This Indonesia PowerPoint will teach you about the country's culture, customs, family life, gender roles, cuisine, etiquettes for dining, social and business interactions, and much more to assist you in your travels. Did you know that earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur frequently in Indonesia? Or that badminton and soccer are Indonesia's two most popular sports?
The complete version highlights these facts and much more:
• 20 Points on General Information
• 8 Points on Family Life
• 20 Points on Food
• 20 Points on Food Etiquette
• 13 Points on Social Etiquette
• 27 Points on Business Etiquette
• 14 Points on Trivia.
2. Family Life
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This is more
common in rural
areas, and becoming
less common in
urban centers.
Indonesian families
are close and work
to help each other.
Indonesians
respect elders,
their experience
and advice.
They must also care for
their parents in old age.
Family is important in Indonesia and it is common for extended families to all live
together.
3. Social Etiquette
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Respect Muslim religious
conventions.
Although most Indonesians are
Muslims, Indonesia is not an
Islamic state and allows freedom
of worship to all religions.
Never touch a person's head,
or point with a forefinger, as
this is considered impolite.
4. Government offices
are open between
7am - 3pm
weekdays and are
closed on weekends.
Banks are open
between 8am - 5pm
Monday to Friday, and
until 1pm on Saturdays.
Post offices are open
9am and 5pm
Monday to Friday,
and until 1pm on
Saturdays.
Department stores are
open 9am and 9pm
Monday to Saturday.
Business Etiquette
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Business hours are as follows:
5. Earthquakes and volcanic
eruptions occur frequently in
Indonesia.
With over 400 active
volcanoes, there are over 3
earthquakes daily.
Badminton and soccer
(football) are the 2 most
popular sports.
Unfortunately, illegal
gambling on sports is a
big problem.
Trivia
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