Another common Indonesian greeting is “Dari mana?”. It means “from where”, it also means “Where have you been?”, “Where were you?” “Where did you go?”....
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PART 1 Nama saya Saya means I, my, mine. In English, we say ”my name” (‘my’ comes in front of the name), but in the...
PART 1 Greetings should be the first phrase you learn. It’s your first point of call to create communication. A polite greeting shows your willingness...
SOCIAL EVENTS Indonesians are known for their hospitality. Do not reject their hospitality, as it will be viewed as a personal rejection. Never refuse food...
TAKING PICTURES Indonesians love taking pictures. They love group photos and individual photos. You will find huge portraits of themselves and/ or their children hanging...
LOYALTY Onceyou establish trust and relationship, Indonesian employees are usually very loyal there’s much lower turnover where conditions are good. They are extremely respectful, pleasant,...
Indonesians are officially the most smiley and pleasant people in the world. Most Indonesians initiate social contact with a smile, it is a sign that...
COLLECTIVIST A collectivist mentality is at the core of the Indonesian social structure. Affiliation and togetherness are very important. For Indonesians, however, most activities (such...
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...
