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| Culture Shock! Hawaii: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Culture Shock! Guides) | 
 enlarge | Author: Brent Massey
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Corporation
Category: Book
List Price: $15.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (1 reviews)
Sales Rank: 88922
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 290
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 4.9 x 0.7
ISBN: 0761424989
Dewey Decimal Number: 996.9
EAN: 9780761424987
ASIN: 0761424989
Publication Date: February 15, 2007
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Product Description
Product Description CultureShock Hawai'i is a refreshing and insightful guide that will help you make Hawai'i your home. Affectionately called the 'Rainbow Islands' by Mark Twain, the 50th state of the USA is well known by many but little understood by those who have only surface knowledge of its geography and its people. This book delves into the historical and cultural background of the various ethnic groups on the islands and guides you on how to relate with them, breaking down cultural barriers and fitting into their intricate society. Learn what 'ohana' means to the native Hawaiians, how Confucian teachings influence the values of the Chinese, what to expect at the Filippino Fiesta and Parade, and how to give a banzai toast at a Japanese wedding. Packed with useful advice and insightful tips, the book will help you tap into the practical aspects of living and working here, including how to have barbecues Hawaiian style! CultureShock Hawai'i is the essential guide that will benefit anyone who wants to survive and succeed on the lovely islands of Hawai i.
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Great resource March 29, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a great book to learn about Hawaiian culture, if you live on O'ahu. We moved to the Big Island from Colorado and we noticed that there is a big difference between the islands as to how you are treated by the locals. Probably due to the fact that Hawaii is a bigger island and doesn't have the high concentration of tourists so the local population is a bit more friendly and really has the Aloha Spirit. It would be nice to have a book written just about the Big Island. All in all it is a good resource to get you started if you plan on living or visiting here.
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