Social Life and Communication
This Indonesian word is used to respectfully address a younger sibling.
What is Dek?
This room in the house is where you should not wear shoes.
What is the living room/house/inside the house?
U.S Style food that is considered as snacks in Indonesia
What is Pizza/Salad/Sandwich?
This sound from the mosque might surprise newcomers early in the morning.
What is the dawn prayer call (adhan)?
This honorific is used for an older brother or male figure.
What is Mas or Bang?
This room is your responsibility to keep clean, even if the household has a maid.
what is my bedroom?
This food is not eaten daily and maybe only available in special occasion
You should never do this to religion or religious symbols in Indonesia, as it can lead to serious consequences.
What is insult or make fun of it?
This traditional Indonesian greeting involves kissing the back of an elder's hand.
What is salim?
Known as the "Manager of The House" in Indonesian traditional family
What is the Mother?
This food delivery method often comes with a ringing bell and stops in front of your house.
What is a street food vendor/tukang nasi goreng/penjual keliling?
Muslim families in Indonesia do not consume these two common Western ingredients.
What are pork and alcohol?