It's Vietnam's Teachers' Day today, and Vietnamese parents put their international counterparts to shame with the gifts and flowers that they send to the school and teachers. Even the principal gets flowers and gifts! In my school back home, I'll be in seventh heaven if 2 parents were to wish me a Happy Teacher's Day, let alone buy flowers and gifts. It's good to know that teachers are held in high regard here and that regard is outwardly expressed on Teachers' Day. No point having nation-wide surveys showing that teachers are highly regarded but everyone keeps mum about it. Keep it up, Vietnam!
