| Learn the local customs of Pulau Bintan. Tips and photos posted by real travelers and Pulau Bintan locals. Pulau Bintan Map |
 | Pulau Bintan Local Customs | Tips 1 - 4 of 4 |  |
Greetings can be a slightly complicated affair. ‘Selamat’ is the greeting word, but you must specify the time.
• Selamat pagi = Good Morning
• Selamat tengah hari = Good Afternoon (from noon to about 2pm)
• Selamat petang = Good Afternoon/Good Evening
• Selamat malam = Good Night
I did have a grumpy policeman on a train just say ‘Pagi’ to me one morning.
Some other greetings:
• Terima Kasih = Thank You – this is an important phrase to memorise.
• Sama = You are welcome. Sometimes they will say Sama Sama as a way of saying Thank You very much. They do not have the word for ‘very’ so they repeat a word to indicate this.
• Selamat datang = Welcome
• Apa khabar? = How are you?
• Khabar baik, terima kasih.= I'm fine, thank you.
• Selamat tinggal =Goodbye. Said by the person leaving
• Selamat jalan =Goodbye. Said by the person staying Leave a Comment
|
Visiting Pulau Bintan?
Read reviews about Pulau Bintan Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
The national language is Bahasa Indonesia. However, within Bintan Resorts area, English is widely used because the resorts is mostly catered for tourists from Singapore. The hotel pamphlets are in English. The people at the reception, butler, conceige all can speak English. Leave a Comment
|
 The traditional dancers by bkarjeeLeave a Comment
|
Main language : Indonesian or Malay
You can speak mandarin or theochew to the chinese. They can understand a little Hokkian (kinda Taiwanese).
The chinese here are fluent in theochew than to Indonesian. Leave a Comment
|
 | 1 |  |
|
| Best Pulau Bintan Travel Deals |
Bintan Island Hotels
AsiaRooms.com® Helps You To Find Cheap Bintan Island Hotels. Bintan Island Hotels
Save Up To 50% on Hotels! Great Bintan Island Hotel Deals at ORBITZ Vacation Rentals
Jackson Hole, Wyoming. We take care of everything, so you can relax. Top 5 Star Resorts
Luxury Resorts Per Your Needs & Style. Bid Now To Get Special Rates Luxury Lana'i Resort
Enjoy An Exceptional Four Seasons Stay Starting $295/Night. Book Now! Sponsored Links
More Pulau Bintan Travel Deals Luxury Hotel
Plan the perfect escape at Marriott Hotels. Search resorts & packages. Singapore Luxury Hotels
Mandarin Oriental Luxury Hotels. Superior Service, Spas and Dining. Boutique Hotels
Ocean Surf Resort in Montauk, NY Sandy Beach Right at Your Doorstep! Sponsored Links
|
