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  • While pig & dog are cute animals, they are considered as 'haram' to consume, and are used as insult words. So don't say pig or dog randomly --Biru
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  • Don't say curse word(s) in public. Unless you are rock star or comedian, people don't find it cool or funny. --Biru
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  • When you want to eat something while everyone (people you know) around you is not eating, just say "mari makan" -literal meaning "let's eat". It is not asking other people to eat, but only social rule --Biru
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  • It is important to call someone older with honorific titles (sir/madam or pak/ibu) because indonesian people don't call someone older only by name --Biru
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  • Bahasa indonesia & malay are parts of austronesian language family & share similar words with different meaning. Be careful if you use them. Example: the word 'kereta' means car in malaysia but translated as train in indonesia --Biru
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  • People are using different styles of languages according to the context. Beside formal/informal situation, this is used to address age & social status differences. In some areas like west & Central Java, you are expected to master this various styles of languages correctly --Biru
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  • Aceh itself has many languages ​​including Gayo, Kluet, Aceh, Alas, Aneuk Jame etc. --dhiny
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