Năm chục là bao nhiêu?

You’ll learn

• Decode street prices: chục, hai lăm, trăm rưỡi — and always ngàn, never nghìn
• Ask Bao nhiêu tiền? and hand money politely with gửi
• Get your change back with thối… giùm and count banknotes in tờ
• Order bánh mì by the ổ — đầy đủ, the works

The story

Seven a.m. outside a Quận 1 office building, at Dì Út's bánh mì cart. Her line is long, her hands are fast, and her prices come in pure street shorthand. Ben is buying breakfast for two. Watch his wallet.