Hawaii People 🤙 - Three Reasons You'll Love Them

[@HelloFromHawaii]

I really enjoyed thinking about what makes Hawaii people so great. Yes, we have our flaws, but there are also so many wonderful things about locals in Hawaii. Sometimes I feel like I can be overly critical of Hawaii and the way we do things. It was nice to try to focus on more of the positives. 🤙

[@jteeezy275]

The nicest people, especially compared to mainland. Love the culture, people. Mainland is the worst right now in history.

[@StyleshStorm]

You can tell Chris is one of the few Hawaii RUclipsrs that pays attention to the cultural aspects and not just the surface level beauty.
That in itself is beautiful since it's not as talked about.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Thank you. Appreciate that.

[@TyrannyStudios]

word up.

[@sandramorey2529]

I liveonthe mainland but have danced hula long enough to be comfortable with our diaspora Hawaiians. I agree with all of what you say about locals. I have not had an incident since maybe the first couple of years visiting Hawaii. I am an elder and I feel that locals are much more respectful of us old timers than on the mainland. I feel the same about Tribal people.too.

[@tbjfsu]

Great job! Thanks for posting this. BTW, if you're not from Hawaii, these are just generalizations- there are locals here who are not friendly, have little or no sense of humor, and/or are not generous with their resources. Still, though, I like to think the "Aloha Spirit" does still shine here, for the most part.
My guesses to that ethnic "quiz" : Japanese, Chinese, Caucasian, Filipino, Korean, Hawaiian.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Got 'em 🤙

[@marquezfamily2378]

This is one of the many reasons why we call these islands home. There's really no other place that you can crack a joke at someone's stereotype and receive it right back at you, laugh it up and still call them your bradah or sistha. We are really the most ethnic diverse society anywhere. Awesome video my bradah 🤙

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Glad you've noticed that here. It all comes down to the heart of the joke.

[@tracyalan7201]

It hasn't happened yet but with the slow passing of the old local comedians and Island personalities, it might slowly dissipate among the culture. The mingling of all the communities during the plantation days, sharing food, hardships, friendships, fun helped to make share the Aloha among the diverse groups. With those hardships, sharing, bonding gone, there are still intermarriages that cement ethnic groups but what is growing is an economic widening of classes in thought and action. That widening will split families apart even though they share the same bloodlines, it becomes hardened as the economic wealth of some versus others start to impact on what some access and others don't/can't. It's something that we all must work to maintain keeping our perspectives and core values.

[@christopherturco197]

When you say it's the people that you miss the most about Hawaii, you are right on the money! Every time someone has asked me what I miss most about Hawaii, that has always been my answer. I often tell others of how you can meet someone for the very first time in Hawaii and they treat you like they've known you their whole life. And, I can't tell you how many times I've experienced the generosity of Hawaii people - even her on the mainland! I lived in Hawaii for more than 20 years, and I still consider myself a Hawaii person, because these characteristics are so much a part of me. I don't ever want to lose them - even though they aren't as appreciated here on the mainland.
BTW, thanks for your generosity by making these videos. They always make my day. 🤙🌺🌈 Oh, yeah. Happy New Year (a little late)! 🎍

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Yes, it's the people that you miss. Hard to find that local friendliness and generosity. And Happy New Year 🤙

[@lyndseybernardi7088]

I was born in Hawaii but raised in CA. My dad was born and raised in Hawaii (3 gen). He 100% modeled this for me. ❤️

[@peterjna12]

The genuine aunties and uncles are the nicest in the world.

[@tryingtolivejoy3237]

You’re truly talented in delivering great messages and content. Love this video. ❤️ Hawaii people are the best and those focuses are “on point”. Your great work is very much appreciated. Mahalo plenty! 🌺🤙🏽

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Thank you so much!!

[@zzkeokizz]

I Love it when local people come up and talk to me.

[@larry_anderson]

As someone who grew up close to a diaspora Hawaiian family on the mainland, gotta say you nailed it. 100%. Great people.

