Culture Shock!: Jakarta
CultureShock! Jakarta is the definitive guide to living and working in the capital of the largest archipelago in the world. This book imparts to readers essential tips for survival in this hot and bustling city. All you need to know about renting an apartment, getting a driver's licence, using public transport and other nitty-gritty details of everyday life are found in this humorously written book. Providing more than just facts and practical tips, the author gives insider knowledge that...
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CultureShock! Jakarta is the definitive guide to living and working in the capital of the largest archipelago in the world. This book imparts to readers essential tips for survival in this hot and bustling city. All you need to know about renting an apartment, getting a driver's licence, using public transport and other nitty-gritty details of everyday life are found in this humorously written book. Providing more than just facts and practical tips, the author gives insider knowledge that cannot be found in other books. Discover the diversity and richness of Jakarta and immerse yourself in the culture, traditions and lifestyle of the locals. If you are planning to live or work in Jakarta, CultureShock! Jakarta will help you hit the ground running the moment you step off the plane.
Introduction viAcknowledgements viiMap of Indonesia xiMap of Jakarta xiiFirst Impressions 1Terry 2Planet Jakarta 3Derek 8Airport 9History, Geography and Politics 12Weather 13Heat 16Natural Disasters 19History 22Kampung 25Architecture 27Monas 29Westernisation 33The Cendana Clan 37Time of Crisis 39'Dollar Naik, Rupiah Turun' 41Acts of Rebellion 43The Electoral System 47The Present 49The Future 50Jakartans 51Betawi 52Children 55Beggars 59Amateur Police 60Real Police 62Umbrella Boys 65Having Things Done 66Pembantu 67Everyone Else 71What Makes a Jakartan aJakartan 73Fitting into Society 84Faux Pas and How to Almost Avoid Them 85Titles of Respect 91Marriage 93Sex 96Bule 99Making Friends 100Hassle 102Privacy 105Other Westerners in Indonesia 107Corruption 111Vigilantes 113Getting into Trouble 113Transvestites 114Homosexuality 115Settling In 117Visas and Immigration 118Accommodation 127Local Government 134Floors and Furniture 136Hotels 138Ailments 140Doctors and Dentists 142Hospitals 143Alternative Medicine 143Jamu 144Stress Relief 146Water 147Mandi 151Toilets 153Banking and Money 154Clothes 158Shopping 161Media 168Telephones 172Internet 174Harsher Realities 175Wildlife 178Sounds 184Smells 187Crime 189Drugs 190Getting Around 192Transport-Public and Others 197Food and Entertaining 217Eating In 218Rice 219Fruit 223Coffee 227Eating Out 228Non-Indonesian Food 234Drinking 236Smoking 238Culture and Travel 240Pursuing Culture 241Street Furniture 245Music 249Kites 263Highland Gathering 263Spare Time? 265National Holidays 265Weekend Retreats 269Photography 270Communicating in Jakarta 272Language 273Learning the Language 277Swearing 282Non-verbal Communication 283Doing Business 287Adjusting to Different Norms 288Overview of Recent Developments 291Indonesian Law and Legal Certainty 292In the Office 296The Local Community 299Contacts 300Fast Facts 303Culture Quiz 308Do's and Don't 314Glossary 316Resource Guide 330Further Reading 348About the Authors 351Index 353
