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Tipping
Most restaurants in Indonesia will add a 5,5 - 10% service charge and 10% tax to the bill. If you're impressed by the service leave an extra tip, waiters and waitresses don't earn much and will really appreciate it. For porters in hotels and airports, Rp 2,000 per article of luggage is usually sufficient for 'short hauls', extra if you're feeling generous. In taxis, round the fare up to the nearest Rp 1,000, if you don't the driver will. You can give an extra tip if you like, and it will be appreciated.
Cuisine
Jakarta's restaurants cover just about all corners of the globe. Many of the best are to be found in some of the city's fine hotels with a sprinkling of excellent independent restaurants. The greatest concentration ofcafes and restaurants can be found in the trendy southern suburb of Kemang. Here you can find everything from Turkish, to Brazilian to American style ribs, all in very close proximity to each other, as well as scores of theme cafes and nightspots.
Others
At the street markets, bargaining is the norm, and best done with a smile. Learning a few words of Bahasa Indonesia can help greatly. Indonesians are naturally inquisitive and will often approach total strangers and strike up a conversation. Don't be offended, in most cases it's harmless and just demonstrates a genuine fascination with foreigners and all things foreign. Exercise common sense when eating out. Warungs and food stalls may look enticing, but unless your system is adjusted to the vagaries of local cooking methods, they're best avoided. Good restaurants, cafes and hotels are the best bet.
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