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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About the Author Brent Massey is a full-time, professional freelance writer. He lived in Japan for three years and experienced culture shock in Japan and reverse culture shock when returning to the US. He is married to a Japanese woman, so he isn't a stranger to crossing cultural boundaries. In the summer of 2004, he moved from his hometown in Colorado to Hawai'i. Living in Hawai'i, he was surprised to experience culture shock (again!) and saw the need for a book helping newcomers understand and adapt to the unique customs of Hawai'i, which is heavily influenced by Asian culture, especially that of Japan. Brent Massey has a post-bachelors certificate in Asian Studies, a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science and has done extensive research on Hawai'i's culture. In 2003, he was awarded the prestigious Japanese government Monbusho scholarship for his research proposal on foreign culture, international relations and personality type. Brent loves being abroad and has travelled throughout Asia and Europe. Some of the countries he has visited are Italy, Germany, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore and Myanmar. He is very excited and enthusiastic about CultureShock! Hawai'i because there is so much cross-cultural information the public has yet to read about living in Hawai'i.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Cultureshock! Hawai'i: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Cultureshock Hawaii: A Survival Guide to Customs & 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.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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good info, weak presentation,
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This review is from: Culture Shock! 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.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Clearly biased view,
This review is from: Culture Shock! 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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United States, University of Hawaii, Native Hawaiians, Pearl City, Pearl Harbour, New Year, The Honolulu Advertiser, Big Island, Queen Lili'uokalani, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Captain Cook, Green Card, Mark Twain, Schofield Barracks, Letters From Hawaii, Bishop Museum, Department of Education, Eastern Asians, World War, Bon Odori, Mäkaha Valley, Punahou School, Frederick Samuels, Americans of Japanese Ancestry, Polynesian Cultural Center New!
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United States, University of Hawaii, Native Hawaiians, Pearl City, Pearl Harbour, New Year, The Honolulu Advertiser, Big Island, Queen Lili'uokalani, Honolulu Star Bulletin, Captain Cook, Green Card, Mark Twain, Schofield Barracks, Letters From Hawaii, Bishop Museum, Department of Education, Eastern Asians, World War, Bon Odori, Mäkaha Valley, Punahou School, Frederick Samuels, Americans of Japanese Ancestry, Polynesian Cultural Center New!
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