07-02-2010, 10:09 AM
William,
Wanted to recommend the book Culture Shock: Hawaii. Its a useful overview of island life and offers a pretty honest assessment.
There are definitely social issues/customs that are unique to this place that you will benefit from researching. When/if you run into them at least you'll have a reference point.
i.e. taking lava rock...I wouldn't have thought twice about picking up a rock on the mainland.
The more you know ahead of the move the easier the transition.
Wanted to recommend the book Culture Shock: Hawaii. Its a useful overview of island life and offers a pretty honest assessment.
There are definitely social issues/customs that are unique to this place that you will benefit from researching. When/if you run into them at least you'll have a reference point.
i.e. taking lava rock...I wouldn't have thought twice about picking up a rock on the mainland.
The more you know ahead of the move the easier the transition.