Country guide
Indonesia Business etiquette and meeting customs
Asia/Jakarta
What kind of meeting?
Moderate punctuality
A few minutes late is tolerated, but let people know if you'll be later.
Meeting Culture
Recommended duration60+ min
Communication StyleIndirect, polite
Greeting StyleHandshake (light grip) with slight bow
Daily Schedule
Work Hours08:00 – 17:00
Breakfast07:00 – 08:00
Lunch12:00 – 13:00
Dinner19:00 – 20:30
Sleep23:00 – 06:00
Tips for Meetings
For the kind of meeting you chose above.
Dress Code
Business formal, batik shirts accepted
Tone
Polite, hierarchical, indirect
- ·Respect for elders and seniority guides all interactions
- ·Use the right hand for greetings and passing objects
- ·Batik shirts are acceptable formal business attire
General Tips
- ·Jam karet (rubber time) — the meeting may start late, but arrive on time yourself
- ·Hierarchy and respect for elders are paramount
- ·Right hand for greetings and eating
- ·Build trust through socializing before business
Cultural Notes
- ·Multiple time zones in country
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