Indonesia Culture Smart!, Graham Saunders
Indonesia Culture Smart!, Graham Saunders
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Indonesia - Culture Smart!
The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Author: Graham Saunders, Jessica Ginting

Narrator: Jodie Harris

Unabridged: 4 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/17/2025

Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hannah on May 12, 2022

I don't think that this book is especially profound, and I can't attest to it's accuracy because I'm not Indonesian and have never been there. I find the "Culture Smart" series reliable in general though. They are short, easy to hold, easy to read books, but very comprehensive for their size. I thin......more

Goodreads review by Danish on December 07, 2023

These titles, as I’m sure I’ve mentioned previously, gives the reader a quick overview of the landscape of the country, the people, and its history. This was no different, Indonesia is a land of drastically different cultures and landscapes. For instance, it tells you why there’s a sizeable Chinese......more

Goodreads review by Dan on March 29, 2021

Love the insight this little guide gave me to the people of Indonesia and their culture. I've been to Indonesia 3 times now, and after every trip I've come away with questions and wishing I knew more about what was going on around me. This guide has helped me to answer many of these questions, as I......more

Goodreads review by Paul, on May 14, 2012

I've been living in Indonesia for 3 months now and this book has seemed pretty accurate. I'm not sure you really need it. I think it might be better to just be polite, learn bahasa, make friends, and ask questions. But it is interesting and there are a few things that you might not pick up on ... li......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on February 19, 2012

Thought it was a great and informational book that will help me in the near future.......more

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