also advice to those girl who was live in Vietnam to wear a masks, gloves, hat and glasses.

Question 3

What do you understand from the phrase ‘beauty is in the eye of the beholder’?

Different people have different ideas about what is beautiful.  But in my opinion, we should take it is a positive thing, especially for woman who have a skin problems and face problems.  A woman have to take care of their skin with carefully and properly because to be a woman who always seemed pretty and white, we should follow the right guideline.  We also should use a suitable product with our skin.  Do not use too much product because this is can be harmful to our health.  Besides, we must always make exercises at our face and body to have a beautiful body.  Lastly, we must also prefer the traditional ways as a part of our skin care.  If we can practice all of this, our skin will look more beautiful and white and this is can make everyone will be impressed when they see us.