Islam is the state religion, and there are many taboos.
Ethnic groups are very complex, and there are one hundred in size.
Pay attention to visiting relatives and friends, and take off your shoes before entering the house;
Give your business card before you meet, or you will be left out in the cold.
There are the following characteristics in the details of life:
Indonesians have the custom of entering temples (mosques) and taking off their shoes. Now, because their general family rooms are carpeted, they all have the habit of taking off their shoes and entering the house. Indonesian businessmen pay special attention to exchanging business cards. When they meet for the first time, guests should give their business cards to their hosts. If you don't send them, they will be left out for a long time. Iban people in Indonesia especially like to take a bath. Generally, you have to take a bath at five or six every morning, and you have to wash it again at night. Indonesians are reluctant to talk about local politics, socialism and foreign aid to them. They are used to punctuality and have a good habit of being punctual for appointments. They have the custom of worshipping and honoring snakes, and regard snakes as a symbol of virtue, kindness, wisdom and skills. Some places will also set up incense tables in the snake house for people to sacrifice. Dani people (non-Islam) in West Irian Island, Indonesia have the habit of smearing lard to show intimacy. When they eat pork, they often put grease on themselves and others to show their friendship. Papuans (non-Iranians) in Indonesia are very hospitable. When the guests came to visit, they ran in the square, humming monotonous songs and shouting loudly. Run back and forth several times to meet the guests. Then, they will take out their favorite dish "roast pork" to entertain the guests. A man in Java, Indonesia is used to being wrapped in a sand cage. When going out or attending celebrations, I always wear a delicate and beautiful "Grice" (that is, a dagger) around my waist. Because they believe that Grice can ward off evil spirits. Women in Bali, Indonesia are not used to carrying things on their shoulders. Instead, pile all kinds of things into a tower shape and put a tray on your head. Indonesians prefer jasmine and regard jasmine as a symbol of purity and friendship.
Etiquette etiquette
Indonesians usually shake hands as a gift when meeting guests in social situations. When meeting acquaintances and friends, the traditional etiquette is to hold your chest in your right hand and say hello to each other.
General etiquette
Indonesian society is based on respect for individuals. We must keep this in mind in our daily affairs.
When you enter a carpeted room or sacred place, especially a mosque, you must take off your shoes.
Business negotiations are often lengthy, protracted and full of difficulties.
Appellation and greetings
When you meet for the first time, you should nod and shake hands.
Appointment and punctuality
Punctuality, though important, is not taken seriously. Welcome to make an appointment in advance.
Hospitality and gifts
Guests should not only eat with their right hand, but also not touch food with their left hand.
It is polite to send flowers when invited to dinner.
Indonesians generally don't ask guests to bring gifts, but compliments and thanks are always welcome.
If the host has a gift, he should accept it in a friendly and polite way, because it is impolite to refuse.
Talk to each other
Don't talk about local politics, socialism and foreign aid.
Belief taboo
Most Indonesians believe in Islam, others believe in Christianity and Catholicism.
Indonesians are forbidden to pass things or food with their left hand. They think their left hand is dirty and despicable, and it is extremely impolite to use it. They are afraid that someone will touch their child's head and think it is an ill-bred insult. In addition to white, blue and black, Indonesian Ba Du people are not allowed to wear clothes of other colors, or even talk about them. Javanese are most afraid of people whistling, thinking that it is a dirty behavior and will attract ghosts. Indonesians are particularly taboo about turtles, who are considered disgusting low-level animals, giving people a very bad impression of ugliness, aphrodisiac, sex and insult. They are afraid of mice and think that mice are harmful animals, giving people the impression of "dirty", "plague" and "disaster". Muslims ban pork and use pig products, and most people don't drink alcohol. Indonesians generally don't like to eat vegetables with bone spurs.