- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Marshall Cavendish; 1 edition (Jun 27 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0761424989
- ISBN-13: 978-0761424987
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 431 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #650,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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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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3.8 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource, Mar 29 2008
By L. Butcher - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Culture Shock! Hawaii: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Paperback)
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.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
good info, weak presentation, April 17 2010
By Daniel R. Lindsay "hilo_dan" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Hawaii: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Paperback)
There is a great deal of excellent information in this book. The author illustrates ideas with anecdotes, then backs them up with statistics, an interesting and informative approach. As a 10-year resident of Hawai`i, I appreciate the author's interest and agree with almost all of his perspectives.Unfortunately, his writing leaves much to be desired. He could have benefited by submitting his manuscript to any high school English teacher for editing. His sentence structure and usage are "pretty average poor."
On balance, though, the advice for someone wanting to really understand Hawai`ian culture and society is solid. If you're seriously thinking of living in Hawai`i, this book will offer some very good advice.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Clearly biased view, Sep 14 2010
By Rebecca S - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hawaii: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Paperback)
I liked the inclusion of things like getting your drivers license changed and he gave good info on what to expect from the multitude of cultures coexisting on Oahu. I also liked that, unlike guidebooks, there were no wasted space reviewing places to eat or stay. However, the few bright points in this book were overshadowed by the clear disdain that the author has to main-lander Americans. The author included comments like "the Berlin wall" when referring to the fence on the Mexican-American line. (What does that have to do with Hawai'i?) As well as other comments throughout the narrative that were political in nature and added nothing of value to the book.I was also bothered by the grammar and structure of this book. There were paragraphs that contained unrelated sentences, and just generally poor word choices throughout. I feel as though this was a rough draft that forgot to be proofread.
I could not recommend this book, as the poor grammar and political musing ruined the author's credibility for me.
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