We see each other every day, but my Japanese colleague only informed me “I’m getting married next month” without inviting me to the ceremony.
I don’t know other people in other countries, but I experienced culture shock in Japan because it is not customary to invite colleagues to weddings, unlike in Vietnam where even some random relationships of a “social butterfly” mother can be invited.
As far as I know, Japanese weddings, typically hosting a few dozen to fewer than 100 guests, are reserved for those closest to the couple, resulting in warm, intimate celebrations focused more on pleasure than obligation. Only very large weddings bring together more than 100 guests.
In contrast, Vietnamese weddings often seem overwhelming, with hundreds of guests, many of whom the bride and groom rarely interact with.
I understand that each country has its own cultural characteristics and I respect that. But it is very difficult for Vietnamese couples to truly take care of each guest when hundreds of people attend their wedding. How can there be sincerity and time to care for so many people?
This approach gives me the impression that the Vietnamese have “commercialized marriages”.
What do you think of this cultural difference?
