1. Meals in Viet Nam, especially lunch or dinner, must include rice. Traditionally, Vietnamese meals are prepared by wives or mothers, and the whole family is expected to eat together.
2. However, families now may only have one meal a day at home, and it may not include rice as people are becoming busier and often opt for fast foods or dining out.
3. Tastes, cooking methods, and dishes can be different among the three regions: the North, the Central, and the South. Nowadays, these differences have become smaller due to the influence of modern culture and the ease of access to different foods.
4. When families do not have time to prepare meals, they often eat out. Employees typically have lunch somewhere near their workplaces, which allows them to save time and enjoy a variety of food options.