A wise traveler soon graduates from hearing and seeing to listening and observing. Speaking is good for the ego, while listening is good for the soul. In Hawai'i, it is considered impolite to stare. A smile costs nothing, but is priceless. People are judged in Hawai'i not so much by what they wear, but by who they are underneath.
Clothing is casual, but cleanliness is important.
Women also dress more casually for business and social occasions than on the mainland. When entering a private residence, it is considered polite to remove your shoes. When introduced, it is considered polite to offer your hand to all who are in the room. The term Hawaiian is reserved for a person of Hawaiian blood. Hawaiians may also refer to each as Kanaka Maoli .