Mastering Indonesian Etiquette

Indonesian Etiquette

Learn the customs and manners of Indonesia to navigate social situations with ease.

Mastering Indonesian Etiquette

• Avoid using your left hand. The left hand is considered 'dirty' as it is used for bathroom activity.

• Don't show the soles of your feet. This includes touching someone with your foot or pointing to something with your foot.

Multiple Choice

What is considered 'dirty' and should be avoided according to Indonesian etiquette?

• Using your left hand

• Showing the soles of your feet

• Touching someone with your foot

• Pointing to something with your foot

Avoid Showing Soles

Trivia: In Indonesian etiquette, it is considered 'dirty' to use left hand as is considered used for bathroom activity.

Mastering Indonesian Etiquette

• Respect elders and people in high positions. Greet them politely, even ducking or bending a little bit.
• Always be polite, perhaps overly polite. Remain calm in conflicts and explain the situation calmly.
• Smile. Indonesians are friendly and curious.

Multiple Choice

What is an important aspect of Indonesian etiquette?

• Respecting elders and people in high positions

• Being overly aggressive in conflicts

• Avoiding eye contact with others

• Ignoring people in need

Indonesian Etiquette

Trivia: Respecting elders and people in high positions is an important aspect of Indonesian etiquette. It is considered polite to address them with respectful titles such as 'Bapak' (Mr.) or 'Ibu' (Mrs.). Additionally, it is customary to greet others with a firm handshake and maintain eye contact during conversations. Ignoring people in need is considered rude and goes against Indonesian values of community and compassion.

Indonesian Eating Etiquette

• Wait to be indicated to start eating.
• Food is served from larger dishes in the middle of the table. Guests usually serve themselves.
• Some Indonesians eat with their hands.
• Keep both hands above the table while eating.
• Pass food with your right hand only.
• Emptying your glass or finishing everything on your plate indicates satisfaction.

Multiple Select

What is a common etiquette for eating in Indonesia?

• Using hands to eat

• Passing food with left hand

• Emptying your glass to indicate satisfaction

• Eating with elbows on the table

Indonesian Etiquette

Trivia: In Indonesia, it is common to use hands to eat. However, passing food with the left hand is considered impolite. Another interesting etiquette is emptying your glass to indicate satisfaction. Remember, avoid eating with elbows on the table.

Indonesian Gift Giving Etiquette

• Bring small gifts when visiting friends
• Flowers for special occasions
• Present gifts with both hands or right hand
• Don't open gifts immediately
• Appropriate gift varies by ethnicity and religion

Multiple Choice

What is an important etiquette to follow when presenting gifts in Indonesian culture?

• Bring small gifts when visiting friends

• Flowers for special occasions

• Present gifts with both hands or right hand

• Don't open gifts immediately

Gift Giving Etiquette

Trivia: In Indonesian culture, it is important to present gifts with both hands or the right hand. This gesture shows respect and politeness. Additionally, bringing small gifts when visiting friends and giving flowers for special occasions are also common practices. Remember, it is considered impolite to open gifts immediately.