[@virg0_lem0nade]

i love hearing your take on it!! you are totally right that the generous spirit and the friendly casual conversation with strangers is something i haven't found on the mainland, or at least not as much or as commonly, and i loved the point you made about the specific sense of humor

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@leeloosky9490]

Our family has been away from the islands almost 5 years now and this coming summer we are finally moving back home! That’s one thing I will say I’ve missed the most, the people of Hawaii-there’s no where on the mainland that comes close to the feeling of community and togetherness that I used to feel back on the islands and I am so grateful to finally be going back. Once we touch ground on Oahu, I’m never leaving again! :) mahalo for the videos, keep up the good work!

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Glad to hear that you're moving back. Five years is a long time, but things will still feel the same in a lot of ways.

[@yvonnesmith8245]

Thanks for another spot on video! Loved it, and you are so right about the Hawaiian people. Wish I could live there again.

[@charlesjones2774]

Thanks for the time you took to make this, I've been doing some study of Hawaiian culture on my own and it's been really good.

[@makulewahine]

I loved this. I think this is one reason people are always on the lookout for islanders when they move away. And, you're right about the depth of the friendliness. Where I live people are friendly....up to a point. There seems to be an invisible wall that you can't get through unless you've known them for a long time or are related. Hawaii friendliness is more relaxed and accepting. So many things came to my mind when you were talking about the generosity of time: a co-worker mowing my lawn when I was ill, watching over each others' keiki, sharing vegetables, etc. And so funny about the way we walk!!! So true.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Yeah, the friendliness is so attractive. Hard to find that same friendliness in other parts of the world.

[@shosmyth1454]

Such a wonderful video. So, true how the love from family and friends help so much! 🌺

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@asialynn26]

You nailed it!! The people of Hawaii is one of the main reasons why I miss home… not to mention everything else… mahalo nui for making this video❤️🤙🏼

[@lizmillan1]

Love Hawaii, sweet people . Stationed at TAMC 4 years back in the 90’s and recently visited my daughter twice while she was stationed at Kaneohe . Planning on returning . Mahalo.

[@Threewolfs-]

Soooo Right, God knows I miss everyone I knew and all those I didn’t (everyday meets), you could always find a friend just by walking around. Use to love the Aloha Stadium Flea Market each weekend, just stop and look at something and start talking story, next thing friends for life (😊), next time, they yelling at you to come over, talk story, meet someone etc. one Big Ohana, if you let it happen best thing in the World, no place like Hawaii (home). Been around the world, lived in several foreign Countries, visited even more and never found anyplace like Hawaii. 🤙🏼❤️🇺🇸🤠

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@doninhawaii4433]

Agreed on the bad drivers lol 👍🤙👊💯

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@syedtaqi6122]

Everything that you have stated about the people from Hawaii is just right, especially when perspective is coming from a local like yourself. Yes, there is that Aloha spirit, the hang loose 🤙 kind of attitude, the rhythm of life is mellow and easy going, and it’s the people on the Islands, which makes it such. There is that welcoming attitude and that’s what’s so unique about it. Unfortunately, some visitors just don’t know how to respect or let’s say there is lack of understanding of the local culture.

[@SunnyIlha]

Wow this is a great episode!

[@hazelpiaoed10]

That's pretty much it in a nutshell. I miss the people the most, and the food - but mainly the people and the general sense of aloha, and the ocean. There's so calming properties that I can't explain...it just grounds me.

[@eileentaba960]

Right on!

[@donnalee574]

Spot on!

[@BraddahBruce]

I lived in Colorado for 20 years. There were some people up there who was filled with the aloha spirit. Your video was spot on! Thanks for sharing!

[@cesarcanete3402]

Hawaiian locals & Southerners are by far my absolute favorite ppl ever. I was born in California, but spend half of my life in Hawaii & in the south (Florida & Alabama). I want to go back to Hawaii & raise my kids there. Right now things are just way too crazy w/ the economy being bad, water contamination, political corruption, etc. Hopefully, things will get better soon there because I want to go back home to Hilo. That's where my heart is. I lived on Oahu, mainly Millani & Kailua, for 5 years, but nothing beats the Big Island. Some thee most polite, hospitable, down to earth people & I absolutely love each & every single one of them.

