Racism in Hawaii?

[ZhugeLiang]

I realize this is an old thread, but the advice I give to people generally is as follows:

There is still quite a bit of deep-seeded bitterness and racial unrest on the islands and in many aspects of life out there and one will encounter a "locals only" mentality. But like others have said, treat others the way you wish to be treated and you'll probably be just fine.

Many island folk possess a live and let live mindset. Unfortunately there is just as large of a contingent of island natives that hold nothing but resentment and distrust of haoles.

Remember, in the scope of history, Hawaii is a recently conquered civilization. You can't expect such bitter feelings and clinging to one's cultural identity to magically disappear in just a century. Shoot, just look at the mainland for crying out loud.

[CyberCity]

ZhugeLiang presents an accurate assessment. And I'll add that the resentment is not just limited to haoles, it extends to many others.

[marykabrown]

Simple policy: when you are in Rome, be like a Romanian

[whtviper1]

Originally Posted by marykabrown

Simple policy: when you are in Rome, be like a Romanian

Rome is to Roman as Romanian is to Romania. A Romanian is a person from Romania not Rome.

[OpenD]

Originally Posted by whtviper1

Rome is to Roman as Romanian is to Romania. A Romanian is a person from Romania not Rome.

Comedy is to comedians as dromedy is to dromedians. A joke is a comedy not a seriousness. Seriously.

[7th generation]

Another "Racism in Hawaii" thread goes bye-bye....