10 hours (minimum 6, maximum 10 participants) (Selected venues)

As many of us know, a cross-cultural situation can sometimes lead to a communication barrier. To avoid the taboos and faux pas that can be embarrassing or insulting, we have developed a cultural orientation program that is easy and fun. It takes a common sense approach that educates and allows the participants to feel comfortable while living in Jakarta or throughout Indonesia. If you want to interact with Indonesians and understand the cultures, this is a great program to attend.

Facilitated by our teachers in English and one native English speaker (one section only)

Orientation focus:

1. Survival knowledge
   • Etiquette & manners
   • Safety
2. What & What NOT to say
3. Do’s + Don’ts
4. Culture

Program Content:

1.  Getting to Know Indonesians

1. • Indonesian characteristics

2. Visiting Indonesians

1. • Manners when visiting Indonesian homes
   • Meeting Indonesians
   • Eating Manners

3.  Everyday Situations

1. • Seasons and Clothing
   • Getting around the City
   • Street vendors and Hygiene

4.  Language manners and survival

1. • Communicating in English with Indonesians (Native English speaker)
   • How to address Indonesian people“tolong” & “silakan”
   • Describing Indonesian people
   • “Basa‐basi”

5.  The Working Place

1. • “Jam Karet”
   • Helping family or relatives in the working place (KKN)
   • What’s “Kemarin” & “Besok” mean to Indonesians

6.  Family and Community

1. • Indonesian Family concepts
   • Indonesian Neighborhoods (Community and activity)

7.  Religion and Celebration

1. • Religion to Indonesians
   • Praying time
   • Etiquette and Tradition in Religious celebrations

8.  Local’s favorites

1. • Bargaining
   • “Arisan”