16 Of The Worst Things You Can Do In Hawaii

Hawaii is known for its Aloha spirit, but its residents can also be fiercely protective of the land, the culture and everything else that makes the state feel like paradise.

Below, 16 things you should avoid doing in Hawaii.

1. Call locals “Hawaiians.”

Calling somebody a “Hawaiian” is not like calling somebody a “New Yorker.” The term is reserved for people who have Hawaiian blood, AKA Native Hawaiians, and using it inappropriately is the surest way to cement your outsider status. 

2. Tell locals you’d sleep on the beach if it meant you could live in Hawaii.

Homelessness is a very real issue in Hawaii