{"id":6,"title":"Three Small Ways to Be a Considerate Guest","slug":"being-a-considerate-guest","body":"## At the doorway\n\nWhen you arrive at someone’s home, *kula nuwun* is a familiar and respectful way to announce yourself. It is less a formal password than a gentle “excuse me, may I come in?”\n\n## Let your host lead\n\nYou may hear **monggo**, an inviting “please go ahead” or “come in.” In a meal, a host may encourage you to eat before they do. A warm *matur nuwun* (thank you) and an unhurried response show that you noticed the welcome.\n\n## Make room for other people\n\nIn a busy house or market, *nuwun sewu* can soften an interruption or a request for space. If you make a mistake, *pangapunten* (excuse me / sorry) is useful and sincere. These phrases work best with the same patience and attention you would bring to any introduction.\n\n## A little practice scene\n\n**A:** Kula nuwun.\n\n**B:** Monggo.\n\n**A:** Matur nuwun.\n\nTry the [greetings cards](/learn/greetings), then play [flashcards](/games/flashcards) and practice saying each phrase aloud.\n","excerpt":"Language is part of hospitality: arrive gently, accept invitations, and say thanks.","published_at":"2026-08-05T09:00:00.000Z","created_at":"2026-09-06T18:57:46.713Z","updated_at":"2026-09-06T18:57:46.713Z","rendered_body":"<h2>At the doorway</h2>\n<p>When you arrive at someone’s home, <em>kula nuwun</em> is a familiar and respectful way to announce yourself. It is less a formal password than a gentle “excuse me, may I come in?”</p>\n<h2>Let your host lead</h2>\n<p>You may hear <strong>monggo</strong>, an inviting “please go ahead” or “come in.” In a meal, a host may encourage you to eat before they do. A warm <em>matur nuwun</em> (thank you) and an unhurried response show that you noticed the welcome.</p>\n<h2>Make room for other people</h2>\n<p>In a busy house or market, <em>nuwun sewu</em> can soften an interruption or a request for space. If you make a mistake, <em>pangapunten</em> (excuse me / sorry) is useful and sincere. These phrases work best with the same patience and attention you would bring to any introduction.</p>\n<h2>A little practice scene</h2>\n<p><strong>A:</strong> Kula nuwun.</p>\n<p><strong>B:</strong> Monggo.</p>\n<p><strong>A:</strong> Matur nuwun.</p>\n<p>Try the <a href=\"/learn/greetings\">greetings cards</a>, then play <a href=\"/games/flashcards\">flashcards</a> and practice saying each phrase aloud.</p>\n"}