Culture Shock: Indonesia (Culture Shock! Indonesia) (Paperback)

by Cathie Draine (Author), Barbara Hall (Author) "The travel books do a great job of telling you what you are going to see in Indonesia..." (more)
Key Phrases: Bahasa Indonesia, Central Java, West Java (more...)

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Product Description
You'll never feel intimidated and awkward about the customs and etiquette of another country again. With the insights provided in this CULTURE SHOCK! Guide, you'll learn to see beyond the stereotypes and misinformation that often precede a visit to a foreign land. Whether you plan to stay for a week or for a year, you'll benefit from such topics as understanding the rules of driving and monetary systems, religious practices and making friends. There are tips on political traditions, building business relationships, and the particular intricacies of setting up a home or office. Great for the business traveler, the foreign exchange student, or the tourist who makes a sincere attempt to cross the bridge into a new and exciting culture.

Product Details

• Paperback: 278 pages
• Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company; Revised edition (July 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558680578
• ISBN-13: 978-1558680579
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #813,643 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy-to-read guide for traveler or expat, June 11, 2000

By	Renee Thorpe (Karangasem, Bali) - See all my reviews

Indonesian culture? A bit like saying Western culture... a rather broad term. But this book acknowledges that right away and does an admirable job of isolating the most important manners for visitors to know and use.

The book's practical tips are especially useful, and these are organized with finger-tip simplicity (Do's and Don't's appendix is great), making this book easy to consult at a moment's notice. Business section and home help section ("Translating Needs into Action") are especially helpful.

There are also meaty and interesting sections about Indonesian values, social structure, and food. It's a good read, will serve well the traveler or expat.

Cultural quiz at the end, a test so silly no one could fail it, is the only negative to this guide.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for expatriates, April 4, 2000

By A Customer

This was one of the first books I purchased when I discovered we were going to be posted to Jakarta, Indonesia. Now almost 3 years later, I find that I still enjoy reading this book and have found its examples of every day life to be accurate. The book is very informative and many of its stories are humerous which enables an easy read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is planning a move to Indonesia and even to those who are just planning a trip.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great culture book, September 3, 2005

By	T. Andersen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Culture Shock! Indonesia: A Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Paperback)

If your interest in Indonesia and its culture goes beyond what can be read in the tourist brochures, then this book is definitely for you. In a very entertaining way, it explains about the culture, habits and beliefs of the Indonesian people, and it includes a funny Cultural Quiz at the end. Highly recommended.