I'm Hawaiian and was born and raised in hawaii. I was raised with the "Aloha Spirit" and hawaiian philosophy of taking care of eachother, always give from the heart and love one another. For example, If we were to meet I'd probably hug you and treat you like family the moment we meet. No matter your race, if your rich or poor, it doesn't matter, you'll have my respect and love. I'd introduce you to my family and when you come to my house you are very welcome. My home is your home. We give from the heart even if we don't have much our selves. Here in hawaii we treat eachother like family and call those we dont even know aunty or uncle or Tutu (grandparent) to show our aloha and respect. It's like everyone here is a family. This spirit is very strong. But when I go to the mainland people think I'm crazy and too nice. This is how I've been raised and know no other way to be. Would this be unusual if you met someone like me? What would you think? Is it a good thing or bad?
2007-03-17 14:10:38 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I really believe its not a bad thing at all and the reason (the only reason) why people think you are crazy or too nice is because they are jealous. And that is THE ONLY reason! People don't like what they are not. ( I should say jealous people) SO, lets put it this way... If you were rich and that jealous person was poor...they'd dislike you/ think you were weird. If you were smarter (more intelligent) then them....they would think those same things. SOme people can't stand overly nice people because they themselves can not bring themselves to be overly nice...for whatever reason. I've found myself in that situtation at times...disliking someone because they had a quality that I wished I had....its human nature...people just need to lighten up and live their life the way they want to without worrying what everyone else thinks. And thats goes for you to. Be nice. Be open. Be caring. Be yourself..don't have a seconds thought on others negative energies...youre a wonderful person and there should be MANY more people like you!
2007-03-17 14:19:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I would love to meet you. But I have the same problem and I get treated poorly by some people. Even my friends get mad at me for being too nice. My family is Irish, which is a very friendly culture, and my dad lived in Hawaii for twenty years, so I learned to trust, respect, and love everybody without question. I think it's sad that most people think there is an ulterior motive for being nice.
2007-03-17 21:17:52 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where have you been all my life. I am just like you. It is so hard to make friends because of the way i am so "crazy" hug and nice crazy. I think that that is wonderful! It is so good. I wish there where more people like you, then there would be less wars. I hope i meet you, even if it is for a minute and i never see you again. It would be nice to see someone that has values!
2007-03-17 21:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by Kinka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the pleasure of living in Guam and my parents had the pleasure of living in Ewa Beach for a few years. We love to meet and know people like you. Too many mainlanders are frozen up, hurting, withdrawn. But, not all. I am still hugged by friends, new and old. I think if you project openness and love, other open and loving people are attracted to you.
Aloha.
2007-03-17 21:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by cassandra 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like Hawaiians are much like the natives of another island, Ireland, where hospitality and generousity are well known. Hawaii is know for Aloha and Ireland is known as the land of Cead Mile Failte(one-hundred thousand welcomes).
2007-03-17 21:19:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually no you're not a freak.
It part of your tradition and thats a very good thing.
Especially welcoming the "Ohana" :] and no one gets left behing
(I watch Lilo & Stitch) I would love to meet you and treat you in the same way. You must have plenty of friends, and for the mainland people just tell them they will understand alot because your Hawiian and very lucky becuase I wish I was Hawiian.
Also Iam Filipino and my gosh alot of Filipinoes talk & talk and eat rice everyday, fan themselves at church, & especially the way how they talk their usuage of language isnt very good when speaking English. But people understand what my ethnicity is and they respect it, so can you.
Good Luck.
2007-03-17 21:19:11 · answer #6 · answered by Thrills 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im gonna be 100% honest if someone would treat me like that i would get scared, but that is because of the way i've been brought up. Here in the city where i live there's too much danger like to be around huggin and meeting estrangers but i honestly believe that every single one of us should be like u! We need more people like in this world to show that we all are brothers and sisters.. YOU GO GIRL!!
2007-03-17 21:23:56 · answer #7 · answered by Confused Chick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not a freak at all! Unfortunately many people in society aren't comfortable with hugging and being so close to one another, especially at first meeting. We need more people on this world like you. I'd love to have a friend like you! It is definately a good thing.
2007-03-17 21:16:24 · answer #8 · answered by beautiful~bliss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a freak at all! It's great to know that people still have respect for each other, I was raised to call my elders Aunt, or uncle, not "Dude". Back in the day it was common place to hug your friends, I still do. Keep your Spirit!
2007-03-17 21:18:21 · answer #9 · answered by sluggo1947 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would feel extremely lucky to have met someone like you and your family. You should be viewed as an inspiration and a role model to those who find you strange. I think you live a much fuller and better life than most.
2007-03-17 21:19:36 · answer #10 · answered by Damon S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