Understand Indonesian Business Etiquette To Achieve Your Business Goals:
Avnish Patankar
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Indonesian business etiquette can be distinct from the rules of conducting business in the West. Many times it can create embarrassing situations and even affect your business goals.
?My advice for anyone coming to do business in Indonesia for the first time is to learn more about the Indonesian business culture. Keep in mind the following tenets of Indonesian business etiquette to become successful??
?? Always keep some business cards for giving out to your prospects or clients. Treat the other person who hands you a business card with respect.
???If you have printed the business cards in Bahasa Indonesia along with English, then it will make a great impression.
?? When presented with coffee or tea, wait for your host/hostess to drink first.
?? Most Indonesians practice flexible times, and meetings are not expected to start at the exact time.
?A few things to avoid while doing business in Indonesia??
?? Avoid showing the sole of your feet to people in any business meeting, it is considered disrespectful.
?? Don't try to force or hurry decisions when doing business in Indonesia. It is impolite to rush business deals and appears shady.
?? Don't use the left hand for giving or offering anything like your business card.
?Start practicing these Indonesian business etiquettes from today to achieve your business goals?
Business Development Manager of Data Center Business at Huawei (ex IBM)
2 年Nice explanation Pak Avnish Patankar
Seasoned Professional in International business and Global Sourcing, Procurement, Currently ITC LTD, Ex Constantia Flexibles, HUHTAMAKI, PZ Cussons, UPM Raflatac
2 年Indonesians are receptive to Indians. Quite friendly. I had a good time during my stint and enjoyed working with them....