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Javanese Proverbs for Business: 30 Quotes That Actually Help

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In the relentless pursuit of growth, innovation, and market share, we often look to the latest business bestsellers or TED talks for guidance. Javanese philosophy reminds us that true guidance can also come from ancient cultural wisdom, not just modern trends. We embrace concepts like “fail fast,” “disrupt,” and “move fast and break things.” Yet,… Baca selengkapnya: Javanese Proverbs for Business: 30 Quotes That Actually Help

Javanese Proverbs You’ll Actually Use—Short, Sharp, Wise

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By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Last Updated: 2025-09-26 In a world of long-winded self-help books and complicated philosophical treatises, there’s a refreshing power in simplicity. The Javanese have mastered this art for centuries through Javanese proverbs, or pepatah Jawa. These Javanese proverbs are not just quaint, old-fashioned sayings; they are sharp, practical lessons condensed… Baca selengkapnya: Javanese Proverbs You’ll Actually Use—Short, Sharp, Wise

Javanese Etiquette 101: How to Be Polite (and Avoid Awkwardness)

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Javanese etiquette showing respect and humility.

By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Updated on September 26, 2025 Traveling to Java is an immersion into a world of ancient temples, stunning landscapes, and a culture shaped by Javanese etiquette. For many visitors, the most confusing part of the experience is not the language barrier but understanding Javanese etiquette and its unspoken social… Baca selengkapnya: Javanese Etiquette 101: How to Be Polite (and Avoid Awkwardness)