[@leahhall4745]

I absolutely love your videos. Our daughter is going to marry a Hawaiian there in Hawaii. I admire the Hawaiian culture and values. Thank you!

[@toshioikene8200]

Hahahaha. Eh you look familiar. I hear that all the time. Yup, 3 reasons legit. Funny stereo types. Awesome vid as usual man. 8)

[@toddhensley880]

“The bigger overall cultural joke”, to me, is that we all have traits we can tease each other about, but we love each other anyway, or even better, love each other *because* of those differences.

[@suryaplara316]

Very beautiful view my friend thank you for sharing

[@sheriandreas8260]

Wow! Love to hear that! It reminds me of the (First People) Indians of the U.S. I don’t know all the tribes of the U.S. but the Indians I do know love to laugh & joke around & have big hearts & are very generous. I feel social media has tainted the younger generation, their hearts are not as happy as their elders.

[@StyleshStorm]

Watching now. 2 minutes squad.

[@SunnyIlha]

Ok den since Yu said um,
I stay starting squad 1st team witchoo 😁

[@JeffHalverson]

Thanks for the video! Always insightful. Regarding the " friendliness", i think the same thing applies to both Minnesota and what I experienced in Portugal.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Good to know. Haven't been the Minnesota, but sounds great.

[@Flowmada]

Minnesota USA? Minneapolis makes you guys look pretty woke man. I've only ever come through te Airport tho. I've been quite a few places with the military tho and Hawaii is just next level. No place mo bettah except maybe Japan when it comes to a sense of safety/friendliness in a developed society

[@JeffHalverson]

@@Flowmada Interesting response, as I am from Minnesota but have lived in Japan for twenty-five years. Minnesota is a real authentic friendliness. I suppose that living in such a harsh environment requires neighbors to cooperate. Japan is similar due to needing cooperation from typhoons and earthquakes. While Japan is friendly, its a distant polite friendliness. Making true friends in Japan is a very long process.
I suspect Hawaii to be more similar to Minnesota style friendliness...

[@304Hibachi]

This is the one ❤ Hawaii people ARE the best i miss you all so much 🤙

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@808jin]

Great video baddah... a video that most need to see to keep the Aloha alive (in a melting pot society). Keep up the great work!

[@LoveVanillaRose]

True dat!!

[@jessearmaline7485]

Hawaii people are overall friendly and nice!

[@tammyi363]

My mom was born in Oahu. Lived in the base as her parents were military. Unfortunately during Pearl Harbor, she was shipped to the mainland and never moved back. She was just shy of turning 11. Can’t imagine being put on a ship without her mom and shipped to another place to live with family she never knew. She said it was the scariest thing she ever lived through. I was born and raised in CA then moved to OR. I never went to HA with her before she died and regret that very much. I have family there (her sister’s family) and would have really like to connect with them. So sad. I think about them all the time. We had pictures of them always out. Of course the pics were when they were kids and they’d be in 40’s 50’s and 60’s now!

[@alyviasworld]

100% truth! 🤙🏽❤️

[@bowtie87ss]

We are the best!

[@jonnuanez7183]

5:40 Right straight in back of you was my hangout spot on Magic Island. I was trying to catch how those 2 trees kinda by the men's restroom grew. They were skinny when I was there.
And before I came back to the mainland, a barista from Lion coffee and I traded gifts. We had no connection other than customer and barista. But it made me tear up a little. She even wrote me a huge note, appreciating me both as a frequent customer and as a nice person. I wrote her back via Facebook messenger-I know, not the same-about how much I appreciated my time on the island and how I yes still would like to stay back. I don't wear the store shirt she gave me. It's sealed in a "special memories" bag with my expensive Kobe jersey.

[@OceanWolf808]

When I was a kid, I saw this house in Kalihi/Palama that was pink to da max. I already know… Filipino owned. Haha

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@parkercroft6183]

Aloha Nephew, One true thing. My Tutu came to Kaua'i first time at 88 years old in one wheelchair. Three months later she had found noni, got one beachboy down at the pier, and tried margaritas. When she flew back - no wheelchair and flirting with the crew. One friendly place, but more. This is a place that values its kupunas. Money cannot buy that. Shootz.

