Shake hands and give a slight nod when meeting for the first time. After the first meeting, a handshake is not necessary; a slight bow or nod of the head is sufficient. Shake an Indonesian woman's hand only if she initiates the greeting. Greet people with "Selamat" (sell-a-mat), which means peace. Say it slowly and sincerely. Greetings can be rather formal as they are meant to show respect. A handshake is the most common greeting accompanied with the word "Selamat".
Many Indonesians may give a slight bow or place their hands on their heart after shaking your hand.