Things No One Tells You About Living In Hawaii

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Derek & Mahe discuss local etiquette when attending a BBQ, civil unrest, historical and cultural influence, military and even the current situation surrounding water contamination caused by leaking Navy fuel tanks in Red Hill, Oahu.

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Ever listened to someone from Hawaii speak english... but didn't quite understand their accent?

Watch this video and let us know your thoughts in the comment section below!

Derek Okahashi
RS-82017
Licensed In Hawaii

[cindefckinrellab]

Is it rude for me, as an obvious mainlander and outsider, to call an elder Auntie or Uncle? I understand it’s an important part of the culture and I don’t want to offend. I asked a couple local guys I met at a bus stop, but they weren’t sure. Also, is every person who appears to be older than you Auntie/Uncle? Also, I would definitely watch a video about speaking pidgin in Hawaii.

[tyjeter]

I was there from 76 till 86 being a black man there I saw plenty hate against blacks. I also had plenty of locals that was great and would protect me like a brother, especially the Samoans was really wonderful to me. Polynesians are great people that want to live in peace just as we do. You and your wife are absolutely amazing people. Bless you both!

[jillpaull]

This video showed me that's why I love it there! I'm filipino and native american and Hawaii feels so comfortable for me culturally.

[Cwgrlup]

My grandfather is buried in the USS Arizona and my father is a retired Air colonel. He loves to go to the Hale Koa every Thanksgiving and has been going there for over 40 years.

[sdsd]

I love your channel's content. My daughter moved to Ohau 3 years ago from Southern CA and just loves it there. I got to visit her last May and I love how HI has been a very positive result for her. Over here in CA she was always so stressed with the pace of life. I was so happy to see just how she has mellowed & more relaxed out there. She & I love the culture out there. Watching you guys makes me want to visit her again.

[erictomten]

Thank you so very much Derek and Mahe for such an informative session. I live in South Carolina and miss Hawaii very much since my departure in 1990. After living there for 5 years and meeting my wife there and the birth of my daughter on Oahu the Aloha spirit has never left me. I may be a mainlander by location but my soul is there. In 2007 we started to travel back to the islands mostly Maui to refill my heart with Aloha. The most beautiful and serene part of Oahu that I remember most is Waianae to Makaha which I visit every time I come to Oahu. I watch numerous videos to stay connected and informed to the issues at hand in Hawaii. Thank you Mahe for your insightful assessment of education and what is most important for the keiki's that are born and raised in Hawaii. Mahalo for you both for sharing you message and Aloha.

[rramos]

Considering the fires in Maui! You guys Need to do an update on Maui! That island definitely needs to keep their history and their land despite the devastating loss of so much!
I revisited Hawaii in 2018 years later since 1984 and Hawaii was a totally different Hawaii! I missed all the greenery and beautiful trees that they removed to build so many buildings! Thank you for a great presentation!❤

[jessicanolastname]

I really appreciate how educational this channel is!

[threengcircus]

Real talk. This should be required viewing for anyone considering a move or just wants a personal viewpoint.

[michaelsatchell]

Hi Derek, just wanted to say how much I love your content on moving to Hawaii. I visited the island in August for the very first time and loved it. I'm a realtor in New Jersey and your marketing style is very much like my own. I too point out the negatives, and my clients appreciate it. Keep up the good work.

[jerryangton]

I been living in Hawaii for 10 years and i am black never had a problem . treat others with respect you get same in return .

[infinitytricks]

Best most accurate video I’ve ever seen about Hawaii.

[BlackPfp.]

i feel so at home when im watching you guys, its been 10 years since ive been home and i feel so much nostalgia from watching your guys content, Im going in a couple of days to stay with my mom, so mahalo ♥🤙

[naymac]

I just came back from my 1st trip to Hawaii! Absolutely fell in love with the people and places! Best 2 weeks of my life!!

[leilareggie]

Your informative discretion I think speaks well of your intended professionalism. Well done team. Respect.❤

[denislabelle]

My friend just had to leave Oahu her daughter got insanely sick. My heart breaks for Oahu. It's such a beautiful place with beautiful people.

[lyndylatta]

I’d love to see a series of videos on ideas for fitting in (the first 1-2 years) after moving from the mainland for keiki, teens, parents of kids/teens (both fitting in themselves, and — separately — how they can help their kids/teens fit in depending on their areas of interest, single young adults/couples, middle age singles/couples, senior singles/couples, who want to be known & welcomed, year ‘round members of their local community on Oahu (even knowing that
they will never be “locals”) — and who are not one of those perfectly happy to be living in one of those bougie enclaves, isolated from real community (much as I’m sure you’re happy to collect commissions for home purchases in said enclaves, but those folks are probably not going to need to watch videos on “fitting in” because someone who’s spending $10-20 million on a house in Hawai’i, is likely used to using their $ to help them fit it with the crowd they wanna hang with … and if they aren’t, there are plenty of folks to help them figure it out).

I ask especially for us haoles who are of uncle/auntie age — who do want to fit in as much as we are able, to at least be welcomed as part of the diverse cultures that make up Hawai’i — and as ones who believe in the importance of keeping alive the culture of the indigenous people of these islands — haoles who have no interest in golfing, tennis, wine tasting & other bougie stuff … who will miss our ohana on mainland (especially the keiki), who 🎉want to protect the air/water/climate/all the planet for future generations … How can we best contribute to our community, so as to fit in — even when health/energy levels put limits on us.

[Lawrence_of_Asia]

This is really insightful and all true’. You guys did an excellent job in verbalizing all the subtleties of Hawaii’

[trangnguyen-tjnb]

your video is such a fresh breath of air and information! this is what we wanna hear, from local perspective and their way of lives :) it's amazing !

[PennyT]

Thank you for this. I think it’s brave to speak openly about the unspoken rules in Hawaii. Our perspective is enhanced if we end up living in mainland and then return after 20 years away…as I have. Unless you are born and raised here (no matter the ethnicity), one can never truly understand what was discussed in this video.