Indonesia - Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9781787028968
• ISBN10: 1787028968
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2021-03-04
• Publisher: Kuperard

Summary

Don’t just see the sights—get to know the people.

Indonesia, stretching across three time zones and situated on one of the world s great maritime trade routes, has a rich and varied culture.

Culture Smart! Indonesia describes the many different cultural backgrounds that make up this rainbow nation, helping you to better understand the values that underpin its diverse society. It reveals how modern Indonesians view themselves and go about their daily lives, and gives advice on how to navigate unfamiliar situations. Armed with essential cultural information and tips on effective communication, readers are better placed to have a more meaningful and successful experience in this fascinating country.

Have a richer and more meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.

Author Biography

Jessica Jemalem Ginting is an Indonesian writer and translator from Jakarta. After some part-time university lecturing, Graham Saunders retired to run a business specializing in books on Southeast Asia.

Table of Contents

Key History – Politics – Economic Life – Values – Attitudes – Religion – Traditions – Taboos – Festivals & Holidays – Friendships & Family – Women in Society – Humour – Hospitality & Home life – Cultural Life – Cuisine & Dining Out – Socializing – Dos and Don’ts – Business Etiquette – Punctuality & Time Keeping – Meetings & Presentations – Negotiating – Bureaucracy – Communication & Language – Tips