Telex and fax services are readily available in major hotels and larger cities. Top Culture and Traditions Indonesians are a very friendly and polite people. Handshaking is customary, for both men and women, on introduction and greeting, smiling is a national characteristics. The population is predominantly Moslem. Nevertheless, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and other religions are freely practiced.
Traditional customs form a major part of family and community life.
The use of the left hand to give or receive is considered ill-mannered. Likewise crooking your finger to call someone is impolite.