I live in one of a group of small semidetached bungalows and a Vietnamese family will be moving into one of them. I have met them and they are very friendly, even bring us a bottle of wine and some chocolates to apologise for any noise caused by the bungalow being modernised. I think they must be new to the UK as they don’t speak much English - and I feel for them and want them to feel welcome.
I have a ‘welcome to your new home’ card ready and have used AI to research suitable Vietnamese words of welcome to include. I understand a small basket of fresh fruit is a traditional gift so will give one with the card.
I’d like to ask my neighbours (4 retired couples and 3 older ladies) if they’d like me to add their names to the card with their house numbers. But…. Should I? I’d like to but I’m worried that I might stir up a hornet’s nest!
What’s your advice please?
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Welcome card for new Vietnamese neighbours?


