Re: Mainland friend won't 'fit in' here?
Kaonohi 'stole' my answer. Sadly - he'll fit right in, because he'll behave like many (not all) tourists.
Remember, tg - you made a distinct effort in the past year to not behave like an ugly malihini. But you can't impose that kind of effort on anyone else (as much as it might do them some good).
Let your friend experience the Hawai`i he wants to experience, and hope that you get a few opportunities to show him some surprising opportunities that come with a change of attitude. Maybe he'll get some special memories from his trip, maybe he won't - but that'll be more up to him than up to you.
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Or just take Lynn up on her offer. She's a gem, and can share true aloha with all stripes.
Kaonohi 'stole' my answer. Sadly - he'll fit right in, because he'll behave like many (not all) tourists.
Remember, tg - you made a distinct effort in the past year to not behave like an ugly malihini. But you can't impose that kind of effort on anyone else (as much as it might do them some good).
Let your friend experience the Hawai`i he wants to experience, and hope that you get a few opportunities to show him some surprising opportunities that come with a change of attitude. Maybe he'll get some special memories from his trip, maybe he won't - but that'll be more up to him than up to you.
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Or just take Lynn up on her offer. She's a gem, and can share true aloha with all stripes.
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