[@Harlowerayne]

I must have been an Hawaiian in my past life. Because I really do not know what a stranger is. I am so looking forward to Hawai'i in September. Already purchased my one way ticket.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@ADAtrips]

🌴🌴Aloha

[@antonioalmodovar2944]

Aloha !!! Tony from New York City that is way I want to move to Hawaii because I pretty much act the same way because of the way I grew up, when I was in Hawaii the people BLOW me away I was so great full how I was treated that I thought I was the only one who treated people so nice and sooo friendly, New Yorkers are way different they are not friendly, I can tell this because I was born and in Hells Kitchen and Broadway and let me tell you New York has changed a lot, back then New York was friendly and helpful, but now its not the same you can not trust people they are so helpful unless you give SOMETHING New Yorkers don't WORK free not even your own family they are the worst its like you have to kiss family ass for a favor and they will not let you forget about it, and YOUR right I truly miss that I love to hug and kiss that is my way of thanking you or I well give a gift as a token of appreciation people can 't believe what I do because it's a surprise and they love it, I grew where if you visit some one you (guest) should bring something, people here eat and run and so I can not wait to move and be appreciated and enjoy that ALOHA Spirit that I miss sooo much that I well never get it here !!!! Please be safe you and your Ohana !!! Mahalo PS!!! you are the on mark and thank you for that !!!

[@Cruisingfoodies]

Our fav thing is our neighborhood Auntie n Unko. He teaches the kids how to make kahili, play ukulele, and she teaches them mo'olelo from birthing stones to Pahu

[@ronw8628]

a lot of younger people never had the invaluable experience of making lau lau. Do you use butcher string or ti leaf stem to tie up the lau lau? Heck, tin foil less work.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

🤙 Mahalo for sharing

[@Enjoythevroom]

You won't need to wait more than a minute for someone to let you into a lane or roadway! I was sitting at an intersection for about 1 minute and driver's actually stopped to let me into the main road! They didn't have to stop. That doesn't happen in any other state. Mahalo.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

So true. Don't forget to wave or throw the shaka 🤙

[@dani_k_808]

@@HelloFromHawaii yup yup!!!
Always 🤙 or 👋 for the courtesy

[@garyreid6165]

“Whoever you are, I’ve always depended upon the kindness of strangers.”- Blanche Du Bois- A Streetcar Named Desire
That kind of openness and friendliness is difficult to find. I wouldn’t be put off by it at all. The issue of driving, I would probably keep that to myself lol.
Peace.

[@TheKamakafari]

braaaaaaahhhhhh the stereotypes killed me 🤣

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@TheKamakafari]

@@HelloFromHawaii especially the gold on the wrist every Hawaii family has that one Aunteh

[@stitchtpr7494]

I always been seeing the Hawaiian girls with gold bracelets and customized necklaces

[@Gilgamesh465]

Grp1: Japanese
Grp2: Chinese
Grp3: Caucasian
Grp4: Filipino
Grp5: Korean/ Joseon
Grp6: Native Hawaiian

[@ronw8628]

umm, did you forget the micros? da bozos.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@granta3044]

When you grow up on an island, being cool with everyone helps everyone, especially when we get a major disaster.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@LoveOldMusic808]

The song Mr. Sun Cho Lee by the Beamer Brothers kind of sums up the stereotypical humor in Hawaii. I remember the first time my cousins from the mainland came to visit and got offended by some of the jokes we were saying. It took me a while to realize how fortunate we are in Hawaii, everyone is a minority and can be made fun of equally. I get why my cousins don't see the humor in stereotypes, I can't imagine growing up being treated like "the other".

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Yeah, I experienced that difference when I was in college in CO. The other Asians didn't find the jokes as funny.

