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Let's speak in Balinese

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Let's speak in Balinese language (Bahasa/ Basa Bali ) Balinese Greetings . Image: balinaturaltreasure.com   If you go to visit a country, it would be even more fun if you can speak the local language. You do not need to be fluent, but the local people are very happy if you greet and talk to them even if you only know a little of their language. If you go to Bali, I suggest remembering words and simple sentences that are listed below:  1.     Greetings: Om Swastiastu . Image: flickr   When you meet people in Bali, before greeting or saying good morning, good afternoon or good evening, remember to say this greeting first: Om Swastiastu. This is similar to saying  Shalom, Salaam Alaikum, Namaste, and so on. When you say Om Swastiastu, be sure to incorporate both your hands in front of your chest (see picture). a. Good Morning :   Rahajeng Semeng b. Good Evening :   Rahajeng Wengi c. Thank you :   Suksma (Matur Suksma) d. Excuse me! :   Sugra nggih!   e. My