Indonesia has a very relaxed stance when it comes to time. Transport may not run on time, appointments may be late, and services can take...
Indonesian culture
If you have an ongoing relationship and need someone in your firm to represent you, make sure you introduce them in person to your Indonesian...
Don’t be surprised if Indonesians feel uneasy when they meet you for the first time. That’s because they do not know who you are and...
Business cards are exchanged during an initial meeting. You will need to give out cards to everyone you meet. Make sure you have a large...
Most Indonesians are ultra-sensitive to differences in rank, age, gender, and formality. Address your Indonesian business colleagues properly. If you know the title of the...
Always be polite, perhaps overly polite. If you are in the face of conflict – be it an angry immigration officer, taxi driver or policeman...
Direct eye contact should be avoided, especially with social superiors as it can be viewed as aggressive behaviour. You can probably look at the person...
One should avoid putting his chin upward, putting hands on hips or pointing when talking to other people. Keep both feet on the floor when...
Touching someone when speaking to them is reserved for friends and acquaintances of the same sex. You should refrain from doing so when speaking to...
Never use your left hand for anything! Don’t touch anyone with it, don’t eat with it, don’t pick things up with it, as it is...