[@vp3970]

Your cousin is uneducated. Why are you-cousin offended? Every ethnicity mentioned in the aforementioned song is made fun of, it isn’t mean spirited. The song is not meant to hurt because: we marry each other.
I have 1/2 Japanese cousins, my half sister is Chinese and like me Filipino. My mother-in-law is full Korean and my wife’ father is: Hawaiian; Scottish, Irish, English. My daughter married a man who is Samoan and German, so what does that make my grand children?
I want that right for my grandchildren to sing that song and reserve the right for them to laugh and banter. It’s funny an that is what makes us unique. It is not mean spirited.
When Martin Luther King crossed awful bridge in the south, all of his delegation wore lei, did you know that? The story to that is he spent time in Hawaii and MLK said that the diverse culture and their love for each other is what his speeches are about. Many many locals donated time and money to string lei to signify aloha ( love, charity, peace) to all the world on that infamous day.
To those unfamiliar with our culture and our customs please do not criticize too harshly, I believe that the world needs more funny aloha to remove racial incompatibilities and enmity.
Aloha🌺 a 74 year old Hawaiian, Haole, Bukbuk man from Nanakuli.

[@OkiP0wer]

Aw hell, I have THREE Toyotas 😂

[@Rahsaun77]

Reliable and can take a hit.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@toddhensley880]

My wife and I got married in Hawaii (Magic Island). I wish we could get back there and share it with our children and grandchildren.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Wow, must have been a nice ceremony. Hopefully you can come back and visit soon.

[@dennistani1986]

II'm from the SF bay area in California. I once did a survey once to see how many people I randomly saw at the park, store, movie theater during the day would acknowledge me. 80 percent of the people would simply avoid eye contact with you. They would look the other way or pretend they are reading something on their phone. The remaining 20% would look at you and keep walking. Now how much energy does it take to say "hi", nod your head, or otherwise acknowledge you as a person. I guess that's California living....... Once in a while, someone would say hi, and I would be in shock! Take care.

[@ronw8628]

how they walked by like august rain. I forget the author.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Yeah, that's how things are becoming. Gotta appreciate the casual Hawaii head nod.

[@raymondnicolajr.7323]

Three home runs. Thanks. Been there , done that on all accounts.

[@rayage777]

1:49 As a person from Hawaii, you are supposed to say "used to to", not just "used to".
I think drivers all over the world are pretty bad. People run so many red lights now.
You forgot to mention, when talking about generosity, the beers that are given to the trash pickup guys. I remember they used to have a guy in another car come around just to unload the beer from the cabs of the truck because there was too much to fit in the truck.

[@makulewahine]

I'd forgotten about that!! Great memory.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Lol. I'm trying not to say "used to to". 😆

[@richardmccarley281]

did you film this near the Ala Wai yacht harbor?

[@LoveVanillaRose]

Magic Island I think

[@christopherturco197]

Both of you are right. It is Magic Island, which is right by the Ala Wai yacht harbor. It also seems to be one of Chris' favorite spots to vlog from.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Magic Island

[@YouTubeBrah]

“Always protesting about something” 🖕🏿😂🤙🏻😎🍻🔊👊🏿💯

[@danwalling7017]

I always like your comment..I like you as a person even more.. I'd be interested in what you have to say about the east and northeast side of oahu..

[@HelloFromHawaii]

Thanks! That's a great idea for a video.

[@ChrisClark_808]

Hawaii and Canada have the same marketing PR. Lol

[@donycorpuz1813]

What"s your take what will change since Hawaii has become a soverign country, not a state?? for the better, or for the worse?

[@toddhensley880]

What?

[@haircole]

🤙🏽🤩⛳️🌺🌈🌦

[@johntad751]

Yes the people but really lots of locals are leaving Hawaii. So sad.

[@evalina98000]

🤔 Japanese 🍱, Pake 🧨🐲, Haole 🍞, Filipino🕺🏾, Korean🥟🍤 🇰🇷, Hawaiian 🌊🏔️🌋

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@SunnyIlha]

We generous.
We lie and ask for less den we paid fo something when we let somebody buy um from us rite afta we jus bought um cause dey needed it

[@HelloFromHawaii]

lol

[@SunnyIlha]

@@HelloFromHawaii
Haa! We always do like dat
😁😂

[@Lopezflies888]

This friendliness your talking about seems mostly in my age group 45+. It seems the younger ones are sadly so self absorbed. Every time I leave I think I only want to talk to locals from my generation. This new generation seems like alot if zombies .

