How to make friends in Indonesia

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20 November 2008 09:08:06

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20 November 2008 09:08:06

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We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Indonesia

Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Indonesia??

Thanks in advance for your participation

dhoni83

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Member since 27 June 2008

Bandung

dhoni83

02 December 2008 08:46:20

dhoni83

02 December 2008 08:46:20

Bandung

hi, everyone. i think the best way to make friendship when you're abroad is to understand your livinghood. first you have to open mind and see their culture,what they respect to and their rules. dont be affraid to make relation to the native citizen, just let it flows as the time goes by.but the most important thing is you have to respect what they respect to and keep act friendly..

cheers

dhoni

PIYUSH

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Member since 08 July 2009

BOMBAY

PIYUSH

08 July 2009 23:23:35

PIYUSH

08 July 2009 23:23:35

BOMBAY

CAN YOUU PROVIDE INFORMAYION ON RESTAURANTS SERVING INDIAN FOOD IN JAKARTA?KINDIA

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Member since 12 July 2009

Jakarta

12 July 2009 13:06:44

Jakarta

Eastern Promise
Eastern Promise is Kemang's Newest Popular Hangout for Expatriates but amosphere has Dart Corner, 9 feet Billiard Table, Free Wi Fi for internet connection. and Imported Newspaper. Garedn in the backyard has live music on Friday and Saturday nite. Showing Indonesian and Expatriate bands who will entertain till late.
Business Hour
Senin - Kamis : 10:00 - 24:00
Jumat - Sabtu : 10:00 - 02:00
Special Menu

* Indian Curry and Balti
* Home Made Meat Pies
* Traditional Fish n Chips

Fred

Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

West Java

A smile is the universal welcome.
Max Eastman

Fred

03 August 2009 01:12:26

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Fred

03 August 2009 01:12:26

27469

West Java

Making friends here is easy as long as you have an open mind. The culture is so far removed from western countries, you need to rethink the way you interact with people.
I find lots of people interested in a conversation with a native speaker. A good few of these have turned into real friends.

I love Indian food but, as far as I'm aware there are no Indian restaurants in central java.
I hope someone can correct me.

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