AN INVESTIGATION INTO LINGUISTIC FEATURES OF NAMES OF FOOD AND DRINKS IN RESTAURANT MENUS IN HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN IN VIETNAMESE AND ENGLISH

Abstract

This study is expected to investigate linguistic and cultural features of names of food and drinks in Vietnamese and in English so that we can clarify similarities and differences in the way that restauranteurs in Hoi An Ancient Town name food and drinks. Moreover the study help people who serve in restaurants in minimizing misunderstand between the two cultures in communication, particularly in ordering in restaurants, bars, coffee shops,.... Especially, the study is expected to strengthen the Vietnamese awareness of learning English in oder to improve their skills to make a menu and give some suggestions.