As the most isolated population center on earth, the Hawaiian Islands are home to perhaps the most unique destination in the world – and the people who call Hawaii home are just as unique as the islands themselves. Though we pride ourselves on being laid-back and relaxed, there are certain standards we adhere to. For example, here are 17 things no one from Hawaii who has any self-respect would do – at least on purpose.

1. Pass up an opportunity to go to the beach.
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Unless it's Waikiki Beach, that is.
2. Choose ice cream over shave ice.
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Unless that ice cream is in your shave ice, that is.
3. Take lava rocks home as a souvenir.
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No one wants to face the wrath of Pele.
4. Wear their slippers into someone else’s home.
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How dare you wear your shoes into someone else's home.
5. Use "Thank You" instead of the traditional "Mahalo."
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"Thanks" really should be stricken from your vocabulary.
6. Mispronounce major street or city names.
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Because it's fun to watch tourists struggle to pronounce Hawaiian words...
7. Neglect to throw a shaka when someone lets you merge into their lane.
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How rude.
8. Go a day without eating rice.
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Is it really even a meal without rice?

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9. Check the weather report daily.
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Who needs to check the weather anyways?
10. Dress head to toe in clothing from Jeans Warehouse.
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Just don't, please.
11. Not defend the miracle that is Spam.
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Spam is life.
12. Forget to use your kama’aina discount.
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Shame on you.
13. Choose a traditional doughnut over a mouthwatering malasada.
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How could anyone choose a doughnut when malasadas exist?
14. Attempt to figure out who your real aunties, uncles and cousins are.
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In Hawaii, everyone is Ohana, and it doesn't matter if you're blood related.
15. Use their car horn on purpose.
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It's just not done here...
16. Admit to actually enjoying Hawaiian pizza.
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News flash: Hawaiian pizza wasn't invented in Hawaii.
17. Freak out at the first mention of a hurricane.
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We're so used to hurricane watches, we aren't even phased anymore.

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