Angelica’s Corner: Same Same

In Vietnam, somehow a saying started. That saying is “Same Same”. All food stall sellers and store vendors say this to you if you for some reason may look doubtful about their product. I attempted to have my wedding dress made in Hoi An. I went for the fitting and it was too short, not what we measured before. My lady continuously said “Same Same.” No, not same same. Different. She said 108 cm, I said 110 cm. Cute, but not same same.