Posts Tagged ‘Culture’

Is Our Ministry of Tourism Sleeping?

I never thought I was a proud Indonesian. There are so many things our nation has done that made me embarrass enough to admit that I’m from the largest archipelago state. It struck me when I was living in Australia, especially during East Timor’s independence issue. By that time we were still recovering from economy [...]

Arts & Entertainment, Indonesia, Life & Style September 27, 2007 3:32 pm 3 Comments

RSVP

RSVP: “Répondez s’il-vous-plaît” or “Réservez s’il-vous-plaît”, a French phrase that translates to “Please respond” or “Please book your place”. “Response Shall Verify Presence” is an English substitute for the meaning of “R.S.V.P.” What would you do if you hold the biggest party in your life and the people you invite haven’t RSVP-ed, and it’s already [...]

Life & Style July 30, 2007 11:21 am 0 Comments

Etiquette

Etiquette, one aspect of decorum, is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior, according to the conventional norm within a society, social class, or group. Usually unwritten, it may be codified in written form. Modern etiquette instructs people to greet friends and acquaintances with warmth and respect, refrain from insults and prying curiosity, [...]

Life & Style July 4, 2007 3:36 pm 0 Comments
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