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BentonPMember19 October 2012 02:53:19

Hi all,

I am about to take up a 12 month posting in Jakarta. I'm originally from Canada. I don't know the Indonesian language, I'm single, and I don't have friends in Indonesia so I will be grateful to meet new people. I'd really like to explore some of Indonesia and its culture so would be very interested to meet locals as well as expats.

Paul

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AurélieViP19 October 2012 05:48:40

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Hello Paul.

Welcome to Expat.com!

This will be your first time in Indonesia?

Thank you,
Aurélie

Fred Indonesia Expert

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A smile is the universal welcome.
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FredIndonesia Expert19 October 2012 11:33:09

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Indonesia will come to you.
Learn "How much?" and all the numbers first.
Next.
Walk into an Alfamart and check prices so you don't get ripped off.

Fred Indonesia Expert

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A smile is the universal welcome.
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FredIndonesia Expert19 October 2012 11:33:33

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idner Active member

Member since 26 February 2012

idnerActive member19 October 2012 16:02:13

Hi Paul,

Welcome to Expat.com.

2 things about Jakarta, the traffic is quite bad and the pollution is quite high. So don't get shocked about it.
And don't worry about bringing your jackets, it's quite hot here.

You might want to bring some cash when you shop around (Some shop dont accept card).

But the people are nice :-)

helly New member

Member since 20 October 2012

hellyNew member21 October 2012 06:30:49

Hey,

I m also pretty new to jakarta and looking to meet some cool people to hang out in the city and have fun! Maybe we could have a drink sometimes!

see u

idner Active member

Member since 26 February 2012

idnerActive member21 October 2012 08:06:38

Hi Helly,

Welcome to Jakarta. Hope you are having a good time so far

Where about do you live in Jakarta?

ab_fraser Member

Member since 08 May 2012

ab_fraserMember21 October 2012 17:00:25

Heyy Paul! I have pretty much lived in Indonesia for about 6 years in my childhood days. I am back here in Indonesia for work now. So know quite a bit about this place.

Hey Helly! Yess Maybe we all could get together for a drink and you know have a little get together. Will be fun.

Regards,

Ankit

BentonP Member

Member since 18 October 2012

BentonPMember22 October 2012 04:50:22

Thank you all for the welcomes.

This looks to be a good place meet interesting people, to learn and to gather some useful information and tips.

I have visited Jakarta before, and am grateful for the opportunity to stay a while and explore some of Jakarta and Indonesia.

Do people in the Jakarta Expat.com community get together at all? I am sure there are individual friendships but wondered whether there is sometimes the opportunity to put animated faces to the people who chat on line.

If yes, then I am in. And if not, is there any reason why we couldn't meet? (Apart of course from the burdens of busy life, Jakarta traffic, and people stuck to firmly to their screens.)

princess sandra Serial expat

Member since 04 October 2012

princess sandraSerial expat22 October 2012 05:04:57

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Dear Paul,

welcome to Jakarta !!
what you need they have it all, lol
anyway, we can be friend also

regards,
Princess sandra

debby86 Guest

debby86Guest22 October 2012 09:09:10

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hi paul, helly. Welcome to jakarta....

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EpicuriousannieViP23 October 2012 04:45:05

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I'm always up for food ventures

fourwilly Active member

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fourwillyActive member24 October 2012 06:03:29

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Nice small pub near Pondok Indah called De Hooi is decent, use to go there with my brit and french friends.

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