[@Pixics]

I don't mind stereotypes, it's just pattern recognition

[@ChrisClark_808]

You gotta be able to embrace your personal flaws and laugh at them. Or else they will own you.

[@Lopezflies888]

Group 1 Japanee
Group 2 Pake
3: haole? Or Korean
4.????? Pinoy?
5. Oh def Korean
6.Hawaiian lol

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@issacbrown1087]

HPD turned left on a red infront of me just today.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

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[@mangokane11]

C'mon my bruddah.... Red Hill water contamination issue is important! I think you would do well to raise awareness on this issue. Hawaii is Our HOME. Not asking for you to solve this problem... This WON'T be solved.... But people who you are speaking to.... They probably would like to know about it. Right? Whether they listen to your perspectives and seriously consider them in making decisions either to visit here or move here. Elevate the awareness of what's going on at Red hill. It's important to you, and your ohana as much as it is to ours. Everyone. At least think about it. MAHALO!
Malama O ka aina I ka porno.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

I've thought about making a video, but still haven't decided. Not that it's not an important issue, but I don't think the issue is fully resolved. Any video I make at this point would feel incomplete.

[@mangokane11]

@@HelloFromHawaii First of all, thanks for replying. I appreciate that. I understand what your saying. In the interest of being a credible and honest perspective, it's important to be rational and thorough with an accurate account of the facts. Especially when it comes to these types of issues. I am aware about the potential negative affects that could result to this channel, your integrity, and purpose. which I wouldn't want to happen. but listen, Hawaii is the focus point of your channel. Life in Hawaii is the focus point of this channel. This issue is a reality of life in Hawaii. I'm not saying I want to go full blast journalist about it. I'm not a journalist. I Can tell you from my own research and what I've learned is...
This will never be resolved. The Navy Contaminates water everywhere they are. They take little to no responsibility about it and fight responsibility and suppresses awareness. Without awareness, there is no resolve. It shocks me how little concern people have here in Hawaii! What the Navy has done here is not unique. It's a pattern. What is unique is HAWAII. I'm concerned about our children's present and futures. If you can do anything to help with awareness I would appreciate it. But I wouldn't go as far as to day what I've said about the Navy doing this everywhere they are. People can find that out on their own like I did if they choose. Just here. I admit it would be a balancing act to accomplish. I will understand and respect whatever your decision is. 2am in the morning..... Have a good night or have a good day. One of those.
BOTH OF THOSE!😁

[@Colby00]

I've never met anyone from Hawaii

[@HelloFromHawaii]

I'm sure you will one day.

[@craigpdyer]

When I lived in Hawaii, I was greeted by an older man who claimed to be a South Korean refugee from the Korean Conflict. He said he came to Hawaii to escape war and then he told me to go home because white guys are not welcome. I got into a couple of fights, had my phone stolen and found out they celebrate killing white people. Some Hawaiians were really nice but many I think of like Native Nazis. Saying these people are just having a bit of fun/teasing with their racism is a complete lie. Some Hawaiians are great people but many are not.

[@score2high]

Wow, the drivers in Hawaii must have gotten really bad. The drivers in the SF Bay Area are way worse than anything I encountered in Hawaii.

[@HelloFromHawaii]

It's pretty bad

[@score2high]

@@HelloFromHawaii Next time I come home, I'm going to have to see how bad it is. It must have gotten really bad in four years.

[@evalina98000]

🤣🤣🤣 #1 Good haumana, short, owns a Toyota or Honda, terrible drivers as dey get older
#2 talks way too loud, cheap, always looking fo dat deal
#3 think they know everything, rich, really rude
#4 thick accent, fav colors lime & purple, eats dog & baby duck
#5 angry, I can get angry real fast, loves kimchee, watches way too many TV dramas
#6 wrist covered n gold, big families, always protesting bout sum t'ing
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[@joeboutin7994]

Peoples are not very kind. They gone a steal from you at first occasion. Homeless every 500 M in concentrat area. Everything over price. I know i généralisé, but not that much.