What did the British call Hawaii?
What did the British call Hawaii? The Hawaiian Islands were first discovered by the West in 1778 by Captain James Cook. At the time, Cook named the island chain the Sandwich Islands after the British Earl of Sandwich.
Is it rude to not say Aloha in Hawaii?
And not all residents greet one another with Aloha. Remember, most of the population are not Kanaka Ma'oli (native Hawaiian). Hello, hi, or more often “howzit” is appropriate. Howzit especially is a typical greeting among those of us who have grown up here.
Is it rude to not say Aloha?
Hello, hi, or more often “howzit” is appropriate. Howzit especially is a typical greeting among those of us who have grown up here. I personally don't necessarily greet folks with Aloha unless I know them well. I will often leave with an Aloha and Mahalo (thank you).