Intercultural communication findonet 2004/2005

The major purpose of this research is to give additional information for starting Dutch companies to maintain a good relationship with Indonesian entrepreneurs. Cultural differences are often constraints in an intercultural business relationship and cost a great ordeal to overcome. People almost never say what they do nor do what they say, and therefore it is from utmost importance to pay attention to body language of the business opponent. This report contains useable tips and suggestions to understand the Indonesian business partner, without fully understanding of Bahasa Indonesia.